1999–2000 Philadelphia 76ers season

NBA professional basketball team season August 2023 March 2026 Philadelphia 76ers 2000 49 33 Atlantic 3 5 Larry Brown Billy King Comcast Spectacor First Union Center Conference semifinals(lost to Pacers 2–4) PHI WPSG Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia WIP The 1999–2000 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 51st season for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association, and their 37th season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia 76ers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/ August 9, 2026 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the 76ers acquired Billy Owens from the Orlando Magic, Associated Press Sixers and Magic Do a Deal CBS News August 13, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sixers-and-magic-do-a-deal/ July 3, 2023 Povtak Tim Magic Trade Owens for Sixers' Grant, Parker Orlando Sentinel August 14, 1999 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1999-08-14-9908140129-story.html January 11, 2022 Fry Darrell Questions Abound for New-Look Magic Tampa Bay Times October 3, 1999 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1999/10/03/questions-abound-for-new-look-magic/ November 15, 2022 and signed free agent Bruce Bowen. Associated Press Sixers Sign Rookie MacCulloch CBS News September 16, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sixers-sign-rookie-macculloch/ July 3, 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 The team also changed their starting lineup, replacing center Matt Geiger with forward Tyrone Hill as the team's starting power forward. For the season, the 76ers revealed new blue alternate road uniforms, which featured a red, black and bronze trim; these uniforms would remain in use until 2006. Philadelphia 76ers Alternate Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/run3nuelfarffou3bfm5cveow/Philadelphia_76ers/2002/Alternate_Uniform July 15, 2021 Regular season With the addition of Owens, the 76ers lost their first three games of the regular season, and got off to an 11–12 start to the season, as Allen Iverson missed twelve games due to a broken thumb injury. Associated Press Pro Basketball: 76ers' Iverson Out of Action 3 to 6 Weeks The New York Times November 24, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/24/sports/pro-basketball-76ers-iverson-out-of-action-3-to-6-weeks.html October 17, 2022 Associated Press Iverson Has Broken Thumb Los Angeles Times November 24, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-24-sp-37218-story.html March 28, 2023 Associated Press Iverson Out with Broken Thumb ESPN November 24, 1999 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/1999/1123/190088.html November 26, 2022 However, Iverson eventually returned as the team played above .500 in winning percentage as the season progressed, holding a 27–22 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 At mid-season, the team traded Owens, and second-year guard Larry Hughes to the Golden State Warriors, and traded Bowen to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Toni Kukoč in a three-team trade; Wise Mike Basketball: 76ers Acquire Kukoc in 3-Team Trade The New York Times February 17, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/17/sports/basketball-76ers-acquire-kukoc-in-3-team-trade.html July 19, 2021 Associated Press Bulls Trade Kukoc to 76ers Los Angeles Times February 17, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-17-sp-65177-story.html September 12, 2022 Bayless Skip With a Little Luck, Krause's Latest Could Pan Out Chicago Tribune February 17, 2000 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2000-02-17-0002170140-story.html December 15, 2022 however, Bowen never played for the Bulls and was released to free agency, and signed with the Miami Heat. Wise Mike On Pro Basketball: Bowen's Perseverance Is Basis of His Resume The New York Times May 9, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/09/sports/on-pro-basketball-bowen-s-perseverance-is-basis-of-his-resume.html July 3, 2023 Heat Re-Signs Bruce Bowen United Press International August 4, 2000 https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/08/04/Heat-re-signs-Bruce-Bowen/2396965361600/ June 28, 2022 The 76ers posted a seven-game winning streak in March, and won seven of their final nine games of the season, finishing in third place in the Atlantic Division with a 49–33 record, and earning the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. 