1982 New Zealand NBL season

The 1982 NBL season was the inaugural season of the National Basketball League. A total of eight teams contested the league in its first season, with Auckland claiming the league's first championship.

Season awards

 * Most Outstanding Guard: Brent Wright (Nelson)
 * Most Outstanding Forward: Stan Hill (Auckland)
 * Scoring Champion: Stan Hill (Auckland)
 * Rebounding Champion: James Lofton (Porirua)
 * All-Star Five:
 * Brian Brumit (Waitemata)
 * Stan Hill (Auckland)
 * James Lofton (Porirua)
 * Jack Maere (Auckland)
 * Brent Wright (Nelson)