1971–72 ABA season
The 1971–72 ABA season was the fifth season of the American Basketball Association. The Indiana Pacers won the championship, defeating the New York Nets, 4 games to 2, in the ABA Finals.Standings
Western Division
Playoffs
- 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
- * Rick Barry, New York Nets
- * Artis Gilmore, Kentucky Colonels
- * Donnie Freeman, Dallas Chaparrals
- * Bill Melchionni, New York Nets
- All-ABA Second Team
- * Willie Wise, Utah Stars
- * Julius Erving, Virginia Squires
- * Zelmo Beaty, Utah Stars
- * 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