1999–2000 Philadelphia 76ers Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/2000_games.html June 23, 2021 Iverson averaged 28.4 points, 4.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA Second Team, while Kukoč played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 12.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in 32 games after the trade, and Hill provided the team with 12.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. In addition, Theo Ratliff averaged 11.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game, but only played 57 games due to a stress fracture in his left ankle, Associated Press Plus: Pro Basketball -- Philadelphia: Stress Fracture Sidelines Ratliff The New York Times October 19, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/19/sports/plus-pro-basketball-philadelphia-stress-fracture-sidelines-ratliff.html July 3, 2023 White Lonnie Defense Will Get Tougher Tests Los Angeles Times November 6, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-06-sp-30653-story.html October 12, 2022 Ratliff on IL, Mohammed Activated United Press International December 20, 1999 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1999/12/20/Ratliff-on-IL-Mohammed-activated/9034945666000/ October 12, 2022 while George Lynch provided with 9.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game, and Eric Snow contributed 7.9 points, 7.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game. Off the bench, Geiger averaged 9.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, and Aaron McKie contributed 8.0 points and 1.3 steals per game. 1999–2000 Philadelphia 76ers Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/2000.html June 23, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, Iverson was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team; it was his first ever All-Star appearance, as he scored 26 points along with 9 assists and 2 steals, despite the Eastern Conference losing to the Western Conference, 137–126. N.B.A.: In the News -- All-Star Game: O'Neal and Bryant Selected as Starters The New York Times January 30, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/30/sports/nba-in-the-news-all-star-game-o-neal-and-bryant-selected-as-starters.html October 12, 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 October 22, 2021 In addition, Iverson also participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout, 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 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 23, 2025 while before the mid-season trade, Hughes participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, and rookie center, and second-round draft pick Todd MacCulloch was selected for the NBA Rookie Challenge Game, as a member of the Rookies team. 2000 NBA Rising Stars: Rookies 92, Sophomores 83 (OT) Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000_rookie.html September 23, 2025 Iverson also finished in seventh place in Most Valuable Player voting; Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers won the MVP award almost unanimously, receiving 120 out of 121 first-place votes from the media, while Iverson received one vote from CNN sports broadcaster Fred Hickman, who was the only person who did not vote for O'Neal. Associated Press Shaq Receives All But One Vote ESPN May 10, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0509/523579.html. March 17, 2024Beslic Stephen April 9, 2022 "I Got Death Threats": Fred Hickman on the Aftermath of Denying Shaquille O'Neal His Unanimous MVP https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/fred-hickman-on-the-aftermath-of-denying-shaquille-oneal-his-unanimous-mvp live https://web.archive.org/web/20240317211057/https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/fred-hickman-on-the-aftermath-of-denying-shaquille-oneal-his-unanimous-mvp March 17, 2024 March 17, 2024 Basketball Network 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html January 2, 2022 The 76ers finished eighth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 756,956 at the First Union Center during the regular season. 