1997–98 Seattle SuperSonics season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 January 2025 Seattle SuperSonics 1998 yes 61 21 Pacific 1 2 George Karl Wally Walker KeyArena at Seattle Center KSTWFox Sports Northwest KJR West Semi-finals(lost to Lakers 1–4) SEA The 1997–98 Seattle SuperSonics season was the 30th 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 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the SuperSonics acquired All-Star forward Vin Baker from the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade, 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 May 15, 2022 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 June 17, 2021 re-acquired former SuperSonics All-Star guard Dale Ellis from the Denver Nuggets, Dale Ellis Joins SuperSonics, Again Associated Press October 2, 1997 https://apnews.com/article/9d666f55fa49e6827a4cf14792c4aa3d December 27, 2022 Wire Reports Sonics Trade for Ellis The Spokesman-Review October 3, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/oct/03/sonics-trade-for-ellis/ October 7, 2022 Wallingford John Sonics: Long-Range Bomber Ellis Returns a "Changed Man" Kitsap Sun October 3, 1997 https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1997/10-03/0016_sonics__long-range_bomber_ellis_r.html July 8, 2021 and signed free agents Jerome Kersey, Associated Press Plus: Basketball: Sonics Sign Kersey The New York Times September 25, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/09/25/sports/plus-basketball-sonics-sign-kersey.html February 2, 2023 Wire Services Sonics Sign Kersey The Spokesman-Review September 25, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/sep/25/sonics-sign-kersey/ July 11, 2022 and Greg Anthony. Associated Press Plus: Pro Basketball: Sonics Sign Anthony The New York Times October 10, 1997 https://www.nytimes.com/1997/10/10/sports/plus-pro-basketball-sonics-sign-anthony.html June 27, 2022 Associated Press Anthony Signs with Sonics The Spokesman-Review October 10, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/oct/10/anthony-signs-with-sonics/ February 2, 2023 Regular season With the addition of Baker and Ellis, the SuperSonics got off to a fast start with a 13–3 record, after posting a seven-game winning streak in November, despite losing Kersey to a stress fracture in his left foot, as he only played just 37 games. Associated Press The Houston Rockets, Who Will Be Without... Los Angeles Times November 26, 1997 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-nov-26-sp-57886-story.html July 12, 2022 Tacoma News Tribune Sonics Give Hurt Rookie a Workout The Spokesman-Review November 27, 1997 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/nov/27/sonics-give-hurt-rookie-a-workout/ February 4, 2023 The team posted an eight-game winning streak between December and January, winning 29 of their first 35 games of the regular season, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: A Memo to Michael: Watch Out for Sonics The New York Times January 11, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/01/11/sports/pro-basketball-a-memo-to-michael-watch-out-for-sonics.html July 18, 2021 and then later on holding the league's best record at 37–10 before the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 5, 1998 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=5&year=1998 July 20, 2022 The SuperSonics finished tied in first place in the Pacific Division along with the Los Angeles Lakers with a 61–21 record, and earned the second seed in the Western Conference; 1997–98 Seattle SuperSonics Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1998_games.html June 21, 2021 the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. Baker averaged 19.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, while Gary Payton averaged 19.2 points, 8.3 assists and 2.3 steals per game, led the SuperSonics with 134 three-point field goals, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. In addition, Detlef Schrempf provided the team with 15.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, while Ellis played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 11.8 points per game along 127 three-point field goals, while shooting .464 in three-point field goal percentage, and Hersey Hawkins contributed 10.5 points and 1.8 steals per game, along with 125 three-point field goals. Also off the bench, Sam Perkins contributed 7.2 points per game, while Kersey averaged 6.