1955–56 NBA season
The 1955–56 NBA season was the 10th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Philadelphia Warriors winning the NBA Championship, beating the Fort Wayne Pistons 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals.Notable occurrences
Eastern Division
Western Division
x – clinched playoff spotStatistics leaders
Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.NBA awards
- Most Valuable Player: Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks
- Rookie of the Year: Maurice Stokes, Rochester Royals
- All-NBA First Team:
- * Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
- * Paul Arizin, Philadelphia Warriors
- * Neil Johnston, Philadelphia Warriors
- * Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks
- * Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics
- All-NBA Second Team:
- * Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals
- * Maurice Stokes, Rochester Royals
- * Slater Martin, Minneapolis Lakers
- * Jack George, Philadelphia Warriors
- * Clyde Lovellette, Minneapolis Lakers