1996–97 Seattle SuperSonics season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 January 2025 Seattle SuperSonics 1997 yes 57 25 Pacific 1 2 George Karl Wally Walker KeyArena at Seattle Center KSTWFox Sports Northwest KJR West Semi-finals(lost to Rockets 3–4) SEA The 1996–97 Seattle SuperSonics season was the 29th season for the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association. Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/ August 9, 2026 The SuperSonics entered the regular season as runners-up in the 1996 NBA Finals, having lost to the Chicago Bulls in six games. Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the SuperSonics signed free agent center Jim McIlvaine to a 7-year $33.6 million contract, which was controversial as McIlvaine previously played a reserve role for the Washington Bullets in his first two seasons of his NBA career; he only averaged 2.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game during the previous season. Cour Jim Sonics Get Their Center: Jim McIlvaine Associated Press July 22, 1996 https://apnews.com/article/13be9fea2e056ce17f0d2fbea4601bef February 1, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220324003935/https://apnews.com/article/13be9fea2e056ce17f0d2fbea4601bef March 24, 2022 dead Allen Percy McIlvaine Solution in Middle? The Seattle Times July 23, 1996 https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19960723&slug=2340633 July 3, 2021 Taylor Phil Spotlight: Jim McIlvaine: Seattle Is Gambling $35 Million on a Former Backup Center to Help It Hit the Jackpot Sports Illustrated Vault November 11, 1996 https://vault.si.com/vault/1996/11/11/spotlight-jim-mcilvaine-seattle-is-gambling-35-million-on-a-former-backup-center-to-help-it-hit-the-jackpot October 27, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20211129174609/https://vault.si.com/vault/1996/11/11/spotlight-jim-mcilvaine-seattle-is-gambling-35-million-on-a-former-backup-center-to-help-it-hit-the-jackpot November 29, 2021 dead The team also signed other free agents, Craig Ehlo, Sonics Sign Free Agent Craig Ehlo United Press International July 23, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/07/23/Sonics-sign-free-agent-Craig-Ehlo/9552838094400/ December 30, 2021 Blanchette John Journeyman Ehlo Takes Career Turn for the Better The Spokesman-Review October 24, 1996 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/oct/24/journeyman-ehlo-takes-career-turn-for-the-better/ November 18, 2022 and Larry Stewart, Smith Theresa Stewart Sets Blurry Sights on Making Sonics' Roster; Competition Getting Physical Among Seattle's Free Agents The Spokesman-Review October 4, 1996 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/oct/04/stewart-sets-blurry-sights-on-making-sonics/ January 28, 2023 Underwood Roger Roger Underwood's NBA Notebook: Injured McMillan Helps from the Sonics' Bench Kitsap Sun November 24, 1996 https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1996/11-24/354351_roger_underwood__39_s_nba_noteb.html January 13, 2023 and then later on signed former All-Star forward Terry Cummings in January. Associated Press Seattle May Sign Cummings Los Angeles Times January 12, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-01-12-sp-18025-story.html January 13, 2023 Associated Press Sonics Dump Pacers; Cummings May Sign Monday with Seattle The Spokesman-Review January 12, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/jan/12/sonics-dump-pacers-cummings-may-sign-monday-with/ November 18, 2022 Sonics Sign Terry Cummings Associated Press January 13, 1997 https://apnews.com/article/fbbd3139f317c6b1282d4f0cc592611e July 18, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210718230234/https://apnews.com/article/fbbd3139f317c6b1282d4f0cc592611e July 18, 2021 dead Regular season With the addition of McIlvaine, the SuperSonics posted an 11-game winning streak after losing two of their first three games of the regular season. The team posted a nine-game winning streak in January, and later on held a 32–15 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 6, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=6&year=1997 July 19, 2022 The SuperSonics posted a seven-game winning streak in February, and won their third Division title in four years, finishing in first place in the Pacific Division with a 57–25 record, and earning the second seed in the Western Conference; 1996–97 Seattle SuperSonics Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1997_games.html June 21, 2021 the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the seventh consecutive year. The SuperSonics had the sixth best team defensive rating in the NBA.https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/defense/?sort=DEF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=1996-97&SeasonType=Regular%20Season Teams Defense NBA.com April 17, 2021 Gary Payton averaged 21.8 points, 7.1 assists and 2.4 steals per game, contributed 119 three-point field goals, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Shawn Kemp averaged 18.