2001-02 Nba Season

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The Grizzlies relocate from Vancouver, British Columbia to Memphis, Tennessee . They play their first seasons at the Pyramid in Memphis.

The All-Star Game was held at First Union Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . Kobe Bryant of the Lakers took MVP honors following a 135-120 victory by the West.

Prior to the start of the season, NBA legend Michael Jordan , now part owner of the Washington Wizards , announces his second comeback to the NBA, this time with the Wizards.

The Dallas Mavericks play their first game at the American Airlines Center , not to be confused with the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida .

The NBA parted with broadcast partner NBC after twelve years.

FINAL STANDINGS

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

C - NBA Champions

NBA AWARDS

Most Valuable Player: Tim Duncan , San Antonio Spurs

Rookie of the Year: Pau Gasol , Memphis Grizzlies

Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Wallace , Detroit Pistons

Sixth Man of the Year: Corliss Williamson , Detroit Pistons

Most Improved Player: Jermaine O'Neal , Indiana Pacers

Coach of the Year: Rick Carlisle , Detroit Pistons

All-NBA First Team:

---F - Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs

---F - Tracy McGrady , Orlando Magic

---C - Shaquille O'Neal , Los Angeles Lakers

---G - Kobe Bryant , Los Angeles Lakers

---G - Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets

All-NBA Rookie Team:

---Pau Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies

--- Shane Battier , Memphis Grizzlies

--- Jason Richardson , Golden State Warriors

--- Tony Parker , San Antonio Spurs

--- Andrei Kirilenko , Utah Jazz

''Note: All information on this page were obtained on the History section on NBA.com ''

SEE ALSO

2002 NBA Playoffs

2002 NBA Finals

2002 NBA Draft

	Before	2000-01 NBA Season
	After	2002-03 NBA Season
	Title	NBA Seasons
	Years	2001-02