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, Anthony contributed 5.2 points and 2.6 assists per game, and starting center Jim McIlvaine provided with 3.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. 1997–98 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SEA/1998.html June 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, Baker and Payton were both selected for the 1998 NBA All-Star Game, as members of the Western Conference All-Star team, while head coach George Karl was selected to coach the Western Conference for the third time in five years. It was Baker's fourth and final All-Star appearance. Howard-Cooper Scott Lakers Get Four-Star Rating as Van Exel, Jones Honored Los Angeles Times January 28, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jan-28-sp-13049-story.html April 20, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1998 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1998 May 16, 2023 1998 NBA All-Star Game: East 135, West 114 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1998.html October 13, 2021 Meanwhile, Ellis participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout for the second consecutive year. NBA Long-Distance Shootout Roster Record-Journal January 21, 1998 20 https://books.google.com/books?id=julIAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA11&dq=1998+NBA+Long+Distance+Shootout+rosters&article_id=3470,3450627&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiXpf_28eWPAxV8vokEHdaoNdU4ChDoAXoECA0QAw#v=onepage&q=1998%20NBA%20Long%20Distance%20Shootout%20rosters&f=false September 19, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 19, 2025 Payton finished in third place in Most Valuable Player voting, behind Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, and Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz, while Baker finished in eighth place; Wise Mike The N.B.A. Playoffs: Jordan Is Winner of M.V.P. a 5th Time The New York Times May 19, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/05/19/sports/the-nba-playoffs-jordan-is-winner-of-mvp-a-5th-time.html September 23, 2022 1997–98 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1998.html January 1, 2022 Payton also finished in second place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, behind Dikembe Mutombo of the Atlanta Hawks, Associated Press Mutombo Earns Defensive Honor Los Angeles Times May 6, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-may-06-sp-46971-story.html December 15, 2022 while Baker finished tied in eighth place in Most Improved Player voting, Ellis finished in third place in Sixth Man of the Year voting, Associated Press Suns Player Wins NBA Sixth "Manning" Award Deseret News April 24, 1998 https://www.deseret.com/1998/4/24/19376225/suns-player-wins-nba-sixth-manning-award February 2, 2023 and Karl finished tied in fifth place in Coach of the Year voting. Bender Patricia 1997–98 Regular Season Award Winners Eskimo.com https://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/misc/awards98.html October 22, 2022 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. 1997–98 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1998.html October 10, 2025 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 1998 NBA playoffs, the SuperSonics faced off against the 7th–seeded Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that featured All-Star forward Kevin Garnett, second-year star Stephon Marbury, and Anthony Peeler. The Timberwolves were without All-Star forward Tom Gugliotta, who was out due to a season-ending ankle injury. The SuperSonics won Game 1 over the Timberwolves at home, 108–83 at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, 1998 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 1: Minnesota Timberwolves at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, April 24, 1998 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199804240SEA.html June 6, 2026 but then struggled and faced elimination again, losing the next two games, which included a Game 3 road loss at the Target Center, 98–90 as the Timberwolves took a 2–1 series lead. Associated Press N.B.A. Playoffs: