1999–2000 Utah Jazz season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Utah Jazz 2000 yes 55 27 midwest 1 2 Jerry Sloan Delta Center KJZZ-TVFox Sports Net Utah KFNZ Conference semifinals(lost to Trail Blazers 1–4) UTA The 1999–2000 Utah Jazz season was the 26th season for the Utah Jazz in the National Basketball Association, and their 21st season in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah Jazz Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/UTA/ August 10, 2026 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the Jazz signed free agent Olden Polynice, Associated Press Polynice Signs Two-Year Deal CBS News August 31, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polynice-signs-two-year-deal/ July 19, 2021 O.P. Passes Physical and Officially Joins Jazz Deseret News September 1, 1999 https://www.deseret.com/1999/9/1/19463553/o-p-passes-physical-and-officially-joins-jazz January 26, 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 May 30, 2022 then later on signed Armen Gilliam in January; Buckley Tim Gilliam Joins Jazz; Chilcutt Says Good-Bye Deseret News January 8, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/1/8/19552267/gilliam-joins-jazz-chilcutt-says-good-bye October 3, 2022 Buckley Tim Newest Jazzman Is Talk of the Town Deseret News January 19, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/1/19/19552975/newest-jazzman-is-talk-of-the-town January 26, 2023 Polynice became the team's starting center this season, with Greg Ostertag coming off the bench as a backup center. Buckley Tim Zen Again: New-Look Lakers Get Jazz Off to an 0-1 Start Deseret News November 3, 1999 https://www.deseret.com/1999/11/3/19473679/zen-again-br-new-look-lakers-get-jazz-off-to-an-0-1-start/ March 17, 2024 With aging players on their roster, the Jazz were the oldest team in the NBA. Wise Mike The Jazz, Not Modern by N.B.A. Standards, Plods On The New York Times March 5, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/030500bkn-jazz.html June 10, 2022 Playing the Oldies Deseret News April 22, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/4/22/19503161/playing-the-oldies January 26, 2023 Regular season With the addition of Polynice, the Jazz got off to a solid 15–7 start to the regular season, which included a seven-game winning streak in December. Utah 96, Boston 86 United Press International December 15, 1999 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1999/12/15/Utah-96-Boston-86/2225945234000/ September 16, 2022 However, the team posted a six-game losing streak between January and February, and 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 Jazz posted a nine-game winning streak between February and March, and finished in first place in the Midwest Division with a solid 55–27 record, earning the second seed in the Western Conference; 1999–2000 Utah Jazz Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/UTA/2000_games.html June 22, 2021 the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the 17th consecutive year. Karl Malone averaged 25.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, and also reached a milestone by scoring his 30,000th career point during this season. Associated Press N.B.A.: Roundup: Malone Reaches 30,000 Points The New York Times January 30, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/30/sports/nba-roundup-malone-reaches-30000-points.html May 17, 2023 Associated Press Malone Passes 30,000 in Loss Los Angeles Times January 30, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jan-30-sp-59282-story.html May 17, 2023 Buckley Tim Pesky Timberwolves Top Jazz, Ruin Malone's Day Deseret News January 30, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/1/30/19488382/pesky-timberwolves-top-jazz-ruin-malone-s-day May 17, 2023 In addition, Bryon Russell averaged 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, and led the Jazz with 106 three-point field goals, while Jeff Hornacek contributed 12.4 points per game, John Stockton provided the team with 12.1 points, 8.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game, and sixth man Howard Eisley contributed 8.6 points and 4.2 assists per game off the bench. On the defensive side, Gilliam averaged 6.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game in 50 games, while Polynice averaged 5.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, and Ostertag provided with 4.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. 1999–2000 Utah Jazz Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/UTA/2000.html June 22, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, Malone and Stockton were both selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, as members of the Western Conference All-Star team; it was Stockton's final All-Star appearance. Associated Press Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves ESPN February 1, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0201/328614.html May 2, 2023 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 October 15, 2021 Meanwhile, Hornacek participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout for the third time, and also participated in the NBA 2Ball Competition, along with Natalie Williams of the WNBA's Utah Starzz; 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 24, 2025 Bender Patricia 2000 All-Star Weekend - at Golden State Eskimo.com