1948–49 BAA season
The 1948–49 BAA season was the third and final season of the Basketball Association of America. The postseason tournament at its conclusion, ended with the Minneapolis Lakers winning the BAA Championship, beating the Washington Capitols 4 games to 2 in the BAA Finals.
The NBA recognizes the three BAA seasons as part of its own history, sometimes without comment, so the 1948–49 BAA season is sometimes considered the third NBA season.Notable occurrences
Four National Basketball League teams joined the BAA for the 1948–49 season.Final standings
Western Division
Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points and assists were determined by totals rather than averages.BAA awards
- All-BAA First Team:
- *G Max Zaslofsky, Chicago Stags
- *G/F Bob Davies, Rochester Royals
- *C George Mikan, Minneapolis Lakers
- *F Jim Pollard, Minneapolis Lakers
- *F Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors
- All-BAA Second Team
- *C Arnie Risen, Rochester Royals
- *C Bob Feerick, Washington Capitols
- *F/C Bones McKinney, Washington Capitols
- *G Ken Sailors, Providence Steamrollers
- *G John Logan, St. Louis Bombers