Minnesota Shocks Seattle The New York Times April 29, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/29/sports/nba-playoffs-minnesota-shocks-seattle.html January 18, 2022 Associated Press SuperSonics Facing Elimination Again Los Angeles Times April 29, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-apr-29-sp-44230-story.html October 5, 2022 1998 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 3: Seattle SuperSonics at Minnesota Timberwolves Box Score, April 28, 1998 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199804280MIN.html June 6, 2026 However, the SuperSonics managed to win the next two games, including a Game 5 win over the Timberwolves at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, 97–84 to win in a hard-fought five-game series. Associated Press The N.B.A. Playoffs: Sonics Advance After Submerging the Spunky Timberwolves The New York Times May 3, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/05/03/sports/the-nba-playoffs-sonics-advance-after-submerging-the-spunky-timberwolves.html May 5, 2022 Heisler Mark SuperSonics Put Cubs to Bed Los Angeles Times May 3, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-may-03-sp-46043-story.html May 30, 2022 1998 NBA Western Conference First Round: Timberwolves vs. SuperSonics Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-western-conference-first-round-timberwolves-vs-supersonics.html February 4, 2023 In the Western Conference Semi-finals, the team faced off against the 3rd–seeded Lakers, who were led by the All-Star quartet of Shaquille O'Neal, Eddie Jones, second-year star Kobe Bryant, and Nick Van Exel. Despite both teams finishing with the same regular-season record, the SuperSonics had home-court advantage in the series. The SuperSonics won Game 1 over the Lakers at home, 106–92 at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, Associated Press N.B.A. Playoffs: Payton Scores 25 in Game 1 The New York Times May 5, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/05/05/sports/nba-playoffs-payton-scores-25-in-game-1.html October 5, 2022 Howard-Cooper Scott SuperSonics' Rebounding a New Concern Los Angeles Times May 6, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-may-06-sp-46966-story.html June 27, 2022 1998 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, May 4, 1998 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199805040SEA.html June 6, 2026 but then lost Game 2 at home, 92–68 as the Lakers evened the series; the SuperSonics struggled only shooting .329 in field-goal percentage in Game 2. 1998 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 2: Los Angeles Lakers at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, May 6, 1998 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199805060SEA.html June 6, 2026 The SuperSonics lost the next two games on the road at the Great Western Forum, before losing Game 5 to the Lakers at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, 110–95, thus losing the series in five games. Associated Press The N.B.A. Playoffs: The Finals in the West: It's Jazz vs. Lakers The New York Times May 13, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/05/13/sports/the-nba-playoffs-the-finals-in-the-west-it-s-jazz-vs-lakers.html May 5, 2022 Adande J.A. In Closing, Karl Keeps His Chin Up Los Angeles Times May 13, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-may-13-sp-49214-story.html May 30, 2022 1998 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Lakers vs. SuperSonics Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1998-nba-western-conference-semifinals-lakers-vs-supersonics.html February 4, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Karl was fired as head coach in late May, Associated Press N.B.A. Playoffs: Karl's Days in Seattle Are Over The New York Times May 27, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/05/27/sports/nba-playoffs-karl-s-days-in-seattle-are-over.html July 26, 2017 Sonics Fire Karl, Staff The Washington Post May 27, 1998 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1998/05/27/sonics-fire-karl-staff/25f54042-a1d5-4cd6-a444-022012539f26/ January 4, 2023https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PmJWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=VfEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6568%2C4748898 