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, and Detlef Schrempf provided the team with 16.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, but only played 61 games due to a foot injury. Wire Reports Schrempf Lost at Least Five Games with Foot Injury The Spokesman-Review February 28, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/feb/28/schrempf-lost-at-least-five-games-with-foot-injury/ June 27, 2022 Tacoma News Tribune Schrempf Says He'll Return Soon The Spokesman-Review March 7, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/mar/07/schrempf-says-hell-return-soon/ October 4, 2022 Howard-Cooper Scott Lakers Ease Pain with Key Victory Los Angeles Times April 2, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-04-02-sp-44492-story.html December 27, 2022 In addition, Hersey Hawkins contributed 13.9 points and 1.9 steals per game, and led the SuperSonics with 143 three-point field goals, while off the bench, sixth man Sam Perkins provided with 11.0 points per game and 122 three-point field goals, Cummings averaged 8.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 45 games, Stewart provided with 4.3 points per game, and McIlvaine, who was the team's starting center, contributed 3.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. 1996–97 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1997.html June 21, 2021 Defensive guard Nate McMillan only played just 37 games this season due to a torn right abductor muscle, Associated Press So Far, Sonics Are Anything But Super Deseret News December 9, 1996 https://www.deseret.com/1996/12/9/19281672/so-far-sonics-are-anything-but-super January 28, 2023 Nate McMillan Rejoins NBA Team Associated Press February 11, 1997 https://apnews.com/article/8a81fc8b368a2654bce81330d31d5c0a December 30, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20230404211413/https://apnews.com/article/8a81fc8b368a2654bce81330d31d5c0a April 4, 2023 dead as he averaged 4.6 points, 3.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game. During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Gund Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Payton, Kemp and Schrempf were all selected for the 1997 NBA All-Star Game, as members of the Western Conference All-Star team; it was Schrempf's third and final All-Star appearance. Payton posted a double-double of 17 points and 10 assists, despite the Western Conference losing to the Eastern Conference, 132–120. Fry Darrell On to the Next Stage Tampa Bay Times February 8, 1997 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/02/08/on-to-the-next-stage/ December 28, 2022 NBA.com Staff 1997 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1997 May 16, 2023 1997 NBA All-Star Game: East 132, West 120 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1997.html October 13, 2021 Meanwhile, Perkins participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout. NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 19, 2025 Payton finished in sixth place in Most Valuable Player voting, Kawakami Tim MVP: Malone, the Standout Jazz Forward Known as Mailman, Edges Jordan in the Voting to Earn Stamp of Greatness Los Angeles Times May 19, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-05-19-sp-60282-story.html September 24, 2022 1996–97 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1997.html January 2, 2022 and also finished in second place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, behind Dikembe Mutombo of the Atlanta Hawks, while Kemp finished tied in sixth place, Associated Press Mutombo Picks Up Defensive Award The New York Times April 25, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/25/sports/mutombo-picks-up-defensive-award.html December 31, 2024 and Perkins finished tied in fifth place in Sixth Man of the Year voting. Associated Press Knicks' Starks Turns Demotion Into Honor The Spokesman-Review April 24, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/apr/24/knicks-starks-turns-demotion-into-honor/ June 10, 2023 The SuperSonics finished 13th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 699,952 at the KeyArena at Seattle Center during the regular season. 