On March 24, 1962 Basketball Writers Association Wins
1962: Bill Russell easily beats archrival Wilt Chamberlain at the ballot box again despite Wilt averaging 50.4 points. The Boston Celtics’ 6-foot-9½ center wins his second consecutive MVP. It is his third MVP; he will finish with five.
In voting by the 27-man committee representing the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, Russell receives 19 first-place votes and a total of 283 points. Chamberlain draws five first-place votes and 174 points. Cincinnati guard Oscar Robertson, who averaged a triple double for the season, finishes third with three first-place votes and 160 points.
In leading the Celtics to a league-best record of 60-20, Russell finishes second in the NBA in rebounding with his 23.6 average and averages 18.9 points.
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