1995-96 Nba Season

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1995-96 Nba Season

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The NBA marks its return to Canada after almost 50 years as the Toronto Raptors and the Vancouver Grizzlies make their debuts as the NBA's 28th and 29th franchise. The Grizzlies began play at GM Place while the Raptors set up shop in the Skydome .

The NBA All-Star Game was played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas , with the East defeating the West 129-118. Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls was named the game's MVP.

At 72-10, the Chicago Bulls set the record for most wins in a season that still holds as of date. This year's Bulls are regarded by many as the NBA's greatest team.

The Boston Celtics play their first game at the Fleet Center (now TD Banknorth Garden ).

The Seattle SuperSonics play their first game at Key Arena .

The Portland Trail Blazers play their first game at the Rose Garden .

FINAL STANDINGS

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

C - NBA Champions

NBA AWARDS

Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan , Chicago Bulls

Rookie of the Year: Damon Stoudamire , Toronto Raptors

Defensive Player of the Year: Gary Payton , Seattle SuperSonics

Sixth Man of the Year: Toni Kukoč , Chicago Bulls

Most Improved Player: Gheorghe Muresan , Washington Bullets

Coach of the Year: Phil Jackson , Chicago Bulls

All-NBA First Team:

---F - Karl Malone , Utah Jazz

---F - Scottie Pippen , Chicago Bulls

---C - David Robinson , San Antonio Spurs

---G - Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls

---G - Anfernee Hardaway , Orlando Magic

All-NBA Rookie Team:

---Damon Stoudamire, Toronto Raptors

--- Joe Smith , Golden State Warriors

--- Jerry Stackhouse , Philadelphia 76ers

--- Antonio McDyess , Denver Nuggets

--- Arvydas Sabonis , Portland TrailBlazers

--- Michael Finley , Phoenix Suns

''Note: All information on this page were obtained on the History section on NBA.com ''

SEE ALSO

1996 NBA Playoffs

1996 NBA Finals

1996 NBA Draft

	Before	1994-95 NBA Season
	After	1996-97 NBA Season
	Title	NBA Seasons
	Years	'''1995-96'''