NBA
Phoenix Suns 1996-97
1996-97 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Michael Jordan
Season Story
The 1996-97 Phoenix Suns finished 40-42 (.488), ranking 15th of 29 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Kevin Johnson led the roster at 20.1 points per game, with Rex Chapman adding 13.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
73.2 PPG
27.2 RPG
17.5 APG
Key Players
Kevin Johnson 20.1 PPG 3.6 RPG · 9.3 APG · 70 GP
Rex Chapman 13.8 PPG 2.8 RPG · 2.8 APG · 65 GP
Wesley Person 13.5 PPG 3.6 RPG · 1.5 APG · 80 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Johnson | 70 | 20.1 | 3.6 | 9.3 |
| Rex Chapman | 65 | 13.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Danny Manning | 77 | 13.5 | 6.1 | 2.2 |
| Wesley Person | 80 | 13.5 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Mark Bryant | 41 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 1.1 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 68 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 1.5 |
| Wayman Tisdale | 53 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Steve Nash | 65 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| Mike Brown | 6 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| Dexter Boney | 8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Horacio Llamas | 20 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Ben Davis | 20 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 |