1996-97 NBA season
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| Preseason | n/a |
|---|---|
| Regular Season | November 1, 1996-April 20, 1997 |
| Postseason | April 24-June 13, 1997 |
| ← 1995-96 • NBA seasons • 1997-98 → | |
The 1996-97 NBA season was the 51st season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league used this season to mark 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.
Publications
| Programs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team(s) | Type | Venue | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Regular Season | Target Center | |
| Hoop Magazine | Regular Season | n/a | |
| Postseason | n/a | ||
| Eastern Division vs. Western Division | NBA All-Star Game | Orlando Arena | |
| Media Guides and Yearbooks | |||
| Media Guides | Charlotte Hornets • Cleveland Cavaliers • Dallas Mavericks • Golden State Warriors • Houston Rockets • Los Angeles Lakers • Miami Heat • Minnesota Timberwolves • New Jersey Nets • Orlando Magic | ||
| Playoff Media Guides | Cleveland Cavaliers | ||
| Yearbooks | Atlanta Hawks • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • New Jersey Nets • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic | ||
