title: National Basketball Association 1996-1997
text: # National Basketball Association 1996-1997
  
  La stagione della National Basketball Association 1996-1997 fu la 51ª edizione del campionato NBA. La stagione si concluse con la vittoria dei Chicago Bulls, che sconfissero gli Utah Jazz per 4-2 nelle finali NBA.
  
  La NBA considerò questa come la stagione del suo cinquantesimo anniversario; per l'occasione redasse la lista dei 50 migliori giocatori del cinquantenario.
  
  ## Squadre partecipanti
  
  * Atlanta Hawks
  * Boston Celtics
  * Charlotte Hornets
  * Chicago Bulls
  * Cleveland Cavaliers
  * Dallas Mavericks
  * Denver Nuggets
  * Detroit Pistons
  * G.S. Warriors
  * Houston Rockets
  * Indiana Pacers
  * L.A. Clippers
  * L.A. Lakers
  * Miami Heat
  * Milwaukee Bucks
  * Minnesota T'wolves
  * N.J. Nets
  * N.Y. Knicks
  * Orlando Magic
  * Phoenix Suns
  * Philadelphia 76ers
  * Portland T. Blazers
  * Sacramento Kings
  * San Antonio Spurs
  * Seattle S.Sonics
  * Toronto Raptors
  * Utah Jazz
  * Vancouver Grizzlies
  * Washington Bullets
  
  ## Classifica finale
  
  ### Eastern Conference
  
  Atlantic Division :
  
  | Squadra | V | P | % | GB |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Miami Heat | 61 | 21 | 74,4 | - |
  | New York Knicks | 57 | 25 | 69,5 | 4 |
  | Orlando Magic | 45 | 37 | 54,9 | 16 |
  | Washington Bullets | 44 | 38 | 53,7 | 17 |
  | New Jersey Nets | 26 | 56 | 31,7 | 35 |
  | Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 60 | 26,8 | 39 |
  | Boston Celtics | 15 | 67 | 18,3 | 46 |
  
  Central Division :
  
  | Squadra | V | P | % | GB |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Chicago Bulls C | 69 | 13 | 84,1 | - |
  | Atlanta Hawks | 56 | 26 | 68,3 | 13 |
  | Charlotte Hornets | 54 | 28 | 65,9 | 15 |
  | Detroit Pistons | 54 | 28 | 65,9 | 15 |
  | Cleveland Cavaliers | 42 | 40 | 51,2 | 27 |
  | Indiana Pacers | 39 | 43 | 47,6 | 30 |
  | Milwaukee Bucks | 33 | 49 | 40,2 | 36 |
  | Toronto Raptors | 30 | 52 | 36,6 | 39 |
  
  ### Western Conference
  
  Midwest Division :
  
  | Squadra | V | P | % | GB |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Utah Jazz | 64 | 18 | 78,0 | - |
  | Houston Rockets | 57 | 25 | 69,5 | 7 |
  | Minnesota Timberwolves | 40 | 42 | 48,8 | 24 |
  | Dallas Mavericks | 24 | 58 | 29,3 | 40 |
  | Denver Nuggets | 21 | 61 | 25,6 | 43 |
  | San Antonio Spurs | 20 | 62 | 24,4 | 44 |
  | Vancouver Grizzlies | 14 | 68 | 17,1 | 50 |
  
  Pacific Division :
  
  | Squadra | V | P | % | GB |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Seattle SuperSonics | 57 | 25 | 69,5 | - |
  | Los Angeles Lakers | 56 | 26 | 68,3 | 1 |
  | Portland Trail Blazers | 49 | 33 | 59,8 | 8 |
  | Phoenix Suns | 40 | 42 | 48,8 | 17 |
  | Los Angeles Clippers | 36 | 46 | 43,9 | 21 |
  | Sacramento Kings | 34 | 48 | 41,5 | 23 |
  | Golden State Warriors | 30 | 52 | 36,6 | 27 |
  
  ## Vincitore
  
  * Campione NBA 1996-1997
  * Chicago Bulls (5º titolo)
  
  ## Statistiche
  
  | Categoria | Giocatore | Squadra | Stat |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | Punti per gara | Michael Jordan | Chicago Bulls | 29,6 |
  | Rimbalzi per gara | Dennis Rodman | Chicago Bulls | 16,1 |
  | Assist per gara | Mark Jackson | Indiana Pacers | 11,4 |
  | Palle rubate per gara | Mookie Blaylock | Atlanta Hawks | 2,7 |
  | Stoppate per gara | Shawn Bradley | New Jersey Nets | 3,4 |
  | FG% | Gheorghe Mureșan | Washington Bullets | 60,4 |
  | FT% | Mark Price | Golden State Warriors | 90,6 |
  | 3FG% | Glen Rice | Charlotte Hornets | 47,7 |
  
  ## Premi NBA
  
  * NBA Most Valuable Player Award: Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
  * NBA Rookie of the Year Award: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers
  * NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award: Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta Hawks
  * NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award: John Starks, New York Knicks
  * NBA Most Improved Player Award: Isaac Austin, Miami Heat
  * NBA Coach of the Year Award: Pat Riley, Miami Heat
  * NBA Executive of the Year Award: Bob Bass, Charlotte Hornets
  * All-NBA First Team:
     * F - Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
     * F - Grant Hill, Detroit Pistons
     * C - Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
     * G - Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
     * G - Tim Hardaway, Miami Heat
  * All-NBA Second Team:
     * F Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
     * F Glen Rice, Charlotte Hornets
     * C Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks
     * G Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
     * G Mitch Richmond, Sacramento Kings
  * All-NBA Third Team:
     * F Anthony Mason, Charlotte Hornets
     * F Vin Baker, Milwaukee Bucks
     * C Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers
     * G John Stockton, Utah Jazz
     * G Anfernee Hardaway, Orlando Magic
  * All-Defensive First Team:
     * F Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls
     * F Karl Malone, Utah Jazz
     * C Dikembe Mutombo, Atlanta Hawks
     * G Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
     * G Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics
  * All-Defensive Second Team:
     * F Anthony Mason, Charlotte Hornets
     * F P.J. Brown, Miami Heat
     * C Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets
     * G Mookie Blaylock, Atlanta Hawks
     * G John Stockton, Utah Jazz
  * All-Rookie First Team:
     * Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Vancouver Grizzlies
     * Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers
     * Stephon Marbury, Minnesota Timberwolves
     * Marcus Camby, Toronto Raptors
     * Antoine Walker, Boston Celtics
  * All-Rookie Second Team:
     * Kerry Kittles, New Jersey Nets
     * Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks
     * Travis Knight, Los Angeles Lakers
     * Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
     * Matt Maloney, Houston Rockets
  