42-40 (.512)
Arena
Attendance
692,684 total
16,895 per game
16,895 per game
1997 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Cleveland Cavaliers
1996-97 Season Recap
The 1997 Cleveland Cavaliers, coached by Mike Fratello, missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 5th place in the Eastern Conference Central Division with a 42-40 record.