NBA
Boston Celtics 1996-97
1996-97 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Michael Jordan
Season Story
The 1996-97 Boston Celtics finished 15-67 (.183), ranking 28th of 29 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Antoine Walker led the roster at 17.5 points per game, with David Wesley adding 16.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
100.5 PPG
40.1 RPG
21.8 APG
Key Players
Eric Williams 15.0 PPG 4.6 RPG · 1.8 APG · 72 GP
Todd Day 14.5 PPG 4.1 RPG · 1.4 APG · 81 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Walker | 82 | 17.5 | 9.0 | 3.2 |
| David Wesley | 74 | 16.8 | 3.6 | 7.3 |
| Rick Fox | 76 | 15.4 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Eric Williams | 72 | 15.0 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Todd Day | 81 | 14.5 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Dino Radja | 25 | 14.0 | 8.4 | 1.9 |
| Dana Barros | 24 | 12.5 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Greg Minor | 23 | 9.6 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Marty Conlon | 74 | 7.8 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Dee Brown | 21 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Frank Brickowski | 17 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Michael Hawkins | 29 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Pervis Ellison | 6 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Nate Driggers | 15 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Brett Szabo | 70 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 |
| Steve Hamer | 35 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.2 |
| Alton Lister | 53 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 0.2 |