The Spokesman-Review Spokane, Washington (Tacoma News Tribune) Condotta Bob Walker Runs Karl Out of Seattle May 27, 1998 C1 May 9, 2022 and was then hired three months later by the Milwaukee Bucks, CBS News.com Staff Karl Named New Coach of Bucks CBS News August 29, 1998 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karl-named-new-coach-of-bucks/#app December 15, 2022 Associated Press Plus: Pro Basketball -- Milwaukee: George Karl to Coach Bucks The New York Times August 30, 1998 https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/30/sports/plus-pro-basketball-milwaukee-george-karl-to-coach-bucks.html May 23, 2022 Staff and Wire Reports Karl Gets Job to Turn Bucks Into Winners Los Angeles Times August 30, 1998 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-aug-30-sp-18080-story.html September 30, 2022 while Perkins signed as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers, Times Wire Services League (and Rodman) Back Again Los Angeles Times January 21, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jan-21-sp-286-story.html November 18, 2022 Pacers Sign Perkins for 2 Years Associated Press January 21, 1999 https://apnews.com/article/2f11c517e2d688bd3771952e553c66a6 June 25, 2023 Wise Mike Pro Basketball: A Flurry of Activity Marks End of Lockout The New York Times January 22, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/22/sports/pro-basketball-a-flurry-of-activity-marks-end-of-lockout.html October 13, 2021 and long-time SuperSonics defensive guard Nate McMillan retired after only playing just 18 games this season due to knee surgery. Tacoma News Tribune McMillan's Comeback May Give Seattle a Lift The Spokesman-Review February 18, 1998 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1998/feb/18/mcmillans-comeback-may-give-seattle-a-lift/ January 4, 2023 Basketball Briefs Deseret News February 18, 1998 https://www.deseret.com/1998/2/18/19364253/basketball-briefs February 4, 2023 Nelson Glenn Nate McMillan: The Day After, Nate Bows Out The Seattle Times May 14, 1998 https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19980514&slug=2750624 July 4, 2021 Meanwhile, Kersey signed with the San Antonio Spurs, Associated Press NBA Dealings: McDyess, Divac and Smith Sign Kitsap Sun January 23, 1999 https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1999/01-23/0066_nba_dealings__mcdyess__divac_and_.html June 25, 2023 Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: A Scrum for the Title The New York Times February 4, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/04/sports/pro-basketball-a-scrum-for-the-title.html June 28, 2022 McIlvaine was traded to the New Jersey Nets, Broussard Chris Basketball: Nets Obtain McIlvaine to Shore Up Defense The New York Times January 19, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/19/sports/basketball-nets-obtain-mcilvaine-to-shore-up-defense.html January 1, 2022 Nunyo Demasio Sonics to Send McIlvaine to New Jersey, Will Get Cage and MacLean, Plus Salary Room The Seattle Times January 19, 1999 https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19990119/2939497/sonics-to-send-mcilvaine-to-new-jersey----will-get-cage-and-maclean-plus-salary-room November 1, 2024 Heisler Mark Unofficially, of Course, Rodman Looks Finished Los Angeles Times January 20, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jan-20-sp-65500-story.html December 27, 2022 and David Wingate signed with the New York Knicks. Popper Steve Basketball: Childs Works and Lets Trade Rumors Roll Off His Mind The New York Times February 2, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/02/sports/basketball-childs-works-and-lets-trade-rumors-roll-off-his-mind.html November 18, 2022 Draft picks 1997 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 23 Bobby Jackson PG/SG United States Minnesota 2 41 Ed Elisma F United States Georgia Tech 2 55 Mark Blount C United States Pittsburgh Roster Seattle SuperSonics 1997–98 #18453B #ffc11f #B22222 #FFFFFF 2 Greg Anthony PG 6 0 176 1967–11–15 UNLV 42 Vin Baker PF 6 11 232 1971–11–23 Hartford 4 James Cotton basketball SG 6 5 220 1975–12–14 Long Beach State 9 Dale Ellis SF 6 7 205 1960–08–06 Tennessee 33 Hersey Hawkins SG 6 3 190 1966–09–29 Bradley 44 Stephen Howard basketball SF 6 9 225 1970–07–15 DePaul yes 7 Jerome Kersey SF 6 7 215 1962–06–26 Longwood 22 Jim McIlvaine C 7 1 240 1972–07–30 Marquette 10 Nate McMillan SG 6 5 195 1964–08–03 North Carolina State 20 Gary Payton PG 6 4 180 1968–07–23 Oregon State 14 Sam Perkins PF 6 9 235 1961–06–14 North Carolina 11 Detlef Schrempf SF 6 10 214 1963–01–21 Washington 15 Aaron Williams basketball C 6 9 220 1971–10–02 Xavier 25 David Wingate basketball SG 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 January 2011 Playoffs Seattle SuperSonics yes 1998 #18453B #FFC11F Seattle SuperSonics First round yes yes no #B22222 #FFFFFF 2 1 1 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 24 | Minnesota | W 108–83 | Vin Baker (25) | Vin Baker (12) | Gary Payton (7) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 26 | Minnesota | L 93–98 | Gary Payton (32) | Detlef Schrempf (10) | Nate McMillan (6) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | April 28 | @ Minnesota | L 90–98 | Gary Payton (26) | Vin Baker (12) | three players tied (5) | Target Center19,006 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | April 30 | @ Minnesota | W 92–88 | Payton, Hawkins (24) | Vin Baker (12) | Gary Payton (8) | Target Center19,006 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 2 | Minnesota | W 97–84 | Gary Payton (29) | Detlef Schrempf (11) | three players tied (4) | KeyArena17,072 | 3–2 |- Seattle SuperSonics Conference Semi-finals yes no #B22222 #FFFFFF 1 2 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 4 | L.A. Lakers | W 106–92 | Gary Payton (25) | Hawkins, Baker (8) | Gary Payton (6) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 6 | L.A. Lakers | L 68–92 | Vin Baker (13) | Detlef Schrempf (8) | Gary Payton (5) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 8 | @ L.A. Lakers | L 103–119 | Detlef Schrempf (26) | Vin Baker (12) | Gary Payton (13) | Great Western Forum17,505 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 10 | @ L.A. Lakers | L 100–112 | Gary Payton (31) | Gary Payton (8) | Gary Payton (13) | Great Western Forum17,505 | 1–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 12 | L.A. Lakers | L 95–110 | Vin Baker (28) | Vin Baker (9) | Hersey Hawkins (6) | KeyArena17,072 | 1–4 |- SEA yes 1998 Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGGary Payton 82 82 38.4 .453 .338 .744 4.6 8.3 2.3 .2 19.2Vin Baker 82 82 35.9 .542 .143 .591 8.0 1.9 1.1 1.0 19.2Hersey Hawkins 82 82 31.7 .440 .415 .868 4.1 2.7 1.8 .2 10.5Sam Perkins 81 0 20.7 .416 .392 .789 3.1 1.4 .8 .4 7.2Greg Anthony 80 0 12.8 .430 .415 .663 1.4 2.6 .8 .0 5.2Dale Ellis 79 0 24.5 .497 .464 .782 2.3 1.1 .8 .1 11.8Detlef Schrempf 78 78 35.2 .487 .415 .844 7.1 4.4 .8 .2 15.8Jim McIlvaine 78 72 15.5 .453 .000 .556 3.3 .2 .3 1.8 3.2Aaron Williams basketball 65 9 11.6 .523 .000 .776 2.3 .2 .3 .6 4.6David Wingate basketball 58 2 9.4 .471 .429 .517 1.4 .6 .4 .1 2.6Jerome Kersey 37 2 19.4 .416 .100 .600 3.6 1.2 1.4 .4 6.3Nate McMillan 18 1 15.5 .343 .441 1.000 2.2 3.1 .8 .2 3.4Eric Snow† 17 0 4.4 .435 .000 .500 .2 .8 .0 .1 1.5Stephen Howard basketball 13 0 4.1 .381 .500 .9 .2 .2 .1 1.9James Cotton basketball 9 0 3.7 .381 .000 .889 .7 .0 .1 .1 2.7George Zidek† 6 0 3.7 .214 .500 1.000 .7 .2 .0 .0 1.8 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGGary Payton 10 10 42.8 .475 .380 .940 3.4 7.0 1.8 .1 24.0Detlef Schrempf 10 10 37.5 .512 .143 .816 7.7 3.9 .7 .1 16.1Vin Baker 10 10 37.1 .530 .421 9.4 1.8 1.8 1.5 15.8Hersey Hawkins 10 10 33.7 .466 .395 .875 5.7 3.6 1.8 .1 13.4Jerome Kersey 10 5 21.3 .431 .000 .842 4.0 .9 1.0 1.0 7.8Sam Perkins 10 1 21.0 .381 .417 .600 3.2 1.4 .3 .5 5.4Dale Ellis 10 0 17.0 .377 .423 .833 1.3 .6 .2 .0 5.6Greg Anthony 9 0 13.1 .300 .263 .375 1.1 1.1 .6 .1 3.6Nate McMillan 7 0 14.1 .333 .167 1.000 2.3 2.1 .4 .3 2.3Jim McIlvaine 6 4 9.8 .300 .000 .500 1.7 .2 .3 1.0 2.2David Wingate basketball 3 0 4.3 .400 .667 1.3 .7 .3 .0 2.7Aaron Williams basketball 3 0 2.3 .000 1.000 .3 .0 .0 .3 .7 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Awards Gary Payton, All-NBA First Team Gary Payton, NBA All-Defensive First Team Vin Baker, All-NBA Second Team Records January 2011 Transactions Trades January 2011 Free agents 52% Additions Player Signed Former team Subtractions Player Left New team See also 1997–98 NBA season References 2 Category:Seattle SuperSonics seasons Seattle