The 1996-97 Philadelphia 76ers season marked the beginning of a new era with the arrival of Allen Iverson, the first overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. Iverson quickly became the face of the franchise, showcasing his scoring ability and tenacity on the court. Despite his individual brilliance, the team struggled overall, finishing with a disappointing 22-60 record.
Under head coach Johnny Davis, the 76ers faced challenges with team chemistry and injuries, which contributed to their poor performance. However, Iverson’s impact was undeniable as he averaged 23.5 points per game and earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award. Iverson’s presence offered hope for a better future, but the 76ers were still a work in progress during this transitional season, needing to build around their new star.
- Regular Season Record: 22-60
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats for 1996-97 Season
POINTS
Allen Iverson
23.5
REBOUNDS
Derrick Coleman
10.1
ASSISTS
Allen Iverson
7.5
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Allen Iverson | 76 | 23.5 | 4.1 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 34.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | 81 | 20.7 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 29.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Derrick Coleman | 57 | 18.1 | 10.1 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 26.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Clarence Weatherspoon | 82 | 12.2 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Don MacLean | 37 | 10.9 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 31.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Davis | 75 | 8.5 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 25.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rex Walters | 59 | 6.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Scott Williams | 62 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lucious Harris | 54 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 36.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Doug Overton | 61 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joe Courtney | 4 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Hendrickson | 29 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Frankie King | 7 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adrian Caldwell | 27 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Cage | 82 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mark Bradtke | 36 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Philadelphia 76ers 1996-97 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1996-97 season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 1996 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-103 | |
| Nov 02, 1996 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 115-86 | |
| Nov 05, 1996 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 83-81 | |
| Nov 08, 1996 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-105 | |
| Nov 09, 1996 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 112-95 | |
| Nov 12, 1996 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-97 | |
| Nov 13, 1996 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 110-98 | |
| Nov 15, 1996 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-89 | |
| Nov 16, 1996 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-89 | |
| Nov 20, 1996 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 103-92 | |
| Nov 22, 1996 | @ Washington Bullets | L 88-76 | |
| Nov 23, 1996 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-92 | |
| Nov 26, 1996 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-88 | |
| Nov 29, 1996 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-91 | |
| Nov 30, 1996 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 96-90 | |
| Dec 04, 1996 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-103 | |
| Dec 05, 1996 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 106-102 | |
| Dec 07, 1996 | @ Houston Rockets | L 123-108 | |
| Dec 09, 1996 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 118-94 | |
| Dec 11, 1996 | vs. Miami Heat | L 84-79 | |
| Dec 13, 1996 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 84-75 | |
| Dec 14, 1996 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-81 | |
| Dec 17, 1996 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 93-84 | |
| Dec 20, 1996 | vs. New York Knicks | L 110-103 | |
| Dec 21, 1996 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 111-105 | |
| Dec 26, 1996 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 118-89 | |
| Dec 28, 1996 | @ Utah Jazz | L 110-84 | |
| Dec 29, 1996 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-102 | |
| Jan 02, 1997 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 96-82 | |
| Jan 03, 1997 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-114 | |
| Jan 05, 1997 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 107-106 | |
| Jan 07, 1997 | @ Orlando Magic | L 109-88 | |
| Jan 08, 1997 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 111-93 | |
| Jan 10, 1997 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 120-99 | |
| Jan 13, 1997 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-96 | |
| Jan 15, 1997 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 128-111 | |
| Jan 17, 1997 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 105-103 | |
| Jan 19, 1997 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-107 | |
| Jan 20, 1997 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 114-104 | |
| Jan 22, 1997 | @ Boston Celtics | W 127-125 | |
| Jan 24, 1997 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 107-92 | |
| Jan 25, 1997 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 104-95 | |
| Jan 29, 1997 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-99 | |
| Jan 31, 1997 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 109-99 | |
| Feb 01, 1997 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-100 | |
| Feb 05, 1997 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 113-97 | |
| Feb 11, 1997 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-94 | |
| Feb 13, 1997 | @ New York Knicks | L 107-92 | |
| Feb 15, 1997 | @ Miami Heat | L 125-99 | |
| Feb 16, 1997 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 112-97 | |
| Feb 18, 1997 | vs. Miami Heat | L 111-83 | |
| Feb 20, 1997 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-84 | |
| Feb 22, 1997 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-80 | |
| Feb 25, 1997 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 98-93 | |
| Feb 26, 1997 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 111-104 | |
| Feb 28, 1997 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-100 | |
| Mar 02, 1997 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-95 | |
| Mar 04, 1997 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 107-106 | |
| Mar 06, 1997 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 117-104 | |
| Mar 09, 1997 | @ Washington Bullets | W 99-93 | |
| Mar 11, 1997 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 104-100 | |
| Mar 12, 1997 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 108-104 | |
| Mar 14, 1997 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 109-95 | |
| Mar 15, 1997 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 107-99 | |
| Mar 18, 1997 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-105 | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | vs. New York Knicks | L 111-100 | |
| Mar 21, 1997 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 112-110 | |
| Mar 26, 1997 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 123-105 | |
| Mar 28, 1997 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 113-105 | |
| Mar 30, 1997 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-92 | |
| Apr 01, 1997 | @ Orlando Magic | W 105-93 | |
| Apr 02, 1997 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 112-90 | |
| Apr 04, 1997 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 114-103 | |
| Apr 05, 1997 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-113 | |
| Apr 07, 1997 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 128-102 | |
| Apr 09, 1997 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 116-101 | |
| Apr 11, 1997 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 126-118 | |
| Apr 12, 1997 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 125-118 | |
| Apr 14, 1997 | vs. Washington Bullets | L 131-110 | |
| Apr 16, 1997 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-105 | |
| Apr 18, 1997 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 119-113 | |
| Apr 19, 1997 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 136-104 |