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The 1989-90 Season

Champion

NBA Champion

Detroit Pistons

59-23

Award Winners

Most Valuable Player

Magic Johnson1987 · 1989 · 1990

Los Angeles Lakers

Finals MVP

Isiah Thomas1990

Detroit Pistons

Defensive Player of the Year

Dennis Rodman1990

Detroit Pistons

Rookie of the Year

David Robinson1990

San Antonio Spurs

Sixth Man of the Year

Ricky Pierce1987 · 1990

Milwaukee Bucks

Most Improved Player

Rony Seikaly1990

Miami Heat

All-League Honors

All-NBA Teams

1st Team

2nd Team

3rd Team

All-Defensive Teams

1st Team

2nd Team

All-Rookie Teams

2nd Team

All-Star Selections

East

West

Rookie Class

  1. David RobinsonSan Antonio SpursROYAll-Rookie 1st119
  2. 02Tim HardawayGolden State WarriorsAll-Rookie 1st51
  3. 03Sherman DouglasMiami HeatAll-Rookie 1st46
  4. 4Sarunas MarciulionisGolden State Warriors38
  5. 5Pooh RichardsonMinnesota TimberwolvesAll-Rookie 1st37

Stats, playing time, and era are the core of the Rookie Season Score, with a small boost from Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team vote share. The win itself still doesn't add anything.

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