Los Angeles Lakers
(56-26, 2nd in Pacific, 1 game back)
1997 Draft Order
| Round |
Pick |
Name |
School |
Position |
| 1 |
None |
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|
|
| 2 |
52 |
DeJuan Wheat |
Louisville |
Point Guard |
| STRENGTHS: | TALENTED YOUTH |
| SHAQUILLE O'NEAL |
| CHANGES: | VAN EXEL?? FREE AGENTS?? |
| NEEDS: | SIGN KNIGHT AND HORRY |
| #1 Draft Picks in the Nineties |
1990
Elden Campbell, F, Clemson (27) |
1993
George Lynch, G/F, N. Carolina (12) |
1991
None |
1994
Eddie Jones, G, Temple (10) |
1992
Anthony Peeler, G, Missouri (15) |
1995
None |
|
1996
Derek Fisher, G, Ark Little-Rock (24) |
TEAM NOTES:
| LAKERS |
|
OPP. |
| 100.0 (8th) |
PPG |
95.7 (12th) |
| .454 (15th) |
FG% |
.441 (10th) |
| 42.8 (5th) |
REBS |
42.4 (T20th) |
| 14.9 (6th) |
TO'S |
16.4 (5th) |
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1996-97 |
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- Lakers finished the season missing out on the Pacific Division crown when Shaquille O'Neal missed 2 free throws in the closing seconds at Portland. The Lakers longest losing streak was 2 games, that happened 6 times.
- Set a franchise record by allowing only 95.7 points per game.
- Were one of two teams (Atlanta) to beat all four division winners (Miami, Chicago, Utah & Seattle)
- Worst free throw shooting team in the NBA, shooting only 69% from the line.
- Lakers were 4th in steals, swiping 9 thefts per game.
- Led the NBA in blocks with 7 a game.
- 37-2 when they scored 100+ points.
- Lakers were only 19-18 when they played .500+ squads.
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