1961-62 NBA season

The Boston Celtics won the 1961-62 NBA title, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 in the 1962 NBA Finals. Bob Pettit and Bill Russell were MVP for the St. Louis Hawks.

1962 NBA Finals

Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3

Awards

NBA awards, 1961-62
AwardWinnerTeam
All-NBA First TeamBob PettitSt. Louis Hawks
All-NBA First TeamElgin BaylorLos Angeles Lakers
All-NBA First TeamJerry WestLos Angeles Lakers
All-NBA First TeamOscar RobertsonCincinnati Royals
All-NBA First TeamWilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia Warriors
All-NBA Second TeamBill RussellBoston Celtics
All-NBA Second TeamBob CousyBoston Celtics
All-NBA Second TeamJack TwymanCincinnati Royals
All-NBA Second TeamRichie GuerinNew York Knicks
All-NBA Second TeamTom HeinsohnBoston Celtics
NBA All-Star MVPBob PettitSt. Louis Hawks
NBA MVPBill RussellBoston Celtics
NBA Rookie of the YearWalt BellamyChicago Packers