1999–2000 Miami Heat season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Miami Heat 2000 yes 52 30 Atlantic 1 2 Pat Riley Randy Pfund Pat Riley Micky Arison (October–December): Miami Arena(January–May): American Airlines Arena Sunshine Network, WAMI WIOD Conference Semi-finals(lost to Knicks 3–4) MIA The 1999–2000 Miami Heat season was the 12th season for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association. Miami Heat Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/ August 7, 2026 Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the team signed free agents Otis Thorpe, Perkins Chris Versatile Thorpe a Top Target on Free-Agent List Sun Sentinel July 15, 1999 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1999-07-15-9907150126-story.html October 12, 2022 Associated Press Thorpe Signs with Heat CBS News August 5, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thorpe-signs-with-heat/ July 4, 2023 Cavaliers Orlando Sentinel August 5, 1999 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1999/08/05/cavaliers-118/ July 9, 2023 and undrafted rookie point guard Anthony Carter. 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 Carter Wins One the Hardaway Sun Sentinel December 31, 1999 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1999/12/31/carter-wins-one-the-hardaway/ July 9, 2023 For the season, the Heat updated their primary logo, changing the flaming basketball from light red to dark red with black seams and golden yellow flames, and changing the hoop from black to white with a black outline. Miami Heat Primary Logo Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/burm5gh2wvjti3xhei5h16k8e/Miami_Heat/2000/Primary_Logo July 8, 2021 The team also redesigned their home and road uniforms, adding a V-shaped collar, dark red trim, and dark red side panels to their jerseys and shorts, and the team's primary logo to the right leg of their shorts. The white home uniforms featured a black outline next to the side panels, along with golden yellow and silver inlines, while the black road uniforms featured a golden yellow outline and white and silver inlines. Miami Heat Home Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/gopitd6ghg8as71b9clr4lplf/Miami_Heat/2000/Home_Uniform July 8, 2021 Miami Heat Road Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/ybwzb1gujmhgp057nnigmxzvt/Miami_Heat/2000/Road_Uniform July 8, 2021 The team's new uniforms would remain in use until 2009, where they would move their primary logo to the left leg of their shorts; the new primary logo is still present as of 2026. Regular season The Heat played the first two months of the regular season at the Miami Arena, and played their final home game there on December 28, 1999, against the Minnesota Timberwolves; the team then moved into their new arena, the American Airlines Arena on January 2, 2000, and played their first game there against the Orlando Magic. Miami Arena Has Rich, If Not Too Long, History Sun Sentinel January 6, 2000 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-01-06-0001050969-story,amp.html July 21, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20221118084301/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-01-06-0001050969-story.html November 18, 2022 dead The Heat got off to a 15–4 start to the regular season, and later on held a 30–17 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 However, Tim Hardaway only played 52 games due to knee injuries, Winderman Ira Knee Fine, Says Antsy Hardaway Sun Sentinel December 17, 1999 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1999-12-17-9912170242-story.html October 3, 2022 Associated Press Hardaway Sits Out Heat Playoff Opener ESPN April 22, 2000 https://a.espncdn.com/nba/playoffs00/s/2000/0422/496304.html November 26, 2022 Popper Steve Pro Basketball: Injury Will Not Allow Heroics by Hardaway The New York Times May 15, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/15/sports/pro-basketball-injury-will-not-allow-heroics-by-hardaway.html June 26, 2021 and Voshon Lenard was out for the remainder of the season due to a lower abdominal strain after 53 games. Mourning Misses Knicks Showdown Associated Press February 28, 2000 https://apnews.com/article/c6ec546ac3906f9378c96b77b7aec5a7 July 19, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210719071905/https://apnews.com/article/c6ec546ac3906f9378c96b77b7aec5a7 July 19, 2021 dead Brioso Cesar Early Trouble a Concern of Late Sun Sentinel March 9, 2000 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-03-09-0003090180-story.html October 17, 2022 At mid-season, the team signed free agent Bruce Bowen, who was previously released by the Chicago Bulls, who acquired him from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team trade. 