1995–96 NBA season

1995–96 NBA season
LeagueNational Basketball Association
SportBasketball
Duration
  • November 3, 1995 – April 21, 1996
  • April 25 – June 2, 1996 (Playoffs)
  • June 5 – 16, 1996 (Finals)
Number of teams29
TV partner(s)NBC, TBS, TNT
Draft
Top draft pickJoe Smith
Picked byGolden State Warriors
Regular season
Top seedChicago Bulls
Season MVPMichael Jordan (Chicago)
Top scorerMichael Jordan (Chicago)
Playoffs
Eastern championsChicago Bulls
  Eastern runners-upOrlando Magic
Western championsSeattle SuperSonics
  Western runners-upUtah Jazz
Finals
Venue
ChampionsChicago Bulls
  Runners-upSeattle SuperSonics
Finals MVPMichael Jordan (Chicago)

The 1995–96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA), though the 50th anniversary was not celebrated until the following season. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals to win their fourth championship.