1999–2000 New York Knicks season

Season of National Basketball Association team the New York Knicks March 2026 August 2023 New York Knicks 2000 50 32 atlantic 2 3 Jeff Van Gundy Scott Layden Cablevision Madison Square Garden MSG Network WFAN Eastern Conference finals(lost to Pacers 2–4) NYK The 1999–2000 New York Knicks season was the 53rd season for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. New York Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/ August 8, 2026 The Knicks entered the regular season as runner-ups of the 1999 NBA Finals, where despite losing to the San Antonio Spurs in five games, they became the first eighth seeded team to reach the NBA Finals. Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the team signed free agents John Wallace and Andrew Lang; Wallace previously played for the Knicks during the 1996–97 season. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: He Vowed to Return, and Now Wallace Has The New York Times August 7, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/07/sports/pro-basketball-he-vowed-to-return-and-now-wallace-has.html July 5, 2023 Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Knicks Acquire Lang to Help Fill the Gap Left by Ewing The New York Times September 29, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/29/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-acquire-lang-to-help-fill-the-gap-left-by-ewing.html July 5, 2023 Wise Mike 1999–2000 N.B.A. Preview: The West Is Still the Best The New York Times October 31, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/31/sports/1999-2000-nba-preview-the-west-is-still-the-best.html January 13, 2022 Regular season After advancing to the NBA Finals as the #8 seed last year, the Knicks won their first three games of the regular season, but then lost seven of their next ten games, as Patrick Ewing missed the first 20 games due to Achilles tendonitis. Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Ewing Says He'll Play When His Pain Subsides The New York Times October 5, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/05/sports/pro-basketball-ewing-says-he-ll-play-when-his-pain-subsides.html January 10, 2022 Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: The Return of Ewing May Not Be Too Far Off The New York Times November 17, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/17/sports/pro-basketball-the-return-of-ewing-may-not-be-too-far-off.html February 20, 2023 Roberts Selena The Knicks Must Cool Their Heels Over Ewing The New York Times December 9, 1999 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/120999bkn-knicks.html November 26, 2022 However, Ewing eventually returned as the team won 11 of their next 13 games, and later on held a 29–18 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=2000 July 22, 2022 The Knicks finished in second place in the Atlantic Division with a 50–32 record, and earned the third seed in the Eastern Conference; 1999–2000 New York Knicks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/2000_games.html June 22, 2021 it was their first 50-win season since 1996–97, as the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the 13th consecutive year. Allan Houston averaged 19.7 points per game and led the Knicks with 106 three-point field goals, while Latrell Sprewell, who became the team's starting small forward after playing off the bench the previous season, averaged 18.6 points, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game, and Ewing provided the team with 15.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game. In addition, Larry Johnson contributed 10.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, while Marcus Camby played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 10.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, but only played 59 games due to a knee injury. Roberts Selena Basketball: Knicks Exhale: Camby's Knee Injury Is a Strain, Not a Tear The New York Times February 9, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/09/sports/basketball-knicks-exhale-camby-s-knee-injury-is-a-strain-not-a-tear.html January 10, 2022 Popper Steve Pro Basketball: Camby, After Practicing, Waits for Knee's Answer The New York Times March 14, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/14/sports/pro-basketball-camby-after-practicing-waits-for-knee-s-answer.html October 12, 2022 Berman Marc Camby's Present: Marcus Plays Despite Aching Knee on B-Day New York Post March 23, 2000 https://nypost.com/2000/03/23/cambys-presentmarcus-plays-despite-aching-knee-on-b-day/ July 8, 2023 Meanwhile, Kurt Thomas provided with 8.0 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, Charlie Ward contributed 7.3 points, 4.2 assists and 1.3 steals per game, along with 102 three-point field goals, Wallace averaged 6.5 points per game, and Chris Childs contributed 5.3 points and 4.0 assists per game. 1999–2000 New York Knicks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/2000.html June 22, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, Houston was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team, while head coach Jeff Van Gundy was selected to coach the Eastern Conference; it was Houston's first ever All-Star appearance. Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Van Gundy to Coach All-Stars The New York Times January 31, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/31/sports/pro-basketball-van-gundy-to-coach-all-stars.html November 26, 2022 NBA.com Staff 2000 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-2000 May 15, 2023 2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html November 27, 2021 In addition, Houston also participated in the NBA 2Ball Competition, along with Becky Hammon of the WNBA's New York Liberty. Sports Scoreboard Times-Union February 12, 2000 3B https://books.google.com/books?id=7bI_AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA11&dq=2000+NBA+2+ball+steve+francis&article_id=6195,2369314&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji0aWep_CPAxVo4skDHSp2FjcQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=2000%20NBA%202%20ball%20steve%20francis&f=false September 23, 2025 Bender Patricia 2000 All-Star Weekend - at Golden State Eskimo.com https://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/misc/all-star00.txt September 23, 2025 Camby finished tied in sixth place in Sixth Man of the Year voting. 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html May 14, 2025 The Knicks finished fourth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 810,103 at Madison Square Garden during the regular season. 1999-2000 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000.html December 15, 2024 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 2000 NBA playoffs, the Knicks faced off against the 6th–seeded Toronto Raptors, a team that featured All-Star guard Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, and former Knicks guard Doug Christie. The Knicks won the first two games over the Raptors at home at Madison Square Garden, before winning Game 3 on the road, 87–80 at the Air Canada Centre to win the series in a three-game sweep. Roberts Selena First Task Complete, Now the Heat The New York Times April 30, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/050100bkn-knicks.html July 16, 2021 Associated Press Knicks Move on with "Lucky One" Los Angeles Times May 1, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-01-sp-25350-story.html November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Raptors vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-raptors-vs-knicks.html February 14, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, and for the fourth consecutive year, the team faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Atlantic Division champion Miami Heat, who were led by All-Star center, and Defensive Player of the Year, Alonzo Mourning, Jamal Mashburn and Tim Hardaway. With the series tied at 2–2, the Knicks lost Game 5 to the Heat on the road, 87–81 at the American Airlines Arena, as the Heat took a 3–2 series lead. Roberts Selena Knicks Can't Stand Rain of Heat 3-Pointers The New York Times May 18, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/051800bkn-knicks.html May 25, 2022 Perkins Chris Numbers Game Victimizes N.Y. Sun Sentinel May 18, 2000 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-05-18-0005180263-story.html October 12, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5: New York Knicks at Miami Heat Box Score, May 17, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005170MIA.html June 11, 2026 However, the Knicks managed to win Game 6 over the Heat at Madison Square Garden, 72–70 to even the series, Broussard Chris  Knicks' Comeback Has Heat Reeling  The New York Times  May 21, 2000  https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/052100bkn-knicks.html June 11, 2026 Elliott Helene  For Knicks and Heat, Nothing More to Say, Except Game 7  Los Angeles Times  May 21, 2000  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-21-sp-32630-story.html June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6: Miami Heat at New York Knicks Box Score, May 19, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005190NYK.html June 11, 2026 and then won Game 7 at the American Airlines Arena, 83–82 to win in a hard-fought seven-game series. Roberts Selena Pro Basketball: Knicks Hand Heat Familiar Fate, Ousting Rival for 3rd Year in Row The New York Times May 22, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/22/sports/pro-basketball-knicks-hand-heat-familiar-fate-ousting-rival-for-3rd-year-in-row.html June 26, 2021 Associated Press Knicks Shock Heat: Again, Heat Believe N.Y. Was Aided in Final Seconds by Bad Call Deseret News May 22, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/5/22/19508098/knicks-shock-heat-again-br-heat-believe-n-y-was-aided-in-final-seconds-by-bad-call November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semi-finals: Knicks vs. Heat Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-knicks-vs-heat.html February 14, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Finals, and for the third consecutive year, the Knicks faced off against the top–seeded, and Central Division champion Indiana Pacers, who were led by Most Improved Player of the Year, Jalen Rose, All-Star guard Reggie Miller, and All-Star forward Dale Davis. The Knicks lost the first two games to the Pacers on the road at the Conseco Fieldhouse, before winning the next two games at home, which included a Game 4 win at Madison Square Garden, 91–89. 