1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks season

NBA professional basketball team season August 2023 March 2026 Atlanta Hawks 2000 28 54 Central 7 14 Lenny Wilkens Philips Arena WHOT-TVFox Sports Net SouthTurner South WCNN Did not qualify ATL The 1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks season was the 51st season for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association, and their 32nd season in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Hawks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/ August 6, 2026 Season summary Off-season After two seasons of splitting their home games between the Georgia Dome, and the Alexander Memorial Coliseum, the Hawks moved into their new arena known as the Philips Arena; it was built over the site of the Omni Coliseum. Sandomir Richard Philips to Pay $180 Million to Name New Atlanta Arena The New York Times February 3, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/03/business/philips-to-pay-180-million-to-name-new-atlanta-arena.html October 17, 2022 Headliners Orlando Sentinel February 20, 1999 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1999/02/20/headliners-496/ April 9, 2024 Rider Fails to Show Up Again Los Angeles Times November 4, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-04-sp-29891-story.html April 9, 2024 The Hawks had four first-round draft picks in the 1999 NBA draft, selecting point guard Jason Terry from the University of Arizona with the tenth overall pick, which was acquired from the Golden State Warriors via trade. The team also selected power forward Cal Bowdler out of Old Dominion University with the 17th overall pick, selected shooting guard Dion Glover out of Georgia Tech University with the 20th overall pick, and selected small forward Jumaine Jones from the University of Georgia with the 27th overall pick, but soon traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a future draft pick. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Safety First: The Bulls Make Brand the Top Pick The New York Times July 1, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/01/sports/pro-basketball-safety-first-the-bulls-make-brand-the-top-pick.html November 27, 2022 Heisler Mark Dukies Are Way Up Los Angeles Times July 1, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-01-sp-52079-story.html June 4, 2023 1999 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1999.html December 1, 2022 During the off-season, the team acquired Isaiah Rider and Jim Jackson from the Portland Trail Blazers, Associated Press Hawks, Blazers to Make 4-Player Deal Deseret News July 31, 1999 https://www.deseret.com/1999/7/31/19458357/hawks-blazers-to-make-4-player-deal November 30, 2022 Associated Press Smith to Blazers in Mega Trade CBS News August 2, 1999 http://www.cbsnews.com/news/smith-to-blazers-in-mega-trade/ July 10, 2022 Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Trading Begins in the N.B.A. Bazaar The New York Times August 3, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/03/sports/pro-basketball-trading-begins-in-the-nba-bazaar.html September 15, 2022 acquired Bimbo Coles and former Hawks forward Duane Ferrell from the Golden State Warriors, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Teams Find Lean Pickings in the Draft The New York Times June 30, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/30/sports/pro-basketball-teams-find-lean-pickings-in-the-draft.html October 12, 2022 Staff and Wire Reports Aging Hawks Trade Blaylock to Warriors to Move to No. 10 Los Angeles Times June 30, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-30-sp-51730-story.html November 30, 2022 Steele David Warriors Bring Blaylock Aboard; Coles, Ferrell, 10th Pick Traded to Hawks for Gritty Vet, 21st Pick SFGate June 30, 1999 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Warriors-Bring-Blaylock-Aboard-Coles-Ferrell-2922326.php July 9, 2023 and acquired Lorenzen Wright from the Los Angeles Clippers. Associated Press Clippers to Make Wright Trade CBS News August 8, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/clippers-to-make-wright-trade/ July 9, 2023 White Lonnie Clippers to Trade Wright to Atlanta Los Angeles Times August 8, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-aug-08-sp-63829-story.html October 12, 2022 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 However, Ferrell was released to free agency. For the season, the Hawks redesigned their home and road uniforms, removing their primary logo of a hawk from the front of their jerseys, and adding side panels to their jerseys and shorts; the left leg of their shorts featured the jersey number, while the right leg featured their primary logo. The white home uniforms featured a red, yellow and black trim, and red side panels with yellow and black outlines, while the road uniforms were changed from their previous black-to-red fade gradient to red, and featured a white, yellow and black trim, and white side panels. Atlanta Hawks Home Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/teioqn012ff411tz0mdifppuc/Atlanta_Hawks/2000/Home_Uniform July 6, 2021 Atlanta Hawks Road Uniform Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/f1td80y1ltzfpc5owsro0ojt9/Atlanta_Hawks/2000/Road_Uniform July 6, 2021 The team's new uniforms would remain in use until 2007, although in 2002, the jersey number would be replaced with the team's primary logo on the left leg of their shorts; in 2004, the white trim color would be changed to red on their road uniforms. Regular season With the addition of Rider, Jackson, Coles, Terry and Wright, the Hawks lost six of their first seven games of the regular season, but soon posted a five-game winning streak