NBA 2016/17

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Duration		October 2016 - April 2017
Season games per team		82
Number of teams		30th
Regular season
Best record		Golden State Warriors
Playoffs
Eastern - Champion		Cleveland Cavaliers
Runner-up team		Boston Celtics
Western - Champion		Golden State Warriors
Runner-up team		San Antonio Spurs
Finals
NBA champions		Golden State Warriors
Runner-up		Cleveland Cavaliers
Finals MVP		Kevin Durant

The 2016-17 NBA season marked the National Basketball Association's 71st season . The regular season began on October 25, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena , home of the Cleveland Cavaliers , with the game against the New York Knicks . Five games were scheduled for December 25th, Christmas Day , including a new edition of the 2015 and 2016 finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Golden State Warriors . The All-Star Game took place on February 19, 2017 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans . New Orleans was the fallback location as the original Charlotte event was canceled by the NBA when North Carolina passed what is widely considered to be "anti-LGBT law". The regular season ended on April 12, 2017, after which the playoffs were held from April 15, 2017 , in the final of which the Golden State Warriors prevailed 4-1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Off-season

End of career

• Kobe Bryant , who had already announced his resignation before the 2015/16 season , ended his professional career after 20 years for the Los Angeles Lakers .
• Tim Duncan retired after 19 years and 5 titles with the San Antonio Spurs on July 11, 2016.
• Amar'e Stoudemire retired on July 26, 2016 after 14 years in the NBA. To this end, he signed a symbolic contract with the New York Knicks in order to be able to step down from the NBA stage as a member of this team. He continued his career in Israel.
• Kevin Garnett retired after 21 years and a title on September 23, 2016.
• Ray Allen announced his final retirement from professional sport on October 31, 2016. He last played for the Miami Heat in 2014 .

NBA draft

→ Main article : NBA Draft 2016

The 2016 NBA Draft took place on June 23, 2016 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn , New York .

Player change

• On June 22, former MVP Derrick Rose moved from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks . The Bulls received Jerian Grant , Robin Lopez and José Calderón in return ; besides Rose, the Knicks got Justin Holiday and money. Calderón was swapped for the Los Angeles Lakers shortly thereafter .
• On June 23, received Oklahoma City Thunder of Orlando Magic Victor Oladipo and Ersan Ilyasova for Serge Ibaka .
• Also on June 23, there was a 3-team swap, as a result of which Jeff Teague moved to the Indiana Pacers , George Hill joined Utah Jazz . Atlanta Hawks got the 12th draft pick from the Jazz.
• Kevin Durant left Oklahoma City to sign with the 2015 two-time NBA finalists and champions, Golden State Warriors . Shortly thereafter, Harrison Barnes , who would have lost his position in the starting five to Durant, left the Warriors and signed a contract with Dallas Mavericks .
• Al Horford left the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent and signed a new contract with the Boston Celtics .
• Rajon Rondo signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls after half a season with the Sacramento Kings .
• Joakim Noah left the Chicago Bulls and moved to the New York Knicks .
• The two free agents of the New Orleans Pelicans , Eric Gordon and Ryan Anderson , signed contracts with the Houston Rockets .
• Shortly thereafter, Dwight Howard , until then a rocket, signed a new contract with the Atlanta Hawks .
• The runners-up from Golden State, who had previously let their center Andrew Bogut join the Dallas Mavericks , signed Zaza Pachulia , who previously occupied the center position with the Mavericks.
• Pau Gasol left Chicago and joined the San Antonio Spurs , who needed a Big Man after Tim Duncan's career ended .
• Dwyane Wade signed a new contract in his hometown of Chicago after 14 seasons in Miami .

Regular season

The regular season began on October 25, 2016 with the reigning champions Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the New York Knicks . A few hours later, runner-up Golden State Warriors started the season against the San Antonio Spurs .

Final results

DR = division ranking , CR = conference ranking , S = wins, N = defeats, PCT = percentage of wins

Eastern Conference Atlantic Division DR CR team S. N PCT 1 1 Boston Celtics 53 29 0.646 2 3 Toronto Raptors 51 31 0.622 3 12 New York Knicks 31 51 0.378 4th 14th Philadelphia 76ers 28 54 0.341 5 15th Brooklyn Nets 20th 62 0.244 Central Division DR CR team S. N PCT 1 2 Cleveland Cavaliers 51 31 0.622 2 6th Milwaukee Bucks 42 40 0.512 3 7th Indiana Pacers 42 40 0.512 4th 8th Chicago Bulls 41 41 0.500 5 10 Detroit Pistons 37 45 0.451 Southeast Division DR CR team S. N PCT 1 4th Washington Wizards 49 33 0.598 2 5 Atlanta Hawks 43 39 0.524 3 9 Miami Heat 41 41 0.500 4th 11 Charlotte Hornets 36 46 0.439 5 13 Orlando Magic 29 53 0.354

