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RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
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Recap
The 1968–69 NBA season was the 23rd season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Boston Celtics winning the NBA Championship, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals.
* The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks begin play as the league expands to 14 teams.
* The Hawks relocate from St. Louis to Atlanta.
* The 1969 NBA All-Star Game was played at the Baltimore Civic Center in Baltimore, Maryland, with the East beating the West 123–112. Oscar Robertson of the Cincinnati Royals wins the game's MVP award.
* The NBA Finals MVP Award is established and won by Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers, despite his team losing in seven games to the Boston Celtics.
* The NBA All-Defensive Team is named for the first time and becomes part of the NBA's regular season awards.
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