NBA

Atlanta Hawks 1996-97

56-26 (0.683) Eliminated: Conference Semifinals

1996-97 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Michael Jordan

Season Story

The 1996-97 Atlanta Hawks finished 56-26 (.683), ranking 7th of 29 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.

Steven Smith led the roster at 20.1 points per game, with Christian Laettner adding 18.1.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

94.4 PPG

40.9 RPG

18.8 APG

Steven Smith 20.1 PPG 3.3 RPG · 4.2 APG · 72 GP

Christian Laettner 18.1 PPG 8.8 RPG · 2.7 APG · 82 GP

Mookie Blaylock 17.4 PPG 5.3 RPG · 5.9 APG · 78 GP

Dikembe Mutombo 13.3 PPG 11.6 RPG · 1.4 APG · 80 GP

Tyrone Corbin 9.5 PPG 4.2 RPG · 1.8 APG · 70 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Steven Smith	72	20.1	3.3	4.2
Christian Laettner	82	18.1	8.8	2.7
Mookie Blaylock	78	17.4	5.3	5.9
Dikembe Mutombo	80	13.3	11.6	1.4
Tyrone Corbin	70	9.5	4.2	1.8
Henry James	53	6.7	1.5	0.4
Alan Henderson	30	6.6	3.9	0.8
Willie Burton	24	6.2	1.7	0.5
Eldridge Recasner	71	5.7	1.6	1.3
Jon Barry	58	4.9	1.7	2.0
Ken Norman	17	3.8	2.3	0.7
Priest Lauderdale	35	3.2	1.2	0.3
Donnie Boyce	22	2.5	0.7	0.6
Ivano Newbill	72	1.4	2.8	0.3
Anthony Miller	1	0.0	7.0	0.0
Derrick Alston	2	0.0	2.0	0.0