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 Heat posted a seven-game winning streak between March and April, and finished in first place in the Atlantic Division with a 52–30 record, earning the second seed in the Eastern Conference; 1999–2000 Miami Heat Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/2000_games.html June 22, 2021 the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. Alonzo Mourning averaged 21.7 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game, and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive year; Wise Mike On Pro Basketball: On Russell's Fingers, See Mourning's Flaw The New York Times May 17, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/17/sports/on-pro-basketball-on-russell-s-fingers-see-mourning-s-flaw.html October 3, 2022 Elliott Helene Hot Spot Los Angeles Times May 17, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30878-story.html October 3, 2022 NBA & ABA Defensive Player of the Year Award Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/dpoy.html November 29, 2022 he was also named to the All-NBA Second Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. In addition, Jamal Mashburn averaged 17.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, and led the Heat with 112 three-point field goals, while Hardaway provided the team with 13.4 points and 7.4 assists per game, Lenard contributed 11.9 points per game off the bench as the team's sixth man, and P.J. Brown provided with 9.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, three-point specialist Dan Majerle contributed 7.3 points and 1.3 steals per game, along with 110 three-point field goals, while Clarence Weatherspoon averaged 7.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game off the bench, and Carter provided with 6.3 points, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. 1999–2000 Miami Heat Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/2000.html June 22, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, Mourning was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team. NBA All-Star 2000 Deseret News February 13, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/13/19490723/nba-all-star-2000 January 9, 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 November 27, 2021 Mourning also finished in third place in Most Valuable Player voting, behind Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kevin Garnett of the Timberwolves, Associated Press Shaq Receives All But One Vote ESPN May 10, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0509/523579.html. 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 Pat Riley finished tied in fifth place in Coach of the Year voting. The Heat finished 13th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 706,725 at the American Airlines Arena 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 Heat faced off against the 7th–seeded Detroit Pistons, a team that featured All-Star forward Grant Hill, All-Star guard Jerry Stackhouse, and Lindsey Hunter. Despite the absence of Hardaway due to his knee injury, the Heat won the first two games over the Pistons at home at the American Airlines Arena. In Game 2, Hill re-injured his ankle sustained from the final month of the regular season, as the Heat defeated the Pistons, 84–82 to take a 2–0 series lead. Associated Press Hill Re-Injured Ankle in Game 2 Loss at Miami ESPN April 26, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/playoffs00/s/2000/0426/502572.html#:~:text=Doctors%20said%20Wednesday%20that%20Hill,conference%20in%20Auburn%20Hills%2C%20Mich. June 11, 2026 Winderman Ira Hill Out with Broken Ankle Sun Sentinel April 27, 2000 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-04-27-0004270189-story.html June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 