https://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/misc/all-star00.txt September 24, 2025 Hornacek won the Three-Point Shootout for the second consecutive year, and also won the 2Ball Competition along with Williams. Buckley Tim Hornacek's Hot Hand Produces All-Star Gold Deseret News February 13, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/13/19490741/hornacek-s-hot-hand-produces-all-star-gold July 1, 2022 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html July 14, 2025 Malone also finished in fourth place in Most Valuable Player voting, Beslic Stephen "I Got Death Threats": Fred Hickman on the Aftermath of Denying Shaquille O'Neal His Unanimous MVP Basketball Network April 9, 2022 https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/fred-hickman-on-the-aftermath-of-denying-shaquille-oneal-his-unanimous-mvp March 17, 2024 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html January 2, 2022 while head coach Jerry Sloan finished in fourth place in Coach of the Year voting. The Jazz finished fifth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 801,268 at the Delta Center during the regular season. 1999–2000 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000.html October 10, 2025 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 2000 NBA playoffs, the Jazz faced off against the 7th–seeded Seattle SuperSonics, a team that featured All-Star guard Gary Payton, Vin Baker and Brent Barry. The Jazz won the first two games over the SuperSonics at home at the Delta Center, before losing the next two games on the road, which included a Game 4 loss to the SuperSonics at the KeyArena at Seattle Center, 104–93. Evans Rich  Sonics Confident Following Win  Deseret News  May 4, 2000  https://www.deseret.com/2000/5/4/19558591/sonics-confident-following-win/ June 11, 2026 Hendersonville Times News  SuperSonics 104, Jazz 93  BlueRidgeNow  May 4, 2000  https://www.blueridgenow.com/story/news/2000/05/04/supersonics-104-jazz-93/28113886007/ June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 4: Utah Jazz at Seattle SuperSonics Box Score, May 3, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005030SEA.html June 11, 2026 With the series tied at 2–2, the Jazz won Game 5 over the SuperSonics at the Delta Center, 96–93 to win in a hard-fought five-game series. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Malone and Stockton Lead Way in Finale The New York Times May 6, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/06/sports/pro-basketball-malone-and-stockton-lead-way-in-finale.html May 25, 2022 Associated Press Jazz Keeps Composure, Finishes SuperSonics Los Angeles Times May 6, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-06-sp-27151-story.html June 3, 2022 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: SuperSonics vs. Jazz Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-supersonics-vs-jazz.html February 14, 2023 In the Western Conference Semi-finals, and for the second consecutive year, the team faced off against the 3rd–seeded Portland Trail Blazers, who were led by All-Star forward Rasheed Wallace, Scottie Pippen and Steve Smith. Despite the Jazz winning the Midwest Division title, the Trail Blazers had home-court advantage in the series, since the team finished with a better regular-season record than the Jazz. Associated Press Trail Blazers Shut Down Jazz Los Angeles Times May 8, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-08-sp-27872-story.html January 12, 2026 Associated Press The Utah Jazz Were Exhausted Deseret News May 8, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/5/8/19505381/the-utah-jazz-were-exhausted January 12, 2026 The Jazz lost the first three games to the Trail Blazers, but managed to win Game 4 at home, 88–85 at the Delta Center. 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz Box Score, May 14, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005140UTA.html June 11, 2026 However, the Jazz lost Game 5 to the Trail Blazers on the road, 81–79 at the Rose Garden Arena, thus losing the series in five games. Associated Press N.B.A.: Last Night: Lakers and Blazers, as Expected, Will Meet The New York Times May 17, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/17/sports/nba-last-night-lakers-and-blazers-as-expected-will-meet.html May 5, 2022 Associated Press Pippen Becomes the Hero Los Angeles Times May 17, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30876-story.html May 29, 2022 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-semifinals-jazz-vs-trail-blazers.html February 14, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Hornacek retired after fourteen seasons in the NBA. Evans Rich Hornacek Won't Close Door Completely on Retirement Deseret News April 20, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/4/20/19502818/hornacek-won-t-close-door-completely-on-retirement May 17, 2023 Adande J.A. Faint Beat Los Angeles Times May 14, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-14-sp-30074-story.html September 13, 2022 Robinson Doug Gone, But Never Forgotten: Jeff Hornacek Opens New Chapter as Full-Time Husband, Dad Deseret News May 18, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/platform/amp/2000/5/18/19507234/gone-but-never-forgotten-br-jeff-hornacek-opens-new-chapter-as-full-time-husband-dad July 16, 2021 Meanwhile, Gilliam also retired, and Eisley