1988-89 NBA Season
Champion
DET Detroit Pistons · Finals MVP Joe Dumars
Most Valuable Player
Rookie of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
Scoring leader
Michael Jordan — 32.5 PPG
Statistical leaders
Points
| # | Player | Tm | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 32.5 |
| 2 | Karl Malone | UTA | 29.1 |
| 3 | Dale Ellis | SEA | 27.5 |
| 4 | Clyde Drexler | POR | 27.2 |
| 5 | Alex English | DEN | 26.5 |
Rebounds
| # | Player | Tm | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakeem Olajuwon | HOU | 13.5 |
| 2 | Robert Parish | BOS | 12.5 |
| 3 | Charles Barkley | PHI | 12.5 |
| 4 | Moses Malone | ATL | 11.8 |
| 5 | James Donaldson | DAL | 10.8 |
Assists
| # | Player | Tm | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Stockton | UTA | 13.6 |
| 2 | Magic Johnson | LAL | 12.8 |
| 3 | Kevin Johnson | PHX | 12.2 |
| 4 | Terry Porter | POR | 9.5 |
| 5 | Nate McMillan | SEA | 9.3 |