1996–97 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1997.html October 10, 2025 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 1997 NBA playoffs, the SuperSonics faced off against the 7th–seeded Phoenix Suns, a team that featured Kevin Johnson, Rex Chapman, and All-Star guard Jason Kidd. The SuperSonics lost Game 1 to the Suns at home, 106–101 at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, Associated Press  Chapman's 3-Pointers Sink Sonics  The New York Times  April 26, 1997  https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/26/sports/chapman-s-3-pointers-sink-sonics.html June 5, 2026 Associated Press  Chapman Helps Defeat Seattle  Los Angeles Times  April 26, 1997  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-04-26-sp-52694-story.html June 5, 2026 1997 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 1: Phoenix Suns at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, April 25, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199704250SEA.html June 5, 2026 but then won Game 2 at home by a 44-point margin, 122–78. 1997 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 2: Phoenix Suns at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, April 27, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199704270SEA.html June 5, 2026 The SuperSonics faced elimination after losing Game 3 to the Suns on the road, 110–103 at the America West Arena, as the Suns took a 2–1 series lead. Friend Tom Sonics Fall in Familiar 2-1 Hole The New York Times April 30, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/30/sports/sonics-fall-in-familiar-2-1-hole.html January 18, 2022 Associated Press Suns Beat SuperSonics, Again Los Angeles Times April 30, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-04-30-sp-53800-story.html October 5, 2022 1997 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 3: Seattle SuperSonics at Phoenix Suns Box Score, April 29, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199704290PHO.html May 31, 2026 However, the SuperSonics managed to win Game 4 on the road in overtime, 122–115 to even the series, Condotta Bob  Sonics Keep the Drive Alive: Seattle Survives Amazing Shot for O.T. Win  The Spokesman-Review  May 2, 1997  https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/may/02/sonics-keep-the-drive-alive-seattle-survives/ June 5, 2026 Friend Tom  The Drama Hits Peak for Sonics and Suns  The New York Times  May 3, 1997  https://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/03/sports/the-drama-hits-peak-for-sonics-and-suns.html June 5, 2026 1997 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 4: Seattle SuperSonics at Phoenix Suns Box Score, May 1, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199705010PHO.html June 5, 2026 and then won Game 5 over the Suns at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, 116–92 to win in a hard-fought five-game series. Friend Tom Sonics Beat Suns, Dousing Lights on Johnson's Career The New York Times May 4, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/04/sports/sonics-beat-suns-dousing-lights-on-johnson-s-career.html May 13, 2022 Moore Jim Sonics 116, Suns 92 The Washington Post May 4, 1997 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1997/05/04/sonics-116-suns-92/fb7b0ce4-1af8-470f-becc-3e9a4a749063/ November 25, 2022 1997 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. SuperSonics Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1997-nba-western-conference-first-round-suns-vs-supersonics.html February 4, 2023 In the Western Conference Semi-finals, the team faced off against the 3rd–seeded Houston Rockets, who were led by the All-Star trio of Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley and Clyde Drexler. Despite both teams finishing with the same regular-season record, and with the SuperSonics winning the Pacific Division title, the Rockets had home-court advantage in the series. The Rockets took a 3–1 series lead over the