and Adam Keefe were both involved in a four-team trade; Eisley was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, while Keefe was traded to the Golden State Warriors. Buckley Tim Jazz Make Deal for Marshall Deseret News August 14, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/8/14/19523717/jazz-make-deal-for-marshall July 4, 2023 Staff and Wire Reports Marshall, Eisley Included in Four-Team NBA Trade Los Angeles Times August 15, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-aug-15-sp-4653-story.html July 4, 2023 Associated Press Plus: Pro Basketball: 4 N.B.A. Teams Involved in Trade The New York Times August 17, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/17/sports/plus-pro-basketball-4-nba-teams-involved-in-trade.html July 4, 2023 Draft picks 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 19 Quincy Lewis SF/SG United States Minnesota 1 24 Andrei Kirilenko SF Russia 1 28 Scott Padgett SF United States Kentucky 2 58 Eddie Lucas SG United States Virginia Polytechnic Roster Utah Jazz 1999–2000 #4D1A7F #FFFFFF #0A7E8C #FFFFFF 10 Howard Eisley G 6 2 177 1972–12–04 Boston College 5 Armen Gilliam F 6 9 230 1964–05–28 UNLV 14 Jeff Hornacek G 6 3 190 1963–05–03 Iowa State 31 Adam Keefe Adam Keefe (basketball) F/C 6 9 230 1970–02–22 Stanford 20 Quincy Lewis G/F 6 7 215 1977–06–26 Minnesota 32 Karl Malone F 6 9 256 1963–07–24 Louisiana Tech 39 Greg Ostertag C 7 2 280 1973–03–06 Kansas 34 Scott Padgett F 6 9 240 1976–04–19 Kentucky 0 Olden Polynice C 6 11 220 1964–11–21 Virginia 3 Bryon Russell F 6 7 225 1970–12–31 Long Beach State 12 John Stockton G 6 1 175 1962–03–26 Gonzaga 11 Jacque Vaughn G 6 1 190 1975–02–11 Kansas Jerry Sloan Gordon Chiesa David Fredman Phil Johnson Kenny Natt Mark McKown (player development) https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/UTA/2000.html Regular season Season standings UTA UTA Playoffs Utah Jazz 2000 yes #4D1A7F #5DADEC Utah Jazz First round yes no yes #008290 #FFFFFF 3 0 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 22 | Seattle | W 104–93 | Karl Malone (50) | Karl Malone (12) | Jeff Hornacek (11) | Delta Center19,911 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | April 24 | Seattle | W 101–87 | Karl Malone (23) | Greg Ostertag (12) | John Stockton (11) | Delta Center19,911 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | April 29 | @ Seattle | L 78–89 | Karl Malone (30) | three players tied (6) | John Stockton (13) | KeyArena16,713 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 3 | @ Seattle | L 93–104 | Bryon Russell (26) | Karl Malone (14) | John Stockton (12) | KeyArena16,631 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 5 | Seattle | W 96–93 | Karl Malone (27) | Karl Malone (8) | John Stockton (15) | Delta Center19,911 | 3–2 |- Utah Jazz Conference Semi-finals no yes #008290 #FFFFFF 1 1 0 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | May 7 | @ Portland | L 75–94 | Karl Malone (22) | Malone, Polynice (8) | John Stockton (6) | Rose Garden20,351 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 9 | @ Portland | L 85–103 | Karl Malone (15) | Olden Polynice (6) | John Stockton (6) | Rose Garden20,463 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 11 | Portland | L 84–103 | Karl Malone (28) | Karl Malone (11) | John Stockton (12) | Delta Center19,911 | 0–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 14 | Portland | W 88–85 | Karl Malone (27) | Olden Polynice (11) | John Stockton (9) | Delta Center19,627 | 1–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 16 | @ Portland | L 79–81 | Karl Malone (27) | Karl Malone (11) | John Stockton (9) | Rose Garden20,043 | 1–4 |- UTA 2000 yes Player statistics Season Player GP GS MPG FG% 3FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPGPete Chilcutt† 26 0 8.6 .355 .100 1.000 1.7 .4 .2 .2 1.8Howard Eisley 82 5 25.6 .418 .368 .824 2.1 4.2 .7 .1 8.6Armen Gilliam 50 0 15.6 .436 .000 .779 4.2 .8 .2 .3 6.7Jeff Hornacek 77 77 27.7 .492 .478 .950 2.4 2.6 .9 .2 12.4Adam Keefe basketball 62 3 9.7 .408 .000 .806 2.2 .5 .3 .2 2.2Quincy Lewis 74 0 12.1 .372 .365 .731 1.5 .5 .3 .2 3.8Karl Malone 82 82 35.9 .509 .250 .797 9.5 3.7 1.0 .9 25.5Greg Ostertag 81 3 19.8 .464 .000 .636 6.0 .2 .2 2.1 4.5Scott Padgett 47 9 9.2 .314 .295 .704 1.9 .5 .3 .2 2.6Olden Polynice 82 79 22.2 .510 .500 .311 5.5 .5 .4 1.0 5.3Bryon Russell 82 70 35.4 .446 .396 .750 5.2 1.9 1.6 .3 14.1John Stockton 82 82 29.7 .501 .355 .860 2.6 8.6 1.7 .2 12.1Jacque Vaughn 78 0 11.3 .416 .412 .750 .8 1.6 .4 .0 3.7 Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3FG% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPGHoward Eisley 10 0 20.0 .309 .474 .889 1.8 1.9 .6 .1 5.1Armen Gilliam 10 0 13.2 .326 .385 2.9 .4 .4 .4 3.5Jeff Hornacek 10 10 29.7 .422 .409 .833 3.0 3.3 1.0 .0 11.5Quincy Lewis 8 0 13.3 .370 .333 .800 1.9 .3 .4 .9 3.3Karl Malone 10 10 38.6 .520 1.000 .810 8.9 3.1 .7 .7 27.2Greg Ostertag 8 0 21.5 .526 .455 5.6 .3 .3 2.1 3.8Scott Padgett 8 0 7.4 .375 .333 2.1 .6 .1 .3 1.9Olden Polynice 10 10 26.0 .538 .500 6.6 .5 .3 .8 5.9Bryon Russell 10 10 37.1 .421 .289 .756 5.2 2.1 1.6 .5 14.0John Stockton 10 10 35.0 .461 .389 .767 3.0 10.3 1.3 .2 11.2Jacque Vaughn 7 0 9.6 .357 .500 .875 1.7 1.6 .6 .1 4.0 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Karl Malone, All-NBA Second Team References 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