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.
Final standings
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)
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