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The LA Clippers 1996–97 relied on Loy Vaught as their primary scorer and rebounder, while Brent Barry emerged as a versatile contributor with playmaking, scoring, and perimeter shooting. Lamond Murray added consistent secondary offense, and Rodney Rogers strengthened the frontcourt with scoring and rebounding. The statistics indicate a balanced attack with multiple offensive contributors, solid rebounding, and an emphasis on versatile forwards rather than a dominant interior presence.
Anchored the frontcourt with rugged rebounding and dependable interior scoring. Beat writers regularly described him as the club’s emotional tone-setter, with coach Bill Fitch leaning on his toughness and willingness to battle elite Western Conference power forwards every night.
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Malik Sealy
Starter/Star (1.1)
30.7
High (1.2)
13.5
3.0
2.1
2.2
54.91
Took on a larger two-way wing assignment, frequently defending the opponent’s best perimeter scorer while expanding his offensive responsibilities. Independent coverage praised his work ethic and versatility even as the Clippers searched for consistent production around him.
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Rodney Rogers
Starter/Star (1.1)
30.6
High (1.2)
13.2
5.1
2.7
1.9
60.19
Served as an athletic combo forward capable of creating offense from either frontcourt spot. Analysts often noted that his blend of power and mobility made him difficult to match up with, although consistency remained a recurring discussion point.
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Bo Outlaw
Key Contributor (1.05)
26.8
Low (1.0)
7.6
5.5
1.9
2.8
37.38
Changed games with defense rather than scoring, bringing relentless energy off the bench and covering multiple frontcourt positions. Writers frequently highlighted the hustle plays and defensive versatility that earned him steady trust from the coaching staff.
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Darrick Martin
Starter/Star (1.1)
22.2
Medium (1.1)
10.9
1.4
4.1
0.7
41.50
Stepped into a larger playmaking role than expected and generally prioritized ball movement over individual scoring. Local coverage credited him for steady leadership during a season marked by frequent lineup changes.
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Lorenzen Wright
Key Contributor (1.05)
25.1
Medium (1.1)
7.3
6.1
0.6
1.4
35.65
The rookie center supplied physical rebounding and rim protection while gradually earning more responsibility. Scouts and reporters consistently pointed to his length, activity level and long-term defensive upside despite offensive rawness.
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Stanley Roberts
Bench (1.0)
21.0
Low (1.0)
9.5
5.1
0.5
1.7
33.60
Brought size and low-post strength whenever healthy enough to contribute. Contemporary reporting continued to focus on conditioning concerns, which limited the impact of his natural interior talent throughout the regular season.
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Brent Barry
Bench (1.0)
18.5
Low (1.0)
7.5
1.9
2.6
1.2
26.40
Filled a valuable reserve role by spacing the floor and keeping the offense moving. Independent basketball writers viewed his feel for the game and passing instincts as qualities that would eventually earn a larger role.
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Lamond Murray
Bench (1.0)
17.5
Low (1.0)
7.4
3.1
0.8
1.1
24.80
Played primarily as a scoring wing off the bench, flashing confidence attacking from the mid-range while still developing consistency. Coverage from the season often described him as an intriguing young offensive prospect.
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Pooh Richardson
Bench (1.0)
18.1
Low (1.0)
5.6
1.7
2.9
1.0
22.40
Shifted into more of a veteran reserve role, helping organize second units when needed. Local reporting emphasized his experience and professionalism despite a noticeably reduced offensive workload.
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Terry Dehere
Bench (1.0)
14.4
Low (1.0)
6.4
1.3
2.2
0.4
20.60
Provided occasional scoring bursts from the backcourt, though his role became less consistent than in previous seasons. Independent coverage suggested he remained a useful change-of-pace guard when instant offense was required.
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Eric Piatkowski
Bench (1.0)
11.5
Low (1.0)
6.0
1.6
0.8
0.7
18.20
Worked mainly as a perimeter shooting specialist, with coaches looking to capitalize on his quick release. Observers believed his shooting touch could translate into a much larger offensive role as he matured.
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Kevin Duckworth
Bench (1.0)
14.8
Low (1.0)
4.0
2.3
0.6
0.7
15.20
Served as experienced frontcourt depth after his All-Star years, contributing veteran leadership more than sustained production. Reports from the season frequently referenced declining mobility while praising his professionalism.
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Rich Manning
Bench (1.0)
7.3
Low (1.0)
3.1
1.6
0.1
0.2
10.00
Saw only limited opportunities in the rotation. Independent contemporary coverage was scarce, with most discussion centering on his role as emergency frontcourt depth.
