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1995-96 NBA season

The 1995–96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association is North America's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of thirty teams: twenty-nine in the United States and one in Canada....
, although the league didn't celebrate this anniversary until the following season. The season ended with the Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
defeating the Seattle SuperSonics

Seattle SuperSonics

The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....
4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals

1996 NBA Finals

The 1996 NBA Finals was the championship series of the 1995-96 NBA season of the National Basketball Association. The Seattle SuperSonics of the Western Conference took on the Chicago Bulls of the Eastern Conference , with the Bulls holding home team....
to win the franchise's 4th championship.

Final standings

Eastern Conference

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Atlantic Division

Team

PCT.

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The 1995–96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association

Chicago Bulls

Seattle SuperSonics

1996 NBA Finals

Notable occurrences

The Chicago Bulls break the record for most wins in a season and highest winning percentage, going 72-10 (.878). They are the closest that any team has come to avoiding back-to-back losses in a season, allowing this just once in mid-season. They also lost only one game by more than 10 points, which is the closest that any team has come to avoiding a blowout loss in a season.
The Bulls finish the season with a combined regular season and postseason record of 87-13, the best in NBA history.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired United States professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instr...
became the only player to win the NBA Finals MVP Award at least four times.
Michael Jordan won his NBA record 8th scoring title.
The Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
play their first game at the Fleet Center (now TD Banknorth Garden
TD Banknorth Garden

TD Banknorth Garden is a sports arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after its sponsor, TD Banknorth , and is often simply called The Garden, or the traditional Boston Garden and formerly known as the FleetCenter and the Shawmut Center....
).
The NBA marks its return to Canada after almost 50 years as the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
and the Vancouver Grizzlies make their debuts as the NBA's 28th and 29th franchises. The Grizzlies began play at GM Place while the Raptors set up shop at SkyDome
Rogers Centre

Rogers Centre, formerly known as SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario....
(now Rogers Centre). In addition to that, both franchises emerge victorious in their debut games.
The 1996 NBA All-Star Game
1996 NBA All-Star Game

The 1995-96 NBA season NBA All-Star Game was the 46th edition of the NBA All-Star Game. The game was hosted at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas....
was played at the Alamodome
Alamodome

The Alamodome is a 65,000 seat, multi-purpose facility that is primarily used as a American football/basketball stadium and convention center in San Antonio, Texas, Texas, United States....
in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio is the second-largest city in the state of Texas and the List of United States cities by population. Located in , the city is a cultural and geographical gateway into the ....
, with the East defeating the West 129–118. Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired United States professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instr...
of the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
was named the game's MVP.
Referees were locked out to begin the season, but reached an agreement to return to work in December 1995.
Magic Johnson comes out of retirement to play in 32 games for Los Angeles before retiring again at the end of the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers play their final game at The Spectrum
Wachovia Spectrum

The Wachovia Spectrum...
.
Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a retired Nigerian American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Olajuwon played Center for the Houston Rockets, whom he led to back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, and the Toronto Raptors....
passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr., then known as Lew Alcindor, is an American athlete and retired professional basketball player, widely considered one of the greatest National Basketball Association players of all time....
as the all-time leader in blocked shots in the last game of the season.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon, Oregon....
' longest sellout streak by any team in professional sports ends at 814.

Final standings

Eastern Conference

**Atlantic Division**
Team	W	L	PCT.	GB
Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy....	60	22	.732	-
New York Knicks New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers are a professional basketball team based in New York City. The team plays in the National Basketball Association ....	47	35	.573	13
Miami Heat Miami Heat The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association ....	42	40	.512	18
Washington Bullets	39	43	.476	21
Boston Celtics Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics are a professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	33	49	.402	27
New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association that plays in the Eastern Conference 's Atlantic Division ....	30	52	.366	30
Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers The Philadelphia 76ers are Major North American professional sports teams basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the National Basketball Association ....	18	64	.220	42

