1996–97 NBA season
The 1996–97 NBA season was the 51st season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league used this season to celebrate its 50th anniversary, which included the unveiling of the league's list of its 50 greatest players. This particular season featured what has since been acknowledged as one of the most talented rookie-classes, featuring the debuts of Allen Iverson, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Jermaine O'Neal, Ben Wallace and Stephon Marbury. The season ended with the Chicago Bulls defeating the Utah Jazz 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals to win the franchise's 5th championship.
| 1996–97 NBA season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration |
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| Number of teams | 29 |
| TV partner(s) | NBC, TBS, TNT |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Allen Iverson |
| Picked by | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Regular season | |
| Top seed | Chicago Bulls |
| Season MVP | Karl Malone (Utah) |
| Top scorer | Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Chicago Bulls |
| Eastern runners-up | Miami Heat |
| Western champions | Utah Jazz |
| Western runners-up | Houston Rockets |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Chicago Bulls |
| Runners-up | Utah Jazz |
| Finals MVP | Michael Jordan (Chicago) |
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