1996-97 NBA Season
Champion
CHI Chicago Bulls · Finals MVP Michael Jordan
Most Valuable Player
Rookie of the Year
Defensive Player of the Year
Scoring leader
Michael Jordan — 29.6 PPG
Statistical leaders
Points
| # | Player | Tm | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 29.6 |
| 2 | Karl Malone | UTA | 27.4 |
| 3 | Glen Rice | CHH | 26.8 |
| 4 | Shaquille O'Neal | LAL | 26.2 |
| 5 | Mitch Richmond | SAC | 25.9 |
Rebounds
| # | Player | Tm | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Rodman | CHI | 16.1 |
| 2 | Charles Barkley | HOU | 13.5 |
| 3 | Shaquille O'Neal | LAL | 12.5 |
| 4 | Dikembe Mutombo | ATL | 11.6 |
| 5 | Anthony Mason | CHH | 11.4 |
Assists
| # | Player | Tm | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Jackson | 2TM | 11.4 |
| 2 | John Stockton | UTA | 10.5 |
| 3 | Kevin Johnson | PHX | 9.3 |
| 4 | Jason Kidd | 2TM | 9.0 |
| 5 | Rod Strickland | WSB | 8.9 |