NBA
New Jersey Nets 1996-97
1996-97 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Michael Jordan
Season Story
The 1996-97 New Jersey Nets finished 26-56 (.317), ranking 23rd of 29 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Kendall Gill led the roster at 21.8 points per game, with Kerry Kittles adding 16.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
59.8 PPG
28.9 RPG
9.5 APG
Key Players
Kerry Kittles 16.4 PPG 3.9 RPG · 3.0 APG · 82 GP
Jayson Williams 13.4 PPG 13.5 RPG · 1.2 APG · 41 GP
Tony Massenburg 7.2 PPG 6.5 RPG · 0.3 APG · 79 GP
Kevin Edwards 5.9 PPG 1.3 RPG · 1.8 APG · 32 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Gill | 82 | 21.8 | 6.1 | 4.0 |
| Kerry Kittles | 82 | 16.4 | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Jayson Williams | 41 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 1.2 |
| Tony Massenburg | 79 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 0.3 |
| Kevin Edwards | 32 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Xavier McDaniel | 62 | 5.6 | 5.1 | 1.0 |
| Evric Gray | 5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Jack Haley | 20 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Robert Werdann | 6 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Yinka Dare | 41 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.1 |