In 1982 the World Cup was held in Colombia, disputing the decisive phase in Cali, and the Soviet Union was finally crowned champion after beating the United States in the final by a tight 95-94
In the NBA of 82 the Angeles Lakers were proclaimed champions after overcoming not without difficulties, some Sixers who would have to wait one more year to touch the glory of the ring. With (4-2) for the Lakers demonstrating a more solid block than their rival. With only two defeats in all the playoffs, the Angeles Lakers were clear dominators
In the first phase of Group A, Maccabi Elite gave their rivals no choice and finished undefeated to qualify for the group stage for the title. The second classified Pojat Helsinki with (3-3) was far from disturbing to the Hebrews
In 1982 the Cup Winners’ Cup final was held in Brussels, where La Cibona won their first Cup Winners’ Cup after beating Real Madrid after some extra time, by (96-95)
In 1982 the final of the Korac was held in Padua, where the Limoges had difficulty confirming their theoretical superiority against the Sibenka. Only in the final minutes the Gauls took the title (90-84)