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 4: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, May 29, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005290NYK.html June 11, 2026 However, the Knicks lost the next two games, including a Game 6 loss to the Pacers at Madison Square Garden, 93–80, thus losing the series in six games, and ending their hopes of reaching the Finals for a second straight year. Robbins Liz Pro Basketball: For 2 Pacers, 13 Years of Dues Pay Off with First Trip to Finals The New York Times June 3, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/03/sports/pro-basketball-for-2-pacers-13-years-of-dues-pay-off-with-first-trip-to-finals.html May 4, 2022 Wyche Steve Giddy Pacers Achieve Dream The Washington Post June 4, 2000 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/06/04/giddy-pacers-achieve-dream/adfdfeb2-fdc5-42e1-9314-5240a91b95be/ May 29, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Knicks vs. Pacers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-finals-knicks-vs-pacers.html February 14, 2023 The Pacers would advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but would lose to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games in the 2000 NBA Finals. Wise Mike O'Neal and Lakers Win a Title for Tinseltown The New York Times June 20, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/062000bkn-finals.html May 4, 2022 Kawakami Tim With Shaq and Kobe in the Starring Roles, Lakers Win First Championship in a Dozen Years Los Angeles Times June 20, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-20-sp-42872-story.html May 29, 2022 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers vs. Lakers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-finals-pacers-vs-lakers.html February 14, 2023 Aftermath This season marked an end of an era, as Ewing was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in an off-season four-team trade, after fifteen seasons with the Knicks. Broussard Chris Knicks Send Ewing to Sonics as 4-Team Deal Ends an Era The New York Times September 21, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/21/sports/knicks-send-ewing-to-sonics-as-4-team-deal-ends-an-era.html March 14, 2017 Heisler Mark Lakers Move Forward Los Angeles Times September 21, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-sep-21-sp-24481-story.html July 2, 2023 Wyche Steve Done Deal: Ewing Goes to Seattle The Washington Post September 21, 2000 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/09/21/done-deal-ewing-goes-to-seattle/fe4710e7-22cf-4a99-997b-1adc4e3f5665/ July 1, 2022 Also following the season, Chris Dudley was traded to the Phoenix Suns, NBA - Knicks End Ewing Era After 15 Seasons ESPN September 20, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0920/761826.html June 28, 2022 while Wallace was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks, Gardner Kris Nine NBA Draft 2000 Deals The Houston Roundball Review June 28, 2000 https://www.thehrr.com/nba/trade_archive/'00-'01/2000_off-season/Draft_Day_Deals.html July 5, 2023 Broussard Chris Pro Basketball: Strickland Is Surprised, But Happy to Be a Knick The New York Times June 30, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/30/sports/pro-basketball-strickland-is-surprised-but-happy-to-be-a-knick.html June 28, 2022 and Lang was released to free agency. The Knicks would not reach the Eastern Conference Finals again until 2025. 2 Offseason NBA draft 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 15 Frédéric Weis C France Limoges (France) Roster New York Knicks 1999–2000 #062A78 #FFFFFF #FF6E1A #000000 9 Rick Brunson G 6 4 190 1972–06–14 Temple 23 Marcus Camby F/C 6 11 220 1974–03–22 Massachusetts 1 Chris Childs basketball G 6 3 195 Boise State 1967–11–20 14 Chris Dudley C 6 11 235 Yale 1965–02–22 33 Patrick Ewing C 7 0 240 Georgetown 1962–08–05 20 Allan Houston G 6 6 200 1971–04–20 Tennessee 2 Larry Johnson basketball, born 1969 F 6 6 250 1969–03–14 UNLV 28 Andrew Lang basketball C 6 11 245 Arkansas 1966–06–28 8 Latrell Sprewell G/F 6 5 190 1970–09–08 Alabama 40 Kurt Thomas basketball F/C 6 9 240 1972–10–04 TCU 44 John Wallace basketball G/F 6 8 225 Syracuse 1974–02–09 21 Charlie Ward G 6 2 190 1970–10–12 Florida State 26 David Wingate basketball G/F 6 5 185 Georgetown 