1965-66 NBA season

The Boston Celtics won the 1965-66 NBA title, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 in the 1966 NBA Finals. Adrian Smith and Wilt Chamberlain were MVP for the Cincinnati Royals.

1966 NBA Finals

Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 4-3

Awards

NBA awards, 1965-66
AwardWinnerTeam
All-NBA First TeamJerry LucasCincinnati Royals
All-NBA First TeamJerry WestLos Angeles Lakers
All-NBA First TeamOscar RobertsonCincinnati Royals
All-NBA First TeamRick BarrySan Francisco Warriors
All-NBA First TeamWilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia 76ers
All-NBA Second TeamBill RussellBoston Celtics
All-NBA Second TeamGus JohnsonBaltimore Bullets
All-NBA Second TeamHal GreerPhiladelphia 76ers
All-NBA Second TeamJohn HavlicekBoston Celtics
All-NBA Second TeamSam JonesBoston Celtics
NBA All-Rookie First TeamBilly CunninghamPhiladelphia 76ers
NBA All-Rookie First TeamDick Van ArsdaleNew York Knicks
NBA All-Rookie First TeamFred HetzelSan Francisco Warriors
NBA All-Rookie First TeamRick BarrySan Francisco Warriors
NBA All-Rookie First TeamTom Van ArsdaleDetroit Pistons
NBA All-Star MVPAdrian SmithCincinnati Royals
NBA Coach of the YearDolph SchayesPhiladelphia 76ers
NBA MVPWilt ChamberlainPhiladelphia 76ers
NBA Rookie of the YearRick BarrySan Francisco Warriors