The 1968–69 ABA season was the second season for the American Basketball Association. Two teams relocated: Minnesota Muskies became the Miami Floridians. The Pittsburgh Pipers moved to Minnesota and became the Minnesota Pipers. Two others relocated within their territory. The Anaheim Amigos became the Los Angeles Stars. The New Jersey Americans became the New York Nets. The season ended with the Oakland Oaks capturing their first ABA championship.

Teams

Final standings

Eastern Division

Western Division

Asterisk (*) denotes playoff team

Bold – ABA champions

Awards and honors

• ABA Most Valuable Player Award: Mel Daniels, Indiana Pacers
• Rookie of the Year: Warren Jabali, Oakland Oaks
• Coach of the Year: Alex Hannum, Oakland Oaks
• Playoffs MVP: Warren Jabali, Oakland Oaks
• All-Star Game MVP: John Beasley, Dallas Chaparrals
• All-ABA First Team
  • Connie Hawkins, Minnesota Pipers (2nd selection)
  • Rick Barry, Oakland Oaks
  • Mel Daniels, Indiana Pacers (2nd selection)
  • Jimmy Jones, New Orleans Buccaneers
  • Larry Jones, Denver Rockets (2nd selection)
• All-ABA Second Team
  • John Beasley, Dallas Chaparrals (2nd selection)
  • Doug Moe, Oakland Oaks (1st Second Team selection, 2nd overall selection)
  • Red Robbins, New Orleans Buccaneers
  • Donnie Freeman, Miami Floridians
  • Louie Dampier, Kentucky Colonels
• All-Rookie Team
  • Ron Boone, Dallas Chaparrals
  • Warren Jabali, Oakland Oaks
  • Larry Miller, Los Angeles Stars
  • Gene Moore, Kentucky Colonels
  • Walter Piatkowski, Denver Rockets

See also

• 1969 ABA Playoffs

References