2: Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat Box Score, April 25, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004250MIA.html June 11, 2026 With Hill out for Game 3, the Heat defeated the Pistons on the road, 91–72 at The Palace of Auburn Hills to win the series in a three-game sweep. Associated Press Heat Sweeps Past Pistons CBS News April 29, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/heat-sweeps-past-pistons/#app July 16, 2021 Associated Press Without Hill, Pistons Never Had a Chance Los Angeles Times April 30, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-30-sp-25183-story.html November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Pistons vs. Heat Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-pistons-vs-heat.html February 14, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, and for the fourth consecutive year, the team faced off against the 3rd–seeded New York Knicks, who were led by All-Star guard Allan Houston, Latrell Sprewell and Patrick Ewing. With the return of Hardaway, and with the series tied at 2–2, the Heat won Game 5 over the Knicks at home, 87–81 at the American Airlines Arena to take 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 Heat lost Game 6 to the Knicks on the road, 72–70 at Madison Square Garden, 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 lost Game 7 at the American Airlines Arena, 83–82, thus losing 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 July 28, 2017 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 Semifinals: Knicks vs. Heat Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-knicks-vs-heat.html February 14, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Mashburn, Brown and Thorpe were all traded to the Charlotte Hornets, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Riley to Get Mason in the Deal for Jones The New York Times August 1, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/01/sports/pro-basketball-riley-to-get-mason-in-the-deal-for-jones.html July 16, 2021 Kawakami Tim While the NBA Dormant Period Ends, and a League-Wide Reshuffling Begins Today Los Angeles Times August 1, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-aug-01-sp-62467-story.html November 30, 2022 Wyche Steve Report: Heat, Hornets Trade 9 The Washington Post August 1, 2000 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/08/01/report-heat-hornets-trade-9/b14abd4a-7f10-41dc-9a85-c9500c4555fe/ May 29, 2022 while Lenard and Mark Strickland were both traded to the Denver Nuggets, Around the NBA Los Angeles Times June 28, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-28-sp-45557-story.html July 4, 2023 Winderman Ira Heat Deals Lenard, Strickland Sun Sentinel June 28, 2000 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-06-28-0006280145-story.html June 9, 2022 Heat Get Gatling Orlando Sentinel June 28, 2000 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2000-06-28-0006280326-story.html October 17, 2022 and Weatherspoon was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade. Associated Press Gatling, Weatherspoon Go to Cavs ESPN August 31, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0830/712388.html July 8, 2023 Associated Press Pro Basketball: Trade Sends Grant to Heat The New York Times August 31, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/31/sports/pro-basketball-trade-sends-grant-to-heat.html October 12, 2022 Associated Press Kemp to Portland, Grant to Miami in 3-Team Deal Los Angeles Times August 31, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-aug-31-sp-13198-story.html October 12, 2022 Offseason Draft picks 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 25 Tim James SF University of Miami 2 53 Rodney Buford SG Creighton University Roster Miami Heat 1999–2000 12 Bruce Bowen SF 6 7 185 1971–06–14 Cal State Fullerton 42 P. J. Brown PF 6 11 225 1969–10–14 Louisiana Tech 32 Rodney Buford SG 6 5 189 1977–11–02 Creighton 25 Anthony Carter basketball PG 6 1 190 1975–06–16 Hawaii 4 Duane Causwell C 7 0 240 1968–05–31 Temple 10 Tim Hardaway PG 6 0 175 1966–09–01 UTEP 40 Tim James basketball SF 6 7 212 1976–12–26 Miami (FL) 6 Harold Jamison PF 6 8 260 1976–11–20 Clemson 21 Voshon Lenard SG 6 4 205 1973–05–14 Minnesota 9 Dan Majerle SG 6 6 215 1965–09–09 Central Michigan 24 Jamal