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1960s — Pioneer Era
3 peak campaigns from the 1960s
The pioneer era. Wilt and Russell forged the league into a true two-superstar contest; Oscar Robertson averaged a triple-double before anyone knew what to call it.
MVP Seasons
0
Title Runs
1
Finals MVP
0
1961-62PHI
Wilt Chamberlain
PPG
50.4
RPG
25.7
APG
2.4
Scoring
High-Usage ScorerRebound Machine
Averaged 50.4 PPG and 48.5 MPG — both untouched records. Dropped 100 in a single game.
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1961-62CIN
Oscar Robertson
PPG
30.8
RPG
12.5
APG
11.4
Do-It-All WingElite Passer
First triple-double season average in NBA history.
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1968-69BOS
Bill Russell
PPG
9.9
RPG
19.3
APG
4.9
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Rim ProtectorRebound Machine
Player-coach. Last title of his 11. Beat the Lakers in 7 with Wilt on the other side.
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