97-98

Season Review

97-98 Legacy Index Gains

Michael Jordan ended his era with a fourth perfect season. And the Tim Duncan era began.

Players are ordered by 97-98 gain. Ties go to the earlier debut season, then to the older player.

Summary

97-98 Totals

Players With Gains 12
Total Gain +40
Top Gain +18

Achievements

Gains by Player

  • +18 45.0% Michael JordanReached the 6 yr line MVP, Finals MVP, NBA Championship, All-NBA First Team 115
  • +4 10.0% Karl MaloneReached the 2 yr line Finals Runner-Up, All-NBA First Team 39
  • +3 7.5% Scottie Pippen NBA Championship 29
  • +3 7.5% Gary Payton All-NBA First Team 7
  • +3 7.5% Shaquille O'Neal All-NBA First Team 5
  • +3 7.5% Tim DuncanNew All-NBA First Team 3
  • +1 2.5% John Stockton Finals Runner-Up 14
  • +1 2.5% Rod StricklandNew All-NBA Second Team 1
  • +1 2.5% David Robinson All-NBA Second Team 20
  • +1 2.5% Tim Hardaway All-NBA Second Team 5
  • +1 2.5% Vin BakerNew All-NBA Second Team 1
  • +1 2.5% Grant Hill All-NBA Second Team 5