NBA

Denver Nuggets 1996-97

21-61 (0.256)

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

Season Story

The 1996-97 Denver Nuggets finished 21-61 (.256), ranking 26th of 29 teams.

They missed the playoffs.

LaPhonso Ellis led the roster at 21.9 points per game, with Antonio McDyess adding 18.3.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

73.3 PPG

34.2 RPG

9.1 APG

LaPhonso Ellis 21.9 PPG 7.0 RPG · 2.4 APG · 55 GP

Antonio McDyess 18.3 PPG 7.3 RPG · 1.4 APG · 74 GP

Dale Ellis 16.6 PPG 3.6 RPG · 2.0 APG · 82 GP

Bryant Stith 14.9 PPG 4.2 RPG · 2.6 APG · 52 GP

Ervin Johnson 7.1 PPG 11.1 RPG · 0.9 APG · 82 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
LaPhonso Ellis	55	21.9	7.0	2.4
Antonio McDyess	74	18.3	7.3	1.4
Dale Ellis	82	16.6	3.6	2.0
Bryant Stith	52	14.9	4.2	2.6
Ervin Johnson	82	7.1	11.1	0.9
Sarunas Marciulionis	17	6.8	1.8	1.5
Tom Hammonds	81	6.2	5.0	0.8
Jeff McInnis	13	5.0	0.5	1.4
Eric Murdock	12	3.8	0.9	2.0
Jimmy King	2	3.0	1.0	1.0