SuperSonics, defeating them in Game 4 at the KeyArena at Seattle Center in overtime, 110–106. Associated Press Rockets Are Almost Home Free After Overtime Victory The New York Times May 12, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/12/sports/rockets-are-almost-home-free-after-overtime-victory.html January 19, 2022 Adande J.A. Rockets 110, SuperSonics 106 The Washington Post May 12, 1997 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1997/05/12/rockets-110-supersonics-106/2459dfc4-ff86-4a3f-9bca-c780d83e729d/ October 5, 2022 1997 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Houston Rockets at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, May 11, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199705110SEA.html May 31, 2026 The SuperSonics managed to win the next two games, including a Game 6 home win over the Rockets, 99–96 to even the series at 3–3. Friend Tom Fisticuffs Fever Spreads to Seattle The New York Times May 16, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/16/sports/fisticuffs-fever-spreads-to-seattle.html January 19, 2022 Associated Press It Gets Worse for Rockets Los Angeles Times May 16, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-05-16-sp-59413-story.html October 5, 2022 1997 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 6: Houston Rockets at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, May 15, 1997 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199705150SEA.html May 31, 2026 However, the SuperSonics lost Game 7 to the Rockets on the road, 96–91 at The Summit, thus losing in a hard-fought seven-game series. Howe Verhovek Sam Barkley Closer to Goal as Rockets Move Ahead The New York Times May 18, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/18/sports/barkley-closer-to-goal-as-rockets-move-ahead.html May 13, 2022 Associated Press Rockets Survive SuperSonic Scare Los Angeles Times May 18, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-05-18-sp-60086-story.html May 30, 2022 1997 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: SuperSonics vs. Rockets Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1997-nba-western-conference-semifinals-supersonics-vs-rockets.html February 4, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Kemp was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an off-season three-team trade after eight seasons with the SuperSonics. Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Sonics' Kemp Gets Wish and Is Traded, to Cavs The New York Times September 26, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/26/sports/pro-basketball-sonics-kemp-gets-wish-and-is-traded-to-cavs.html February 28, 2017 Baker Chris Kemp Is Key Player in Three-Way Trade Los Angeles Times September 26, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-sep-26-sp-36358-story.html September 18, 2022 Sherwin Bob Shawn Kemp Moves On, Reign Comes to an End; Kemp Is a Cav, Baker Is a Sonic After 3-Way Deal The Seattle Times September 26, 1997 https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19970926&slug=2562608 May 15, 2022 Meanwhile, Cummings signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia 76ers, Associated Press Two Free Agents Sign The New York Times September 5, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/05/sports/two-free-agents-sign.html January 1, 2022 Shapiro Mark 76ers Sign Cummings to 2-Year Deal Chicago Tribune September 5, 1997 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-09-05-9709050225-story.html January 4, 2023 Staff and Wire Reports NBA Referee Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns Los Angeles Times September 5, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-sep-05-sp-29188-story.html January 13, 2023 Stewart was released to free agency, and Ehlo retired. Draft picks 1996 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 2 35 Joseph Blair C United States Arizona 2 45 Joe Vogel C United States Colorado State 2 47 Ron Riley SG/SF United States Arizona State 2 57 Drew Barry PG United States Georgia Tech Roster Seattle SuperSonics 1996–97 #18453B #ffc11f #B22222 #FFFFFF 34 Terry Cummings F 6 9 220 1961–03–15 DePaul 3 Craig Ehlo G 6 6 180 1961–08–11 Washington State 21 Greg Graham G 6 4 174 1970–11–26 Indiana 24 Antonio Harvey C 6 11 250 1970–07–06 Pfeiffer 33 Hersey Hawkins G 6 3 190 1966–09–29 Bradley 40 Shawn Kemp F 6 10 230 1969–11–26 Trinity