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Dwayne Schintzius
Bench (1.0)
7.7
Low (1.0)
2.3
1.5
0.3
0.7
9.60
Appeared sparingly as a reserve center and never established a consistent place in the rotation. Limited independent reporting from the season focused largely on roster depth rather than on-court impact.
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TEAM TOTALS
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243.0
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97.2
40.7
20.3
14.3
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The roster leaned on physical frontcourt play and defensive effort, but inconsistent perimeter scoring and frequent lineup adjustments made it difficult to generate sustained momentum across the regular season.
Worked as Los Angeles’ primary interior scorer throughout the series, attacking Utah with strength around the basket while remaining the club’s most reliable rebounder. Even after the sweep, Bill Fitch publicly praised the group’s effort, and Vaught spoke about using the playoff experience as a foundation for future seasons. (Los Angeles Times)
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Rodney Rogers
Starter/Star (1.1)
28.3
High (1.2)
10.7
2.3
2.0
2.3
45.67
Filled a difficult matchup role against Utah’s veteran frontcourt, alternating between scoring and defending multiple positions. Playoff previews identified him as one of only a handful of Clippers with previous postseason experience, underscoring his importance in the rotation. (Los Angeles Times)
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Brent Barry
Key Contributor (1.05)
28.0
Medium (1.1)
11.7
2.3
3.3
1.3
42.97
Supplied valuable perimeter spacing and secondary playmaking off the bench, showing flashes of the versatile offensive game that would define his career. Even in limited postseason action, his willingness to move the ball kept the second unit organized.
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Malik Sealy
Starter/Star (1.1)
26.3
Medium (1.1)
12.0
1.0
1.7
0.0
35.57
Accepted the challenge of defending tough wing assignments while providing needed perimeter scoring. Independent reporting around the playoff run consistently highlighted his professionalism and leadership as the franchise returned to the postseason after a four-year absence. (Los Angeles Times)
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Darrick Martin
Starter/Star (1.1)
25.7
Medium (1.1)
11.0
0.7
4.3
0.0
38.72
Directed the offense against one of the league’s strongest defensive teams, looking to create opportunities before hunting his own shot. His breakout regular season had earned significant trust entering the series, and the Clippers leaned heavily on his decision-making. (Los Angeles Times)
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Lorenzen Wright
Key Contributor (1.05)
30.7
Medium (1.1)
10.3
7.3
0.7
1.7
46.43
The rookie center embraced a physical role against Utah’s experienced frontcourt, battling on the glass and protecting the paint. Observers already viewed his size, activity and defensive upside as building blocks for the franchise despite the quick playoff exit.
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Bo Outlaw
Bench (1.0)
22.0
Low (1.0)
5.0
4.7
1.3
1.0
24.00
Entered games to raise the defensive intensity, using his length and relentless motor to disrupt possessions. His offensive numbers stayed modest, but his energy remained one of the Clippers’ most dependable bench contributions.
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Lamond Murray
Bench (1.0)
21.7
Low (1.0)
7.0
3.7
1.0
1.7
26.80
Played as an aggressive scoring reserve who never hesitated to attack when opportunities appeared. The postseason offered another learning step for a young wing still refining his shot selection and consistency.
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Eric Piatkowski
Bench (1.0)
12.7
Low (1.0)
5.3
0.7
0.0
0.3
12.60
Filled a specialist shooting role in limited minutes, stretching the floor whenever the Clippers needed extra spacing. His opportunities were brief, but the coaching staff continued to value his perimeter touch.
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Rich Manning
Bench (1.0)
7.0
Low (1.0)
3.0
1.3
0.3
0.3
9.80
Saw only spot minutes as frontcourt depth during the series. Contemporary independent coverage of his playoff role was limited because of his minimal usage.
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Pooh Richardson
Bench (1.0)
9.0
Low (1.0)
2.0
0.0
1.5
0.5
8.00
Provided veteran ball handling in a reduced reserve role after starting much of the regular season. His postseason experience gave the Clippers another steady voice on a relatively inexperienced playoff roster. (Los Angeles Times)
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Terry Dehere
Bench (1.0)
2.5
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
1.00
Appeared only briefly during the series and had little chance to influence the rotation. Independent contemporary coverage was limited because of his minimal playing time.
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TEAM TOTALS
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240.0
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92.3
33.3
16.3
10.6
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Los Angeles reached the playoffs for the first time in four years but ran into a disciplined Utah squad that controlled the series. Despite the sweep, the experience was widely viewed as an important step forward for a young roster under Bill Fitch. (Los Angeles Times)
