1996–97 Chinese Basketball Association season
| 1996–97 Chinese Basketball Association season | |
|---|---|
| League | CBA |
| Season | 1996–97 |
| Duration |
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| Teams | 12 |
| Regular season | |
| Season champions | Bayi Rockets |
| Season MVP | Hu Weidong (Jiangsu Dragons) |
| Relegated | Zhejiang Squirrels Jinan Army |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Bayi Rockets (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Liaoning Hunters |
| Semifinalists | Guangdong Southern Tigers Shandong Flaming Bulls |
| Awards | |
| CBA Coach of the Year | Wang Fei (Bayi Rockets) Li Ge (Liaoning Hunters) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 CBA season was the second season of the Chinese Basketball Association. The season was held from 27 November 1996 to 30 March 1997.
The Shanghai Sharks and Sichuan Pandas were promoted from the Second Division.