**Central Division**
Team	W	L	PCT.	GB
Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .... C	72	10	.878	-
Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association . The team is based in the state's capital and largest city, Indianapolis, Indiana, located in the center of the state....	52	30	.634	20
Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland Cavaliers The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team and won their first Eastern Conference Championship in 2007....	47	35	.573	25
Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	46	36	.561	26
Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills....	46	36	.561	26
Charlotte Hornets New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets The New Orleans Hornets are a professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. They play in the Southwest Division of the National Basketball Association ....	41	41	.500	31
Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They play in the National Basketball Association . The current franchise owner is U.S....	25	57	.305	47
Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	21	61	.256	51

Western Conference

**Midwest Division**
Team	W	L	PCT.	GB
San Antonio Spurs San Antonio Spurs The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They play in the National Basketball Association ....	59	23	.720	-
Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	55	27	.671	4
Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an Major North American professional sports teams basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in National Basketball Association ....	48	34	.585	11
Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association ....	35	47	.427	24
Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are the professional basketball team of the National Basketball Association based in Dallas, Texas.Founded in 1980, the Dallas Mavericks have won two division titles and one conference championship....	26	56	.317	33
Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Their organization is a member of the National Basketball Association ....	26	56	.317	33
Vancouver Grizzlies	15	67	.183	44

**Pacific Division**
Team	W	L	PCT.	GB
Seattle SuperSonics Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....	64	18	.780	-
Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers are a National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers play their home games at Staples Center, which they share with their fellow NBA rival, the Los Angeles Clippers, and their sister team, the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association....	53	29	.646	11
Portland Trail Blazers Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon, Oregon....	44	38	.537	20
Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a Professional sports basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	41	41	.500	23
Sacramento Kings Sacramento Kings The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings are members of the National Basketball Association ....	39	43	.476	25
Golden State Warriors Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are an USA professional basketball team based in Oakland, California, California, representing the San Francisco Bay Area....	36	46	.439	28
Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Clippers The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the National Basketball Association and are members of the NBA Western Conference's Pacific Division ....	29	53	.354	35

C - NBA Champions

1995-96 NBA statistics leaders


Category	Player	Team	Stat
Points per game	Michael Jordan Michael Jordan Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired United States professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instr...	Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	30.4
Rebounds per game	Dennis Rodman Dennis Rodman Dennis Keith Rodman is a retired United States professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks....	Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	14.9
Assists per game	John Stockton John Stockton John Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association....	Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....	11.2
Steals per game	Gary Payton Gary Payton Gary Dwayne Payton is an United States professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association . He is best known for his 12-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics....	Seattle SuperSonics Seattle SuperSonics The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....	2.9
Blocks per game	Dikembe Mutombo Dikembe Mutombo Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo , commonly referred to as Dikembe Mutombo, is a Congolese American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association....	Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association ....	4.5
FG%	Gheorghe Muresan Gheorghe Muresan Gheorghe Dumitru Muresan, also known as Ghi?a and "George" , is a retired Romanians professional basketball player. At 7 ft 7 in , he is tied with Sudanese player Manute Bol as the tallest man to ever play in the National Basketball Association....	Washington Bullets	58.4
FT%	Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is an former United States professional basketball player....	Denver Nuggets Denver Nuggets The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association ....	93.0
3FG%	Tim Legler Tim Legler Timothy Eugene "Legs" Legler is a retired United States professional basketball player in the NBA, and is a current ESPN analyst.College...	Washington Bullets	52.2

NBA awards

Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired United States professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instr...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
Rookie of the Year: Damon Stoudamire
Damon Stoudamire

Damon Lamon Stoudamire is a retired United States professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies....
, Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
Defensive Player of the Year: Gary Payton
Gary Payton

Gary Dwayne Payton is an United States professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association . He is best known for his 12-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics....
, Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics

The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....
Sixth Man of the Year: Toni Kukoc
Toni Kukoc

Toni Kukoc is a retired Croatian professional basketball player. He was renowned for his versatility and passing ability; although his natural position was small forward, he played all five Basketball#Positions and structures on the court with equal prowess and demonstrated court vision and an outside shooting touch that were seldom found i...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
Most Improved Player: Gheorghe Muresan
Gheorghe Muresan

