The 1982 NBL season was the inaugural season of the National Basketball League. A total of eight teams contested the league in its first season, with

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claiming the league's first championship.

Final standings

Season awards

* Most Outstanding Guard: Brent Wright (Nelson) * Most Outstanding Forward: Stan Hill (Auckland) * Scoring Champion: Stan Hill (Auckland) * Rebounding Champion: James Lofton (Porirua) * All-Star Five: ** Brian Brumit (Waitemata) ** Stan Hill (Auckland) ** James Lofton (Porirua) ** Jack Maere (Auckland) ** Brent Wright (Nelson)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1982 New Zealand Nbl Season National Basketball League (New Zealand) seasons