1963–12–15 Jeff Van Gundy Greg Brittenham Don Chaney Brendan Malone Jeff Nix Tom Thibodeau https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/NYK/2000.html 2000-03-11 Regular season Standings NYK NYK c – clinched conference title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Playoffs New York Knicks 2000 yes #062A78 #FF7518 New York Knicks First Round yes yes no #FF7518 #FFFFFF 2 0 1 0 |- | 1 | April 23 | Toronto | W 92–88 | Houston, Sprewell (21) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Charlie Ward (5) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–0 |- | 2 | April 26 | Toronto | W 84–83 | Latrell Sprewell (25) | Marcus Camby (13) | Allan Houston (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–0 |- | 3 | April 30 | @ Toronto | W 87–80 | Allan Houston (23) | Patrick Ewing (11) | Latrell Sprewell (6) | Air Canada Centre19,996 | 3–0 |- New York Knicks Conference semifinals yes no #FF7518 #FFFFFF 2 1 2 2 |- | 1 | May 7 | @ Miami | L 83–87 | Allan Houston (21) | Marcus Camby (13) | Chris Childs (6) | American Airlines Arena20,053 | 0–1 |- | 2 | May 9 | @ Miami | W 82–76 | Ewing, Ward (13) | Ewing, Johnson (8) | Latrell Sprewell (5) | American Airlines Arena20,078 | 1–1 |- | 3 | May 12 | Miami | L 76–77 (OT) | Allan Houston (24) | Patrick Ewing (9) | Charlie Ward (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–2 |- | 4 | May 14 | Miami | W 91–83 | Charlie Ward (20) | Patrick Ewing (11) | Latrell Sprewell (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 17 | @ Miami | L 81–87 | Latrell Sprewell (24) | Patrick Ewing (11) | Latrell Sprewell (6) | American Airlines Arena20,021 | 2–3 |- | 6 | May 19 | Miami | W 72–70 | Allan Houston (21) | Patrick Ewing (18) | Charlie Ward (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 3–3 |- | 7 | May 21 | @ Miami | W 83–82 | Latrell Sprewell (24) | Marcus Camby (12) | Latrell Sprewell (5) | American Airlines Arena20,063 | 4–3 |- New York Knicks Conference finals yes no #FF7518 #FFFFFF 2 1 0 3 |- | 1 | May 23 | @ Indiana | L 88–102 | Latrell Sprewell (22) | Camby, Ewing (8) | Allan Houston (4) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 0–1 |- | 2 | May 25 | @ Indiana | L 84–88 | Larry Johnson (25) | Marcus Camby (11) | Latrell Sprewell (6) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 0–2 |- | 3 | May 27 | Indiana | W 98–95 | Latrell Sprewell (32) | Latrell Sprewell (8) | Charlie Ward (9) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–2 |- | 4 | May 29 | Indiana | W 91–89 | Larry Johnson (25) | Marcus Camby (8) | Charlie Ward (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 31 | @ Indiana | L 79–88 | Allan Houston (25) | four players tied (7) | three players tied (1) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 2–3 |- | 6 | June 2 | Indiana | L 80–93 | Latrell Sprewell (32) | Patrick Ewing (12) | Charlie Ward (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–4 |- NYK 2000 yes Player statistics Regular season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGEtdrick Bohannon† 2 0 2.5 .750 .5 .0 .0 .0 1.5Rick Brunson 37 0 7.8 .414 .154 .611 .7 1.3 .2 .0 1.9Marcus Camby 59 11 26.2 .480 .500 .670 7.8 .8 .7 2.0 10.2Chris Childs basketball 71 2 23.6 .409 .356 .797 2.1 4.0 .5 .1 5.3Chris Dudley 47 3 9.8 .343 .333 2.9 .1 .1 .4 1.2Patrick Ewing 62 62 32.8 .466 .000 .731 9.7 .9 .6 1.4 15.0Allan Houston 82 82 38.6 .483 .436 .838 3.3 2.7 .8 .2 19.7DeMarco Johnson 5 0 7.4 .333 1.4 .0 .2 .0 1.2Larry Johnson basketball, born 1969 70 68 32.6 .433 .333 .766 5.4 2.5 .6 .1 10.7Andrew Lang basketball 19 10 12.8 .438 .429 3.2 .2 .4 .3 3.1Latrell Sprewell 82 82 40.0 .435 .346 .866 4.3 4.0 1.3 .3 18.6Kurt Thomas basketball 80 21 24.6 .505 .333 .781 6.3 1.0 .6 .5 8.0Mirsad Türkcan† 7 0 3.6 .200 .000 1.4 .1 .3 .0 .6John Wallace basketball 60 0 13.3 .467 .000 .804 2.3 .4 .2 .2 6.5Charlie Ward 72 69 27.6 .423 .386 .828 3.2 4.2 1.3 .2 7.3David Wingate basketball 7 0 4.6 .111 .3 .4 .1 .3 .3 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGRick Brunson 3 0 1.3 .000 .0 .3 .3 .0 .0Marcus Camby 16 0 24.1 .337 .000 .613 7.0 .4 .5 1.4 4.8Chris Childs basketball 16 0 20.9 .386 .321 .857 2.3 2.4 .4 .0 5.4Chris Dudley 5 2 8.6 .500 1.000 2.4 .4 .2 .2 .8Patrick Ewing 14 14 32.9 .418 .697 9.5 .4 1.1 1.4 14.6Allan Houston 16 16 40.9 .438 .500 .862 3.3 1.6 1.2 .2 17.6Larry Johnson basketball, born 1969 16 16 36.8 .461 .394 .794 5.0 1.6 .5 .1 11.3Latrell Sprewell 16 16 43.8 .414 .333 .784 4.4 3.6 1.1 .3 18.7Kurt Thomas basketball 16 0 15.7 .508 .700 3.1 .3 .2 .4 4.3John Wallace basketball 1 0 4.0 .000 1.0 .0 1.0 .0 .0Charlie Ward 16 16 27.4 .504 .396 .714 4.3 4.1 1.4 .3 9.4 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Knicks only. Player statistics citation: References Knicks on Database Basketball Knicks on Basketball Reference Category:New York Knicks seasons New York Category:1999 in sports in New York City Category:2000 in sports in New York City Category:1990s in Manhattan Category:2000s in Manhattan