1996-97 Nba Season

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1996-97 Nba Season

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The NBA All-Star Game was played at Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio , with the East defeating the West 132-120. Glen Rice of the Charlotte Hornets was named the game's MVP.

The Philadelphia 76ers play their first game at the Core States Center (now Wachovia Center )

Due to extensive renovations at Oakland Arena , the Golden State Warriors play their home games at the San Jose Arena .

FINAL STANDINGS

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

C - NBA Champions

NBA AWARDS

Most Valuable Player: Karl Malone , Utah Jazz

Rookie of the Year: Allen Iverson , Philadelphia 76ers

Defensive Player of the Year: Dikembe Mutombo , Atlanta Hawks

Sixth Man of the Year: John Starks , New York Knicks

Most Improved Player: Isaac Austin , Miami Heat

Coach of the Year: Pat Riley , Miami Heat

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 Rookie Team:

--- Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Vancouver Grizzlies

---Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers

--- Stephon Marbury , Minnesota Timberwolves

--- Marcus Camby , Toronto Raptors

--- Antoine Walker , Boston Celtics

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

SEE ALSO

1997 NBA Playoffs

1997 NBA Finals

1997 NBA Draft

	Before	1995-96 NBA Season
	After	1997-98 NBA Season
	Title	NBA Seasons
	Years	'''1996-97'''