Western Conference Northwest Division DR CR team S. N PCT 1 5 Utah Jazz 51 31 0.622 2 6th Oklahoma City Thunder 47 35 0.573 3 8th Portland Trail Blazers 41 41 0.500 4th 9 Denver nuggets 40 42 0.488 5 13 Minnesota Timberwolves 31 51 0.378 Pacific Division DR CR team S. N PCT 1 1 Golden State Warriors 67 15th 0.817 2 4th Los Angeles Clippers 51 31 0.622 3 12 Sacramento Kings 32 50 0.390 4th 14th Los Angeles Lakers 26th 56 0.317 5 15th Phoenix Suns 24 58 0.293 Southwest Division DR CR team S. N PCT 1 2 San Antonio Spurs 61 21st 0.744 2 3 Houston Rockets 55 27 0.671 3 7th Memphis grizzlies 43 39 0.524 4th 10 New Orleans Pelicans 34 48 0.415 5 11 Dallas Mavericks 33 49 0.402

Monthly awards

This regular season's award winners included:

month	Rookie (EAST)	Rookie (WEST)	Player (EAST)	Player (WEST)	Coach (EAST)	Coach (WEST)
November	Joel Embiid	Jamal Murray	LeBron James	Russell Westbrook	Tyronn Lue	Steve Kerr
December	Joel Embiid	Buddy Hield	John Wall	James Harden	Dwane Casey	Mike D'Antoni
January	Joel Embiid	Marquis Chriss	Isaiah Thomas	Stephen Curry Kevin Durant	Scott Brooks	Steve Kerr
February	Dario Šarić	Yogi Ferrell	LeBron James	Russell Westbrook	Erik Spoelstra	Gregg Popovich
March	Dario Šarić	Buddy Hield	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Damian Lillard	Jason Kidd	Terry Stotts
April	Willy Hernangomez	Tyler Ulis	Paul George	Chris Paul	Nate McMillan	Doc Rivers

Post Season (Playoffs)

All play-off rounds are played in best-of-seven mode.

First round

Conference semifinals

Conference Finals

NBA finals

1

Boston Celtics

4th

8th

Chicago Bulls

2

1

Boston Celtics

4th

4th

Washington Wizards

3

4th

Washington Wizards

4th

5

Atlanta Hawks

2

1

Boston Celtics

1

Eastern Conference

2

Cleveland Cavaliers

4th

2

Cleveland Cavaliers

4th

7th

Indiana Pacers

0

2

Cleveland Cavaliers

4th

3

Toronto Raptors

0

3

Toronto Raptors

4th

6th

Milwaukee Bucks

2

2

Cleveland Cavaliers

1

1

Golden State Warriors

4th

1

Golden State Warriors

4th

8th

Portland Trail Blazers

0

1

Golden State Warriors

4th

5

Utah Jazz

0

4th

Los Angeles Clippers

3

5

Utah Jazz

4th

1

Golden State Warriors

4th

Western Conference

2

San Antonio Spurs

0

2

San Antonio Spurs

4th

7th

Memphis grizzlies

2

2

San Antonio Spurs

4th

3

Houston Rockets

2

3

Houston Rockets

4th

6th

Oklahoma City Thunder

1

Seasonal awards

Most Valuable Player : Russell Westbrook , Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Player of the Year : Draymond Green , Golden State Warriors Rookie of the Year : Malcolm Brogdon , Milwaukee Bucks

Sixth Man of the Year : Eric Gordon , Houston Rockets Most Improved Player : Giannis Antetokounmpo , Milwaukee Bucks Coach of the Year : Mike D'Antoni , Houston Rockets

Position of the player	All-NBA First Team	All-NBA Second Team	All-NBA Third Team	NBA All-Defensive First Team	NBA All-Defensive Second Team	All-NBA Rookie First Team	All-NBA Rookie Second Team
Forward	LeBron James	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Draymond Green	Draymond Green	André Roberson	Dario Šarić	Jaylen Brown
Forward	Kawhi Leonard	Kevin Durant	Jimmy Butler	Kawhi Leonard	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Willy Hernangomez	Marquis Chriss
center	Anthony Davis	Rudy Gobert	DeAndre Jordan	Rudy Gobert	Anthony Davis	Joel Embiid	Brandon Ingram
Guard	James Harden	Stephen Curry	John Wall	Patrick Beverley	Tony Allen	Malcolm Brogdon	Jamal Murray
Guard	Russell Westbrook	Isaiah Thomas	DeMar DeRozan	Chris Paul	Danny Green	Buddy Hield	Yogi Ferrell

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Schedule for the season opening . October 12, 2016.
2. ↑ Schedule on Christmas Day 2016 . October 12, 2016.
3. ↑ NBA changes all star game venue . October 12, 2016.
4. ↑ Kobe Bryant no longer wants. Süddeutsche Zeitung , November 30, 2015, accessed on November 30, 2015 . 
5. ↑ Tim Duncan retires after 19 seasons, 5 NBA titles . October 12, 2016.
6. ↑ Amar'e Stoudemire Announces Retirement . October 12, 2016.
7. ↑ Kevin Garnett Announces Retirement . October 12, 2016.
8. ^ Letter to My Younger Self