Gheorghe Dumitru Muresan, also known as Ghi?a and "George" , is a retired Romanians professional basketball player. At 7 ft 7 in , he is tied with Sudanese player Manute Bol as the tallest man to ever play in the National Basketball Association....
, Washington Bullets
Coach of the Year: Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson

Philip Douglas "Phil" Jackson is a former American professional basketball player and the current Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jackson is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association ....
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
All-NBA First Team:

F - Karl Malone
Karl Malone

Karl Anthony Malone is a retired United States professional basketball player.Born in Summerfield, Louisiana, he was nicknamed in college as the Mailman for his consistency and his work in the post....
, Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
F - Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen

Scottie Maurice Pippen is a retired United States professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association . He is most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, with whom he was instrumental to helping the Bulls win Six NBA Championships and an NBA record 72 wins during the 1996 NBA Season....
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
C - David Robinson
David Robinson (basketball)

David Maurice Robinson is a retired United States National Basketball Association basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest center to ever play the game....
, San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They play in the National Basketball Association ....
G - Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired United States professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instr...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
G - Anfernee Hardaway, Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy....

All-NBA Second Team:

F - Shawn Kemp
Shawn Kemp

Shawn T. Kemp is an United States professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association....
, Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics

The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....
F - Grant Hill
Grant Hill (basketball)

Grant Henry Hill is an United States professional basketball player currently playing for the National Basketball Association's Phoenix Suns. As a college basketball with Duke University and early in his professional career with the Detroit Pistons, Hill was considered one of the best all-around players in the game, often leading his team in...
, Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are a team in the National Basketball Association based in the Detroit metropolitan area. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills....
C - Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a retired Nigerian American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Olajuwon played Center for the Houston Rockets, whom he led to back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, and the Toronto Raptors....
, Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are an Major North American professional sports teams basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in National Basketball Association ....
G - Gary Payton
Gary Payton

Gary Dwayne Payton is an United States professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association . He is best known for his 12-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics....
, Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics

The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....
G - John Stockton
John Stockton

John Houston Stockton is a retired American professional basketball player who spent his entire career as a point guard for the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association....
, Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....

All-NBA Third Team:

F - Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley

Charles Wade Barkley is an American retired professional basketball player and aspiring politician. Nicknamed "Sir Charles" for his aggressive and outspoken demeanor, and "The Round Mound of Rebound," for his unusual build and talent as a player, Barkley established himself as one of the National Basketball Association's most dom...
, Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are a Professional sports basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
F - Juwan Howard
Juwan Howard

Juwan Antonio Howard is an United States professional basketball player, currently playing for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association....
, Washington Bullets
C - Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal , frequently referred to simply as "Shaq", is an United States professional basketball player, rapper, and actor....
, Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy....
G - Mitch Richmond
Mitch Richmond

Mitchell James Richmond is a retired United States basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played collegiately at Kansas State University....
, Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings are members of the National Basketball Association ....
G - Reggie Miller
Reggie Miller

Reginald Wayne Miller is a retired American professional basketball player and one of the greatest NBA players of the 90s. Miller spent the entirety of his 18-year National Basketball Association career with the Indiana Pacers....
, Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association . The team is based in the state's capital and largest city, Indianapolis, Indiana, located in the center of the state....

NBA All-Defensive First Team:

F - Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman

Dennis Keith Rodman is a retired United States professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks....
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
F - Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen

Scottie Maurice Pippen is a retired United States professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association . He is most remembered for his time with the Chicago Bulls, with whom he was instrumental to helping the Bulls win Six NBA Championships and an NBA record 72 wins during the 1996 NBA Season....
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
C - David Robinson
David Robinson (basketball)

David Maurice Robinson is a retired United States National Basketball Association basketball player, who is often considered one of the greatest center to ever play the game....
, San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They play in the National Basketball Association ....
G - Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a retired United States professional basketball player and active businessman. His biography on the National Basketball Association website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instr...
, Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
G - Gary Payton
Gary Payton

Gary Dwayne Payton is an United States professional basketball player, formerly in the National Basketball Association . He is best known for his 12-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics....
, Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics

The Seattle SuperSonics were an United States professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific Division and Northwest Division s of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008....

