in 2002, the league featured ten teams—the host boston celtics, the atlanta hawks, milwaukee bucks, minnesota timberwolves, new jersey nets, new york knicks, orlando magic, philadelphia 76ers, san antonio spurs, and washington wizards. the 2002 shaws cup, which was awarded to the league's most valuable player, was won by dion glover of the atlanta hawks. he averaged 17.8 points per game in six games played. the hawks had a perfect 6–0 record and were crowned league champions.