1996–97 Chicago Bulls season

The 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season, culminating in a repeat NBA Championship.

Origins & Early Life

The 1996–97 Chicago Bulls season was the 31st season for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association. The Bulls entered the regular season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fourth NBA championship. They repeated their Championship, defeating the Utah Jazz in six games. == Season summary == === Off-season === During the off-season, the Bulls signed 43-year old free agent All-Star center Robert Parish, who won three championships with the Boston Celtics in the 1980s.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Coming off of one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, the Bulls, on the backs of recording another first-place finish in their division and conference, repeated as NBA champions. The Bulls were led by Michael Jordan, perennial All-Star small forward Scottie Pippen, and rebound ace Dennis Rodman; other notable players on the club's roster that year were clutch-specialist Croatian Toni Kukoč, and sharp-shooting point guard Steve Kerr. === Regular season === The Bulls got off to a fast start by winning their first twelve games of the regular season. The team posted an eight-game winning streak in December, and then posted a nine...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia