1946–47 BAA season


The 1946–47 BAA season was the inaugural season of the Basketball Association of America. The league launched with 11 teams playing a 60-game schedule. The postseason tournament at its conclusion, ended with the Philadelphia Warriors becoming the first BAA Champion, beating the Chicago Stags 4 games to 1 in the BAA Finals.
The NBA recognizes the three BAA seasons as part of its own history, sometimes without comment, so the 1946–47 BAA season is sometimes considered the first NBA season.

Notable events

Eastern Division

Western Division

Statistics leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStat
PointsJoe FulksPhiladelphia Warriors1,389
AssistsErnie CalverleyProvidence Steamrollers202
FG%Bob FeerickWashington Capitols.401
FT%Fred ScolariWashington Capitols.811

Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.

BAA awards