1984 NBL Champions: Wellington Saints
Two new teams were promoted to the 1984 NBL season – Ponsonby and CBL champions from the previous year, Hamilton. Porirua and Waitemata, the bottom two sides from the 1983 NBL season, were relegated. In a repeat of the 1983 Grand Final, the Wellington Saints avenged their defeat to Auckland to claim their first NBL championship.
Teams:
8 teams contested the 1984 season (final standings): Wellington Saints, Auckland, Hamilton, Canterbury Rams, Ponsonby, Nelson Giants, Napier Sunhawks and Centrals.
Grand Final:
Wellington Saints (96) defeated Auckland (83) (Referees: Keith Milligan & Robin Milligan)
Season Award Winners:
- NZ Most Valuable Player: John Rademakers (Canterbury Rams)
- Most Outstanding Guard (Keith Carr Trophy): Kenny McFadden (Wellington Saints)
- Most Outstanding Forward (Commissioners Cup): Ben Anthony (Auckland)
- Scoring Champion (Alan Bland Memorial Trophy): Kenny McFadden (Wellington Saints)
- Rebounding Champion (Garry Pettis Memorial Trophy): Mark Davis (Hamiton)
- Assist Champion (Dave Taylor Trophy): Clyde Huntley (Canterbury Rams)
- Regular Season Winners: Wellington Saints
- Best Team Free Throws (Nial Forsyth Trophy): Centrals
All-Star Five:
- Ben Anthony (Auckland)
- Clyde Huntley (Canterbury Rams)
- Zack Jones (Hamilton)
- Kenny McFadden (Wellington Saints)
- Jacques Tuz (Nelson Giants)