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<< 1961 1962 1963 >> -------------------- August 31, 2004 Bill Russell: 1962 NBA Most Valuable Player
Born: February 12, 1934. Monroe Louisiana, USA. College: San Francisco NBA start: Drafted 7th overall in 1956 NBA draft Size: Height:6'9" - Weight:215lbs MVP stats: gp:76 - mpg:45.2 - ppg:18.9 - rpg:23.6 - apg:4.5 - fg%:45.7 - ft%:59.5 Team standing: Boston 60-20, first in Eastern division. Won finals 4-3 over L.A Lakers. Comments: The season Wilt Chamberlain averaged 50 points per game. It didn't matter. The Celtics were well anchored by a solid cast of players including Tommy Heinsohn, Bob Cousy, and of course #6 himself. They dispatched Philly 4-3 in the conference finals. -------------------- << 1961 1962 1963 >> Back to MVPs' list Back to NBA almanac |
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