NBA

Los Angeles Lakers 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 Los Angeles Lakers finished 56-26 (.683), ranking 8th of 29 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.

Shaquille O'Neal led the roster at 26.2 points per game, with Eddie Jones adding 17.2.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

94.8 PPG

40.2 RPG

21.3 APG

Shaquille O'Neal 26.2 PPG 12.5 RPG · 3.1 APG · 51 GP

Eddie Jones 17.2 PPG 4.1 RPG · 3.4 APG · 80 GP

Nick Van Exel 15.3 PPG 2.9 RPG · 8.5 APG · 79 GP

Elden Campbell 14.9 PPG 8.0 RPG · 1.6 APG · 77 GP

Kobe Bryant 7.6 PPG 1.9 RPG · 1.3 APG · 71 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Shaquille O'Neal	51	26.2	12.5	3.1
Eddie Jones	80	17.2	4.1	3.4
Nick Van Exel	79	15.3	2.9	8.5
Elden Campbell	77	14.9	8.0	1.6
Kobe Bryant	71	7.6	1.9	1.3
Jerome Kersey	70	6.8	5.2	1.3
Byron Scott	79	6.7	1.5	1.3
Travis Knight	71	4.8	4.5	0.5
Corie Blount	58	4.2	4.8	0.6
Derek Fisher	80	3.9	1.2	1.5
Sean Rooks	69	3.8	2.4	0.6
Larry Krystkowiak	3	1.0	1.7	1.0