Kareem Abdul Jabbar Crowned NBA MVP for Fifth Time
Kareem Abdul Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award for the fifth time, dominating the balloting with 159 votes. He led the league in field goal percentage, ranked second in rebounds, and helped the Lakers to the best regular season record. Bill Walton was runner up with 29 votes.
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Erving Dominates Opening Game in Sixers Win
Julius Erving starred for the Philadelphia 76ers with 33 points five rebounds four assists and three steals in a 107 101 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers to seize the NBA championship series lead. Blazers coach Bob Gross and guard Larry Steele praised his all around game and ability to isolate him defensively.
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Wooden on Walton and Abdul Jabar in NBA finals
John Wooden praises Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as team players. He notes Walton’s stronger team play and Abdul Jabbar’s skill but points to Kareem’s occasional downturns and Walton’s need for maturity and experience.
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