by benji on Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:48 am
1. Yes, most recently in 1993. The Magic traded Chris Webber to the Warriors for Penny Hardaway and three future first rounders.
2. Yes, Wilt Chamberlain won both in 1960 as did Wes Unseld in 1969. I do not believe anyone has won Finals MVP and ROY in the same season.
3. The 2001 Los Angeles Lakers went 15-1. The 1983 Philadelphia 76ers went 12-1. The 1999 Spurs, 1989 Pistons and 1991 Bulls all went 15-2 and the 1971 Bucks and 1982 Lakers went 12-2.
To be technically accurate, the least number of playoff games by a champion were the 1947 Sixers, 1949 Lakers, 1956 Sixers, 1957 Celtics, 1961 Celtics, and 1964 Celtics who all played in only 10 playoff games.