1996-97
Summary and Awards / Teams

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

NBA Champion
1997 NBA Champion
Chicago Bulls
1997 NBA Champion
NBA Finals
Chicago Bulls
4 - 2
Utah Jazz
Finals MVP
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls

Regular Season Summary

Best Record
Chicago Bulls
69-13 (.841)
Season MVP
Karl Malone
Utah Jazz
Defensive Player
Dikembe Mutombo
Atlanta Hawks
Rookie of the Year
Allen Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers
Coach of the Year
Pat Riley
Miami Heat
All-Star Game MVP
Glen Rice
Charlotte Hornets
Most Improved Player
Isaac Austin
Miami Heat
6th Man of the Year
John Starks
New York Knicks
Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
29.6 points per game
Rebounds Leader
Dennis Rodman
Chicago Bulls
16.1 rebounds per game
Assists Leader
Mark Jackson
Denver Nuggets /
Indiana Pacers
11.4 assists per game
Steals Leader
Mookie Blaylock
Atlanta Hawks
2.7 steals per game
Blocks Leader
Shawn Bradley
New Jersey Nets /
Dallas Mavericks
3.4 blocks per game