2002-03
Summary and Awards / Teams

NBA 2002-03 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.

Information about the 2002-2003 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.

Playoffs Summary

NBA Champion
2003 NBA Champion
San Antonio Spurs
2003 NBA Champion
NBA Finals
San Antonio Spurs
4 - 2
New Jersey Nets
Finals MVP
Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs

Regular Season Summary

Best Record
Season MVP
Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs
Defensive Player
Ben Wallace
Detroit Pistons
Rookie of the Year
Amar'e Stoudemire
Phoenix Suns
Coach of the Year
Gregg Popovich
San Antonio Spurs
All-Star Game MVP
Kevin Garnett
Minnesota Timberwolves
Most Improved Player
Gilbert Arenas
Golden State Warriors
6th Man of the Year
Bobby Jackson
Sacramento Kings
Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Tracy McGrady
Orlando Magic
32.1 points per game
Rebounds Leader
Ben Wallace
Detroit Pistons
15.4 rebounds per game
Assists Leader
Jason Kidd
New Jersey Nets
8.9 assists per game
Steals Leader
Allen Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers
2.7 steals per game
Blocks Leader
Elton Brand
Los Angeles Clippers
2.5 blocks per game

* Note: until 2011, Metta World Peace's name was Ron Artest.