NBA
New Jersey Nets 1997-98
1997-98 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Michael Jordan
Season Story
The 1997-98 New Jersey Nets finished 43-39 (.524), ranking 15th of 29 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Keith Van Horn led the roster at 19.7 points per game, with Sam Cassell adding 19.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
92.5 PPG
38.6 RPG
19.6 APG
Key Players
Keith Van Horn 19.7 PPG 6.6 RPG · 1.7 APG · 62 GP
Kerry Kittles 17.2 PPG 4.7 RPG · 2.3 APG · 77 GP
Jayson Williams 12.9 PPG 13.6 RPG · 1.0 APG · 65 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Van Horn | 62 | 19.7 | 6.6 | 1.7 |
| Sam Cassell | 75 | 19.6 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Kerry Kittles | 77 | 17.2 | 4.7 | 2.3 |
| Kendall Gill | 81 | 13.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Jayson Williams | 65 | 12.9 | 13.6 | 1.0 |
| Chris Gatling | 57 | 11.5 | 5.9 | 0.9 |
| Sherman Douglas | 80 | 8.0 | 1.7 | 4.0 |
| Lucious Harris | 50 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Jack Haley | 16 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Michael Cage | 79 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 0.4 |
| Xavier McDaniel | 20 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Yinka Dare | 10 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| Don MacLean | 9 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 |