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<< 1996 1997 1998 >> -------------------- August 31, 2004 Karl Malone: 1997 NBA Most Valuable Player
Born: July 24, 1963. Summerfield Louisiana, USA. College: Louisiana Tech NBA start: Drafted 13th overall by Utah in 1985 draft. Size: Height:6'9" - Weight:250lbs MVP stats: gp:82 - mpg:38.0 - ppg:25.7 - rpg:9.8 - apg:4.2 - fg%:51.9 - ft%:72.3 Team standing: Utah 64-18, first in Midwest division. Lost to Chicago in NBA finals 4-2. Comments: Michael Jordan got schooled by rookie Allen Iverson on a devastating crossover dribble, he didn't average 30 points a game, and his team failed to reach 70 wins. Somewhere along those lines plus the fact that the Jazz overwhelmed all expectations, it was found that the Mailman deserved the MVP crown. -------------------- << 1996 1997 1998 >> Back to MVPs' list Back to NBA almanac |
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