1999–2000 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000.html January 23, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 2000 NBA playoffs, the 76ers faced off against the 4th–seeded Charlotte Hornets, who were led by All-Star guard Eddie Jones, former 76ers forward Derrick Coleman, and Anthony Mason. Despite both teams finishing with the same regular-season record, the Hornets had home-court advantage in the series. The 76ers won Game 1 over the Hornets on the road, 92–82 at the Charlotte Coliseum, before losing Game 2 on the road in overtime, 108–98 as the Hornets tied the series at 1–1. 2000 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 1: Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets Box Score, April 22, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004220CHH.html June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 2: Philadelphia 76ers at Charlotte Hornets Box Score, April 24, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004240CHH.html June 11, 2026 The 76ers won the next two games at home, which included a Game 4 win over the Hornets at the First Union Center, 105–99 to win the series in four games. Associated Press N.B.A.: Roundup: McKie Helps the 76ers Eliminate the Hornets The New York Times May 2, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/02/sports/nba-roundup-mckie-helps-the-76ers-eliminate-the-hornets.html January 10, 2022 Associated Press Sixers Take Series Over Hornets CBS News May 1, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sixers-take-series-over-hornets/ November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: 76ers vs. Hornets Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-76ers-vs-hornets.html February 14, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, and for the second consecutive year, the team 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 Pacers took a 3–0 series lead, but the 76ers managed to win the next two games, including a Game 5 win on the road, 107–86 at the Conseco Fieldhouse. 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5: Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers Box Score, May 15, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005150IND.html June 11, 2026 However, the 76ers lost Game 6 to the Pacers at home, 106–90 at the First Union Center, thus losing the series in six games. Brown Clifton The Return of Miller Forces Out the 76ers The New York Times May 20, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/052000bkn-pacers.html June 26, 2021 Associated Press Pacers and Miller Apply Clincher Los Angeles Times May 20, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-20-sp-32221-story.html November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: 76ers vs. Pacers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-76ers-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 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 Offseason Draft picks 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 2 47 Todd MacCulloch Center Canada University of Washington Roster Philadelphia 76ers 1999–2000 black #CBA135 #D80303 white 11 Ira Bowman G 6 5 195 1973–06–11 Penn 52 Matt Geiger C 7 0 243 1969–09–10 Georgia Tech 40 Tyrone Hill F/C 6 9 240 1968–03–19 Xavier 3 Allen Iverson G 6 0 165 1975–06–07 Georgetown 33 Jumaine Jones F 6 8 218 1979–02–10 Georgia 7 Toni Kukoč F 6 10 192 1969–09–18 Croatia 41 Antonio Lang F 6 8 205 1972–05–15 Duke 9 George Lynch basketball F 6 8 218 1970–09–03 North Carolina 50 Todd MacCulloch C 7 0 280 1976–01–27 Washington 8 