1955–56 NBA season

• The Hawks relocate from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to St. Louis, Missouri. • The NBA hands out a Most Valuable Player award for the first time. Its inaugural recipient is Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks. Also, the All-NBA teams are no longer positionless and now have two guards, two forwards, and a center on each team. • The 1956 NBA All-Star Game was played in Rochester, New York, with the West beating the East 108–94. Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks wins the game's MVP award. ==Final standings==

Eastern Division Western Division x – clinched playoff spot ==Playoffs==

Note: Prior to the 1969–70 season, league leaders in points, rebounds, and assists were determined by totals rather than averages. ==NBA awards==

• Most Valuable Player: Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks • Rookie of the Year: Maurice Stokes, Rochester Royals • All-NBA First Team: • F – Paul Arizin, Philadelphia Warriors • F – Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks • C – Neil Johnston, Philadelphia Warriors • G – Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics • G – Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics • All-NBA Second Team: • F – Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals • F – Maurice Stokes, Rochester Royals • C – Clyde Lovellette, Minneapolis Lakers • G – Jack George, Philadelphia Warriors • G – Slater Martin, Minneapolis Lakers ==See also==