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1971–72 ABA season

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1972–73 ABA season

The 1971–72 ABA season was the fifth season of the American Basketball Association.

Awards and honors

  • ABA Most Valuable Player Award: Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels
  • Rookie of the Year: Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels
  • Coach of the Year: Tom Nissalke, Dallas Chaparrals
  • Playoffs MVP: Freddie Lewis, Indiana Pacers
  • All-Star Game MVP: Dan Issel, Kentucky Colonels
  • All-ABA First Team
  • Dan Issel, Kentucky Colonels (1st First Team selection, 2nd overall selection)
  • Rick Barry, New York Nets (4th selection)
  • Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels
  • Donnie Freeman, Dallas Chaparrals (1st First Team selection, 4th overall selection)
  • Bill Melchionni, New York Nets
  • All-ABA Second Team
  • Willie Wise, Utah Stars
  • Julius Erving, Virginia Squires
  • Zelmo Beaty, Utah Stars (2nd selection)
  • Ralph Simpson, Denver Rockets
  • Charlie Scott, Virginia Squires
  • All-ABA Rookie Team
  • Julius Erving, Virginia Squires
  • Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels
  • George McGinnis, Indiana Pacers
  • Johnny Neumann, Memphis Pros
  • John Roche, New York Nets

    • References

    1971–72 ABA season Wikipedia
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