1961-62 National Basketball Association
The 1961-62 season was the National Basketball Association's 16th, and 9 teams competed in the league that year.
1961-62 National Basketball Association Standings
1961-62 National Basketball Association League Leaders
Boston Celtics (60-20) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Chicago Packers (18-62) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Cincinnati Royals (43-37) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Detroit Pistons (37-43) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Los Angeles Lakers (54-26) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
New York Knicks (29-51) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Philadelphia Warriors (49-31) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
St. Louis Hawks (29-51) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
Syracuse Nationals (41-39) - Roster | Statistics | Game Results
 Boston Celtics |
 Chicago Packers |
 Cincinnati Royals |
 Detroit Pistons |
 Los Angeles Lakers |
 New York Knicks |
 Philadelphia Warriors |
 St. Louis Hawks |
 Syracuse Nationals |
Marker indicates city location, not venue address.
1961-62 Award Winners
Bill Russell - Most Valuable Player
Walt Bellamy - Rookie of the Year
Elgin Baylor - All-NBA First Team
Jerry West - All-NBA First Team
Oscar Robertson - All-NBA First Team
Bob Pettit - All-NBA First Team
Wilt Chamberlain - All-NBA First Team
Bob Cousy - All-NBA Second Team
Tom Heinsohn - All-NBA Second Team
Bill Russell - All-NBA Second Team
Jack Twyman - All-NBA Second Team
Richie Guerin - All-NBA Second Team
