1952–53 NBA season
The 1952–53 NBA season was the seventh season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Minneapolis Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the New York Knicks 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals.Notable occurrences
Western Division
x – clinched playoff spotNote: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.NBA awards
- Rookie of the Year: Don Meineke, Fort Wayne Pistons
- All-NBA First Team:
- *George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers
- *Neil Johnston, Philadelphia Warriors
- *Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics
- *Ed Macauley, Boston Celtics
- *Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals
- All-NBA Second Team:
- *Bob Davies, Rochester Royals
- *Vern Mikkelsen, Minneapolis Lakers
- *Andy Phillip, Philadelphia Warriors
- *Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics
- *Bobby Wanzer, Rochester Royals