Mashburn SF 6 8 240 1972–11–29 Kentucky 33 Alonzo Mourning C 6 10 240 1970–02–08 Georgetown 5 Mark Strickland SF 6 9 210 1970–07–14 Temple 52 Otis Thorpe PF 6 9 225 1962–08–05 Providence 35 Clarence Weatherspoon PF 6 6 240 1970–09–08 Southern Mississippi Pat Riley Keith Askins Jeff Bzdelik Bill Foran Marc Iavaroni Bob McAdoo Erik Spoelstra Stan Van Gundy https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIA/2000.html February 23, 2000 Regular season Standings MIA MIA z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Playoffs Miami Heat yes 2000 Miami Heat First round yes yes no 2 0 1 0 |- | 1 | April 22 | Detroit | W 95–85 | Jamal Mashburn (29) | Dan Majerle (10) | Anthony Carter (7) | American Airlines Arena16,500 | 1–0 |- | 2 | April 25 | Detroit | W 84–82 | Jamal Mashburn (24) | Alonzo Mourning (8) | Anthony Carter (13) | American Airlines Arena16,500 | 2–0 |- | 3 | April 29 | @ Detroit | W 91–72 | Clarence Weatherspoon (18) | Thorpe, Weatherspoon (10) | Anthony Carter (9) | The Palace of Auburn Hills14,507 | 3–0 |- Miami Heat Conference Semi-finals yes no 2 2 1 2 |- | 1 | May 7 | New York | W 87–83 | Alonzo Mourning (26) | P. J. Brown (16) | Tim Hardaway (7) | American Airlines Arena20,053 | 1–0 |- | 2 | May 9 | New York | L 76–82 | Jamal Mashburn (25) | Alonzo Mourning (17) | three players tied (3) | American Airlines Arena20,078 | 1–1 |- | 3 | May 12 | @ New York | W 77–76 (OT) | Alonzo Mourning (23) | P. J. Brown (12) | Anthony Carter (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–1 |- | 4 | May 14 | @ New York | L 83–91 | Alonzo Mourning (27) | Alonzo Mourning (14) | Anthony Carter (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 2–2 |- | 5 | May 17 | New York | W 87–81 | Jamal Mashburn (21) | P. J. Brown (12) | Anthony Carter (5) | American Airlines Arena20,021 | 3–2 |- | 6 | May 19 | @ New York | L 70–72 | Alonzo Mourning (22) | Majerle, Mourning (10) | Dan Majerle (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 3–3 |- | 7 | May 21 | New York | L 82–83 | Alonzo Mourning (29) | Alonzo Mourning (13) | Tim Hardaway (7) | American Airlines Arena20,063 | 3–4 |- MIA yes 2000 Player statistics Ragular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameP. J. BrownPF80 80 2,302 600 145 65 61 764 28.8 7.5 1.8 .8 .8 9.6Alonzo MourningC 79 78 2,748 753 123 40 294 1,718 34.8 9.5 1.6 .5 3.7 21.7Anthony Carter basketballPG 79 30 1,859 199 378 93 5 498 23.5 2.5 4.8 1.2 .1 6.3Clarence WeatherspoonPF 78 2 1,615 449 93 51 49 565 20.7 5.8 1.2 .7 .6 7.2Jamal MashburnSF 76 76 2,828 381 298 79 14 1,328 37.2 5.0 3.9 1.0 .2 17.5Dan MajerleSG 69 69 2,308 333 206 89 17 506 33.4 4.8 3.0 1.3 .2 7.3Mark StricklandSF 58 5 663 140 22 15 18 284 11.4 2.4 .4 .3 .3 4.9Voshon LenardSG 53 13 1,434 153 136 41 15 629 27.1 2.9 2.6 .8 .3 11.9Tim HardawayPG 52 52 1,672 150 385 49 4 696 32.2 2.9 7.4 .9 .1 13.4Otis ThorpePF 51 1 777 166 33 26 9 279 15.2 3.3 .6 .5 .2 5.5Rodney BufordSG 34 0 386 48 21 10 8 147 11.4 1.4 .6 .3 .2 4.3Rex WaltersPG 33 0 389 36 65 6 0 93 11.8 1.1 2.0 .2 .0 2.8Bruce Bowen†SF 27 2 567 60 18 14 10 137 21.0 2.2 .7 .5 .4 5.1Duane CauswellC 25 2 185 47 2 2 16 66 7.4 1.9 .1 .1 .6 2.6Harold JamisonPF 12 0 74 21 4 2 1 18 6.2 1.8 .3 .2 .1 1.5Tim James basketballSF 4 0 23 4 2 0 3 11 5.8 1.0 .5 .0 .8 2.8 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Heat only. Playoffs Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameJamal MashburnSF10 10 423 46 32 11 2 175 42.3 4.6 3.2 1.1 .2 17.5Alonzo MourningC10 10 376 100 14 2 33 216 37.6 10.0 1.4 .2 3.3 21.6Dan MajerleSG10 10 372 70 32 21 1 90 37.2 7.0 3.2 2.1 .1 9.0P. J. BrownPF10 10 308 82 11 8 4 75 30.8 8.2 1.1 .8 .4 7.5Anthony Carter basketballPG10 3 275 40 56 12 2 77 27.5 4.0 5.6 1.2 .2 7.7Clarence WeatherspoonPF10 0 170 41 1 4 3 64 17.0 4.1 .1 .4 .3 6.4Bruce BowenSF10 0 157 10 8 7 4 35 15.7 1.0 .8 .7 .4 3.5Otis ThorpePF10 0 136 29 3 0 2 33 13.6 2.9 .3 .0 .2 3.3Tim HardawayPG 7 7 182 15 33 5 0 54 26.0 2.1 4.7 .7 .0 7.7Rodney BufordSG 1 0 16 1 1 0 0 11 16.0 1.0 1.0 .0 .0 11.0Mark StricklandSF 1 0 10 0 0 2 0 2 10.0 .0 .0 2.0 .0 2.0 Awards and honors Alonzo Mourning, NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award Alonzo Mourning, All-NBA Second Team Alonzo Mourning, NBA All-Defensive First Team References Category:Miami Heat seasons Miami Miami Heat Miami Heat