Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
The Utah Jazz broke through to the NBA Finals in the 1996-97 season, a memory that endures for Jazz fans to this day. Here's a look back at the players who made the historic season possible.
Shandon Anderson
Shooting guard/small forward
1996-97 averages: 5.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists
Pro experience in 1996-97: First season
Notable: Anderson was the youngest player on Utah’s team that year; born on Dec. 31, 1973, he was 23 when the Jazz played Chicago in the NBA Finals.