Valley CC 22 Jim McIlvaine C 7 1 240 1972–07–30 Marquette 10 Nate McMillan G 6 5 195 1964–08–03 North Carolina State 20 Gary Payton G 6 4 180 1968–07–23 Oregon State 14 Sam Perkins C 6 9 235 1961–06–14 North Carolina 55 Steve Scheffler C 6 9 250 1967–09–03 Purdue 11 Detlef Schrempf F 6 10 214 1963–01–21 Washington 13 Eric Snow G 6 3 190 1973–04–24 Michigan State 23 Larry Stewart basketball F 6 8 220 1968–09–21 Coppin State 25 David Wingate basketball G 6 5 185 1963–12–15 Georgetown George Karl Dwane Casey Tim Grgurich Terry Stotts Bob Weiss Regular season Season standings SEA SEA Game log Playoffs Seattle SuperSonics yes 1997 #18453B #FFC11F Seattle SuperSonics First round yes yes no #B22222 #FFFFFF 2 1 1 1 |- | 1 | April 25 | Phoenix | L 101–106 | Gary Payton (23) | Shawn Kemp (15) | Gary Payton (9) | KeyArena17,072 | 0–1 |- | 2 | April 27 | Phoenix | W 122–78 | Payton, Kemp (23) | Shawn Kemp (15) | Gary Payton (6) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–1 |- | 3 | April 29 | @ Phoenix | L 103–110 | Gary Payton (34) | Shawn Kemp (11) | Gary Payton (6) | America West Arena19,023 | 1–2 |- | 4 | May 1 | @ Phoenix | W 122–115 (OT) | Gary Payton (28) | Shawn Kemp (20) | Gary Payton (14) | America West Arena19,023 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 3 | Phoenix | W 116–92 | Detlef Schrempf (24) | Shawn Kemp (11) | Gary Payton (10) | KeyArena17,072 | 3–2 |- Seattle SuperSonics Conference Semi-finals yes no #B22222 #FFFFFF 1 2 2 2 |- | 1 | May 5 | @ Houston | L 102–112 | Shawn Kemp (24) | Shawn Kemp (11) | Eric Snow (7) | The Summit16,285 | 0–1 |- | 2 | May 7 | @ Houston | W 106–101 | Shawn Kemp (22) | Shawn Kemp (15) | Gary Payton (9) | The Summit16,285 | 1–1 |- | 3 | May 9 | Houston | L 93–97 | Payton, Kemp (28) | Shawn Kemp (10) | Payton, Kemp (5) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–2 |- | 4 | May 11 | Houston | L 106–110 (OT) | Gary Payton (27) | Kemp, Cummings (9) | Gary Payton (11) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–3 |- | 5 | May 13 | @ Houston | W 100–94 | Hersey Hawkins (23) | Shawn Kemp (10) | Gary Payton (11) | The Summit16,285 | 2–3 |- | 6 | May 15 | Houston | W 99–96 | Shawn Kemp (22) | Shawn Kemp (11) | Gary Payton (13) | KeyArena17,072 | 3–3 |- | 7 | May 17 | @ Houston | L 91–96 | Gary Payton (27) | Shawn Kemp (10) | Gary Payton (7) | The Summit16,285 | 3–4 |- SEA yes 1997 Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGGary Payton 82 82 39.2 .476 .313 .715 4.6 7.1 2.4 .2 21.8Hersey Hawkins 82 82 33.6 .464 .403 .875 3.9 3.0 1.9 .1 13.9Jim McIlvaine 82 79 18.0 .471 .143 .495 4.0 .3 .5 2.0 3.8Shawn Kemp 81 75 34.0 .510 .364 .742 10.0 1.9 1.5 1.0 18.7Sam Perkins 81 4 24.4 .439 .395 .817 3.7 1.3 .9 .6 11.0Larry Stewart basketball 70 21 14.0 .444 .243 .720 2.4 .7 .4 .3 4.3Eric Snow 67 0 11.6 .451 .267 .712 1.0 2.4 .6 .0 3.0David Wingate basketball 65 2 14.3 .416 .352 .825 1.1 1.2 .7 .1 3.6Craig Ehlo 62 0 13.7 .351 .284 .500 1.8 1.1 .6 .1 3.5Detlef Schrempf 61 60 35.9 .492 .354 .801 6.5 4.4 1.0 .3 16.8Terry Cummings 45 3 18.4 .486 .600 .695 4.1 .9 .7 .2 8.2Nate McMillan 37 2 21.6 .409 .333 .655 3.2 3.8 1.6 .2 4.6Greg Graham 28 0 7.0 .363 .290 .650 .5 .4 .4 .0 3.3Steve Scheffler 7 0 4.1 .857 .500 .4 .0 .0 .0 1.9Antonio Harvey 6 0 4.3 .455 .833 1.7 .2 .0 .7 2.5Elmore Spencer 1 0 5.0 .000 .0 .0 1.0 .0 .0 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGGary Payton 12 12 45.5 .412 .333 .820 5.4 8.7 2.2 .3 23.8Hersey Hawkins 12 12 40.3 .470 .458 .914 4.5 2.8 2.5 .3 15.3Detlef Schrempf 12 12 38.3 .472 .552 .815 5.8 3.4 1.1 .1 16.9Shawn Kemp 12 12 36.8 .486 .200 .829 12.3 3.0 1.2 1.3 21.6Sam Perkins 12 6 28.3 .337 .311 .862 4.4 1.3 1.0 1.0 8.4Terry Cummings 12 6 24.3 .489 .667 6.0 1.2 .9 .5 8.8David Wingate basketball 12 0 16.0 .424 .387 .692 3.1 1.2 .4 .3 6.4Eric Snow 8 0 6.0 .455 .500 .500 .3 1.5 .5 .0 1.6Greg Graham 6 0 7.2 .286 .250 .750 .8 1.0 .3 .0 2.0Jim McIlvaine 5 0 5.6 .571 .500 .4 .0 .2 .4 1.8Larry Stewart basketball 4 0 4.0 .833 .500 1.000 .3 .5 .5 .3 3.3Nate McMillan 3 0 13.7 .000 .000 1.7 1.0 .3 .0 .0 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Awards Gary Payton, All-NBA Second Team Gary Payton, NBA All-Defensive First Team Records January 2011 Transactions Trades January 2011 Free agents 52% Additions Player Signed Former team Subtractions Player Left New team References 2 See also 1996–97 NBA season Category:Seattle SuperSonics seasons Seattle