NBA All-Defensive Second Team:

F - Horace Grant
Horace Grant

Horace Junior Grant is an United States retired basketball player. He attended and played college basketball at Clemson University, before playing professionally in the National Basketball Association , where he became a 4-time NBA champion....
, Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy....
F - Derrick McKey
Derrick McKey

Derrick Wayne McKey is a retired United States basketball player who played the most part of his National Basketball Association career between the small forward and the power forward positions....
, Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association . The team is based in the state's capital and largest city, Indianapolis, Indiana, located in the center of the state....
C - Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon is a retired Nigerian American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . Olajuwon played Center for the Houston Rockets, whom he led to back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, and the Toronto Raptors....
, Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are an Major North American professional sports teams basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in National Basketball Association ....
G - Bobby Phills
Bobby Phills

Bobby Ray Phills II was an United States professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Hornets....
, Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team and won their first Eastern Conference Championship in 2007....
G - Mookie Blaylock
Mookie Blaylock

Daron Oshay "Mookie" Blaylock , is a retired United States professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association....
, Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....

All-NBA Rookie First Team:

Damon Stoudamire
Damon Stoudamire

Damon Lamon Stoudamire is a retired United States professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies....
, Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
Joe Smith, Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are an USA professional basketball team based in Oakland, California, California, representing the San Francisco Bay Area....
Jerry Stackhouse
Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Darnell Stackhouse is an United States professional basketball player who currently plays both shooting guard and small forward for the National Basketball Association's Dallas Mavericks....
, Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers are Major North American professional sports teams basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the National Basketball Association ....
Antonio McDyess
Antonio McDyess

Antonio Keithflen McDyess is an American professional basketball player. McDyess is listed at 6'9" , 245 lb. and is a Power forward . He plays for the Detroit Pistons....
, Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association ....
Arvydas Sabonis
Arvydas Sabonis

Arvydas Romas Sabonis is a retired Lithuanian and Soviet professional basketball player and entrepreneur. At 2.21 m Sabonis played as a center for the Portland Trail Blazers for 8 seasons....
, Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon, Oregon....
Michael Finley
Michael Finley

Michael Howard Finley is an United States professional basketball player who is a member of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs.The 6' 7" shooting guard/small forward was originally drafted out of University of Wisconsin-Madison by the Phoenix Suns as the 21st overall pick of the 1995 NBA Draft....
, Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are a Professional sports basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....

All-NBA Rookie Second Team:

Rasheed Wallace
Rasheed Wallace

Rasheed Abdul Wallace is an United States professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association....
, Washington Bullets
Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett

Kevin Maurice Garnett is an United States professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics. After graduating from Farragut Career Academy, he was the fifth player 1995 NBA Draft....
, Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Their organization is a member of the National Basketball Association ....
Bryant Reeves
Bryant Reeves

Bryant Reeves is a retired United States professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association's Memphis Grizzlies. He was nicknamed Big Country by his college teammate Byron Houston after Reeves was amazed following his first airplane flight across the United States....
, Vancouver Grizzlies
Brent Barry
Brent Barry

Brent Robert Barry is an United States professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association , currently signed with the Houston Rockets....
, Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the National Basketball Association and are members of the NBA Western Conference's Pacific Division ....
Tyus Edney
Tyus Edney

Tyus Dwayne Edney is an United States professional basketball player, known for one of the greatest plays in college basketball history. Edney played point guard for UCLA from 1991-1995, and led the Bruins to the 1995 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament....
, Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. The Kings are members of the National Basketball Association ....

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1995-96 NBA season

Eastern Conference

Notable occurrences

Final standings

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

1995-96 NBA statistics leaders

NBA awards

See also