Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The 1996–97 NBA season was the Hawks' 48th season in the NBA and 29th season in Atlanta. In an effort to improve their team, the Hawks strengthened their defense by picking up free agent center Dikembe Mutombo. He would capture the Defensive Player of the Year honors by finishing 2nd in the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots. Mutombo was not the only member of the club to excel on defense.. }
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- 1996–97_Atlanta_Hawks_season comment "The 1996–97 NBA season was the Hawks' 48th season in the NBA and 29th season in Atlanta. In an effort to improve their team, the Hawks strengthened their defense by picking up free agent center Dikembe Mutombo. He would capture the Defensive Player of the Year honors by finishing 2nd in the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots. Mutombo was not the only member of the club to excel on defense.".