Aaron McKie G/F 6 5 209 1972–10–02 Temple 14 Nazr Mohammed F/C 6 10 221 1977–09–05 Kentucky 5 Kevin Ollie G 6 4 195 1972–12–27 Connecticut 42 Theo Ratliff F/C 6 10 225 1973–04–17 Wyoming 20 Eric Snow G 6 3 190 1973–04–24 Michigan State Larry Brown Randy Ayers John Calipari Maurice Cheeks John Kuester https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHI/2000.html April 3, 2000 Regular season Season standings PHI PHI z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot Playoffs Philadelphia 76ers 2000 #000000 #D9AF62 yes Philadelphia 76ers First Round yes #D80303 #FFFFFF yes no 2 0 1 1 |- | 1 | April 22 | @ Charlotte | W 92–82 | Allen Iverson (40) | Theo Ratliff (8) | Eric Snow (9) | Charlotte Coliseum15,023 | 1–0 |- | 2 | April 24 | @ Charlotte | L 98–108 (OT) | Toni Kukoč (20) | Tyrone Hill (13) | Eric Snow (13) | Charlotte Coliseum11,686 | 1–1 |- | 3 | April 28 | Charlotte | W 81–76 | Allen Iverson (24) | Theo Ratliff (11) | Aaron McKie (5) | First Union Center20,849 | 2–1 |- | 4 | May 1 | Charlotte | W 105–99 | Allen Iverson (26) | Matt Geiger (10) | Aaron McKie (11) | First Union Center20,712 | 3–1 |- Philadelphia 76ers Conference semifinals #D80303 #FFFFFF yes no 1 2 1 2 |- | 1 | May 6 | @ Indiana | L 91–108 | Allen Iverson (28) | George Lynch (14) | Eric Snow (7) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 0–1 |- | 2 | May 8 | @ Indiana | L 97–103 | Allen Iverson (28) | Tyrone Hill (8) | Allen Iverson (10) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 0–2 |- | 3 | May 10 | Indiana | L 89–97 | Allen Iverson (29) | Tyrone Hill (14) | Toni Kukoč (4) | First Union Center20,823 | 0–3 |- | 4 | May 13 | Indiana | W 92–90 | Allen Iverson (19) | Tyrone Hill (15) | Allen Iverson (5) | First Union Center20,675 | 1–3 |- | 5 | May 15 | @ Indiana | W 107–86 | Allen Iverson (37) | Hill, McKie (10) | Aaron McKie (9) | Conseco Fieldhouse18,345 | 2–3 |- | 6 | May 19 | Indiana | L 90–106 | Aaron McKie (19) | Hill, McKie (9) | Aaron McKie (4) | First Union Center20,969 | 2–4 |- PHI 2000 yes Player statistics Regular season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGBruce Bowen† 42 0 7.4 .356 .500 .500 .9 .4 .2 .1 1.4Ira Bowman 11 0 1.8 1.000 .500 .2 .1 .1 .0 .5Matt Geiger 65 20 21.6 .441 .000 .779 6.0 .6 .4 .3 9.7Tyrone Hill 68 65 31.7 .485 .000 .691 9.2 .8 .9 .4 12.0Larry Hughes† 50 5 20.4 .416 .216 .746 3.2 1.5 1.1 .2 10.0Allen Iverson 70 70 40.8 .421 .341 .713 3.8 4.7 2.1 .1 28.4Jumaine Jones 33 0 4.2 .379 .500 .611 1.2 .2 .2 .2 1.7Toni Kukoč† 32 8 28.6 .438 .289 .673 4.5 4.4 1.0 .3 12.4Antonio Lang† 3 0 2.0 1.000 1.000 .0 .3 .0 .0 1.0George Lynch basketball 75 75 32.2 .461 .417 .617 7.8 1.8 1.6 .5 9.6Todd MacCulloch 56 6 9.4 .553 .519 2.6 .2 .2 .7 3.7Aaron McKie 82 14 23.8 .411 .364 .829 3.0 2.9 1.3 .2 8.0Nazr Mohammed 28 3 6.8 .389 .545 1.8 .1 .1 .4 1.9Kevin Ollie 40 0 7.3 .449 .757 .8 1.2 .3 .0 1.8Billy Owens† 46 7 20.0 .434 .333 .594 4.2 1.3 .6 .3 5.9Theo Ratliff 57 56 31.5 .503 .771 7.6 .6 .6 3.0 11.9Stanley Roberts 5 1 10.2 .313 .000 .000 3.0 .6 .2 .2 2.0Eric Snow 82 80 35.0 .430 .244 .712 3.2 7.6 1.7 .1 7.9 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGIra Bowman 7 0 1.6 .000 .000 .000 .0 .3 .0 .0 .0Matt Geiger 8 0 16.0 .500 .800 5.0 .3 .6 .3 8.8Tyrone Hill 10 10 35.2 .460 .000 .705 9.7 .9 .9 .1 12.3Allen Iverson 10 10 44.4 .384 .308 .739 4.0 4.5 1.2 .1 26.2Jumaine Jones 4 0 2.0 .333 .000 .0 .0 .0 .0 .5Toni Kukoč 10 0 25.7 .387 .324 .588 3.7 1.7 1.0 .3 9.3George Lynch basketball 10 10 29.3 .338 .143 .778 7.1 1.4 .9 .5 5.9Todd MacCulloch 5 0 4.8 .667 .667 1.8 .0 .0 .0 1.6Aaron McKie 10 6 33.1 .485 .343 .839 3.6 4.6 .4 .2 13.8Kevin Ollie 10 0 6.5 .500 .889 .5 1.2 .2 .0 2.0Theo Ratliff 10 10 37.4 .475 .723 7.9 .9 1.0 3.0 13.0Eric Snow 5 4 27.6 .484 .750 1.000 2.0 7.0 .8 .2 7.4 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the 7ers only. Player statistics citation: Awards and records Allen Iverson, All-NBA Second Team References Category:Philadelphia 76ers seasons Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Category:1999 in Philadelphia Category:2000 in Philadelphia