Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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Here is the 1996–97 Phoenix Suns roster and player statistics:
Phoenix Suns 1996–97 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Ht | Wt | Age | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Elliott Perry | G | 6-0 | 150 | 28 | Memphis |
| 3 | Michael Finley | G/F | 6-7 | 215 | 23 | Wisconsin |
| 5 | Wesley Person | G/F | 6-6 | 195 | 25 | Auburn |
| 7 | Dan Majerle | G/F | 6-6 | 215 | 31 | Central Michigan |
| 11 | Kevin Johnson | G | 6-1 | 180 | 30 | California |
| 12 | Tony Delk | G | 6-3 | 180 | 23 | Kentucky |
| 14 | Wayman Tisdale | F | 6-9 | 240 | 32 | Oklahoma |
| 22 | Charles Barkley | F | 6-6 | 252 | 33 | Auburn |
| 24 | Hot Rod Williams | C | 6-11 | 265 | 34 | Tulane |
| 30 | Mario Bennett | F/C | 6-9 | 235 | 23 | Arizona State |
| 31 | Joe Kleine | C | 7-0 | 255 | 35 | Arkansas |
| 50 | Danny Schayes | C | 6-11 | 235 | 37 | Syracuse |
Player Statistics (Regular Season – 1996–97)
| Player | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Barkley | 68 | 35.3 | 23.0 | 11.1 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .465 | .755 |
| Kevin Johnson | 71 | 31.1 | 15.9 | 2.7 | 7.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | .470 | .899 |
| Michael Finley | 77 | 37.9 | 19.7 | 6.1 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .462 | .759 |
| Wesley Person | 75 | 32.3 | 14.0 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .443 | .842 |
| Dan Majerle | 72 | 33.7 | 11.7 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | .419 | .763 |
| Wayman Tisdale | 77 | 21.0 | 10.4 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .497 | .747 |
| Tony Delk | 77 | 23.4 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | .405 | .765 |
| Hot Rod Williams | 72 | 22.2 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 | .432 | .751 |
| Mario Bennett | 51 | 11.4 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | .442 | .749 |
| Joe Kleine | 67 | 10.9 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | .439 | .759 |
| Danny Schayes | 19 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .345 | .727 |
Team Overview
- Head Coach: Danny Ainge
- Regular Season Record: 40–42 (8th in Western Conference)
- Playoffs: Lost in First Round (to San Antonio Spurs, 1–3)
- Notable Highlights:
- Charles Barkley continued to be the Suns’ star player, finishing as their top scorer and rebounder.
- Michael Finley made significant strides as a young player, contributing across the board.
- Kevin Johnson and Wesley Person provided consistent backcourt play.
- The Suns entered the playoffs as the 8th seed but were eliminated by a strong San Antonio team.