Phoenix Suns Regular Season Rosters
1997-1998 Phoenix Suns Regular Season Roster
1997-1998 Phoenix Depth Chart
PG | SG | SF | PF | C | |
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Starters | J. Kidd | R. Chapman | G. McCloud | C. Robinson | A. McDyess |
Rotation | K. Johnson | D. Scott | M. Bryant | H. Williams | |
Rotation | S. Nash | ||||
Lim PT | M. Milic | M. Brown | D. Manning | ||
Lim PT | L. Meyer | H. Llamas |
1997-1998 Pacific Division Standings
Rank | Team | Record | GB |
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1 | Seattle SuperSonics | 61-21 | - |
2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 61-21 | 0 |
3 | Phoenix Suns | 56-26 | 5 |
4 | Portland Trail Blazers | 46-36 | 15 |
5 | Sacramento Kings | 27-55 | 34 |
6 | Golden State Warriors | 19-63 | 42 |
7 | Los Angeles Clippers | 17-65 | 44 |
1997-1998 Phoenix Awards & Honors
Player | Award / Honor |
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Jason Kidd | Player Of The Week (03/15/98, 04/19/98) |
Danny Manning | John Havlicek Sixth Man Of The Year (1998) |
Jason Kidd | Western All-Star Coaches Selection (1998) |
1997-1998 Phoenix Season Stat Leaders
Player | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV |
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Antonio McDyess | 81 | 30.1 | 15.1 | 7.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Cliff Robinson | 80 | 29.5 | 14.2 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Rex Chapman | 68 | 33.3 | 15.9 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Jason Kidd | 82 | 38.0 | 11.6 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 3.2 |
Danny Manning | 70 | 25.6 | 13.5 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
Steve Nash | 76 | 21.9 | 9.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
Kevin Johnson | 50 | 25.8 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
George McCloud | 63 | 19.3 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Cedric Ceballos | 35 | 17.9 | 9.5 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Mark Bryant | 70 | 15.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Hot Rod Williams | 71 | 18.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
Dennis Scott | 29 | 17.0 | 6.2 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
Marko Milic | 33 | 4.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
Brooks Thompson | 13 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
Horacio Llamas | 8 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
1997-1998 Phoenix Suns Roster Composition
Selected via Draft |
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Steve Nash was selected as the #15 pick in the First Round of the 1996 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns. Steve Nash signed a multi-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on July 24, 1996. |
Acquired via Trade |
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Mark Bryant was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Houston Rockets on August 19, 1996. Mark Bryant re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 2, 1997. Kevin Johnson was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 25, 1988. Kevin Johnson re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on September 14, 1989. Kevin Johnson signed an extension with the Phoenix Suns on June 2, 1994. Kevin Johnson re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 1, 1997. Jason Kidd was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Dallas Mavericks on December 26, 1996. Antonio McDyess was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Denver Nuggets on October 1, 1997. Loren Meyer was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Dallas Mavericks on December 26, 1996. Marko Milic was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Philadelphia Sixers on November 21, 1997. Dennis Scott was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Dallas Mavericks on February 18, 1998. Hot Rod Williams was acquired in a trade by the Phoenix Suns from the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 7, 1995. Hot Rod Williams re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 10, 1997. |
Acquired via Free Agency |
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Mike Brown signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns on April 5, 1997. Mike Brown re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on April 18, 1998. Rex Chapman signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns on October 12, 1996. Rex Chapman re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 8, 1997. Horacio Llamas signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns on February 21, 1997. Horacio Llamas re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on March 3, 1997. Horacio Llamas re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on March 13, 1997. Horacio Llamas re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on July 8, 1997. Danny Manning signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns on September 3, 1994. Danny Manning re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on October 12, 1995. George McCloud signed a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on August 29, 1997. Cliff Robinson signed a contract as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns on August 25, 1997. |
1997-1998 Phoenix Suns Front Office
Staff Member | Position | Start Season | Previous Job |
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Jerry Colangelo | Owner, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer | 2004-2005 | Owner (Phoenix Suns, 1987 to 2004) |
Danny Ainge | Head Coach | 1996-1997 | N/A |
Scott Skiles | Assistant Coach | 1997-1998 | N/A |
Bryan Colangelo | General Manager | 1999-2000 | General Manager (Phoenix Suns, 1995 to 1999) |
David Griffin | Basketball Operations Assistant | 1997-1998 | Media Relations (Phoenix Suns, 1994 to 1997) |
Todd Quinter | Scout | 1993-1994 | Video Coordinator (Phoenix Suns, 1986 to 1993) |
Joe Proski | Head Athletic Trainer | 1968-1969 | Athletic Trainer (Chicago Bulls, 1967 to 1968) |
Aaron Nelson | Assistant Athletic Trainer | 1993-1994 | N/A |
Al McCoy | Radio Broadcaster | 1972-1973 | N/A |