NBA 1996-97 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.
Information about the 1996-1997 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.
Playoffs Summary
Regular Season Summary
Best Record
Chicago Bulls
69-13 (.841)
69-13 (.841)
Season MVP
Karl Malone
Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
Defensive Player
Dikembe Mutombo
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
Rookie of the Year
Allen Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
Coach of the Year
Pat Riley
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
All-Star Game MVP
Glen Rice
Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
Most Improved Player
Isaac Austin
Miami Heat
Miami Heat
6th Man of the Year
John Starks
New York Knicks
New York Knicks
Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Rebounds Leader
Assists Leader
Steals Leader
Blocks Leader
All-NBA 1st Team
All-NBA 2nd Team
All-NBA 3rd Team
All-Defensive 1st Team
All-Defensive 2nd Team
All-Rookie 1st Team
All-Rookie 2nd Team