between November and December, leading to a 9–9 start to the season. However, the team struggled and fell below .500 in winning percentage, losing 11 of their next 13 games, and later on holding a 19–28 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 March 5, 2025 Rider led the Hawks in scoring averaging 19.3 points and 3.7 assists per game, but had a history of behavioral problems both on and off the court. After showing up late for a game in March, he was released to free agency after 60 games, Associated Press Rider Refused to Accept 3-Game Suspension ESPN March 18, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0317/431668.html July 9, 2023 Associated Press Hawks' Rider Is Released After Showing Up Late Los Angeles Times March 18, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-mar-18-sp-10180-story.html October 12, 2022 Rider Is Released by Hawks The Washington Post March 18, 2000 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/03/18/rider-is-released-by-hawks/8dea1764-d429-42ef-bf4d-c9e4d9193291/ July 9, 2023 while Anthony Johnson was traded to the Orlando Magic in exchange for a future draft pick at mid-season; Associated Press Just One Minor Trade at Deadline ESPN February 28, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0224/378735.html July 9, 2023 Rider would later on sign with the Los Angeles Lakers during the following off-season. Associated Press Plus: Pro Basketball: Rider Signs with Lakers The New York Times August 26, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/26/sports/plus-pro-basketball-rider-signs-with-lakers.html January 13, 2022 Kawakami Tim Lakers Take Flier on Rider Los Angeles Times August 26, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-aug-26-sp-10740-story.html October 12, 2022 Associated Press Rider Says Avoiding Freeways Is Key ESPN August 30, 2000 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0828/709077.html December 8, 2024 The Hawks struggled posting a nine-game losing streak in April, and finished in seventh place in the Central Division with a disappointing 28–54 record, missing the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 1991–92 season. 1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/2000_games.html June 26, 2021 Jackson averaged 16.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, and led the Hawks with 117 three-point field goals, while Alan Henderson averaged 13.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, and Dikembe Mutombo provided the team with 11.5 points, 14.1 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game. In addition, Coles contributed 8.1 points and 3.6 assists per game, while off the bench, LaPhonso Ellis provided with 8.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, but only played 58 games due to a calf injury, Associated Press Rider Leaves Hawks, Cites Family Problem Los Angeles Times November 2, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-nov-02-ss-28929-story.html October 17, 2022 and Terry contributed 8.1 points and 4.3 assists per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Meanwhile, second-year forward Roshown McLeod contributed 7.2 points per game, but only played just 44 games due to injury, and Wright averaged 6.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game off the bench. 1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/2000.html June 26, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, Mutombo 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 he also finished tied in third place in Defensive Player of the Year voting. 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 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html January 2, 2022 The Hawks finished 25th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 600,954 at the Philips Arena during the regular season, which was the fifth-lowest in the league. 1999–2000 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000.html December 9, 2024 Aftermath This was also Mutombo's final full season with the Hawks, as he would later on be traded to the Philadelphia 76ers midway through the following season. Associated Press Mutombo Traded to Sixers in Six-Player Deal ESPN February 23, 2001 https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2001/0222/1101977.html January 23, 2026 Wise Mike Pro Basketball: 76ers Hope Mutombo Will Deliver the Title The New York Times February 23, 2001 https://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/23/sports/pro-basketball-76ers-hope-mutombo-will-deliver-the-title.html January 23, 2026 Associated Press Mutombo, Howard Are on the Move Los Angeles Times February 23, 2001 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-feb-23-sp-29262-story.html January 23, 2026 Meanwhile, head coach Lenny Wilkens resigned after seven seasons with the Hawks, and left to take a coaching job with the Toronto Raptors, Associated Press Wilkens Quits the Hawks After Most Dismal Season Los Angeles Times April 25, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-25-sp-23259-story.html April 9, 2024 Associated Press Wilkens' Deal Is Expected Los Angeles Times June 20, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-20-sp-42891-story.html October 12, 2022 The NBA: Raptors Land Lenny Wilkens Kitsap Sun June 22, 2000 https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/06-22/0058_the_nba__raptors_land_lenny_wilke.html July 24, 2021 while Coles signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Ellis signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: West Side Story, the Sequel The New York Times October 30, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/10/30/sports/pro-basketball-west-side-story-the-sequel.html July 22, 2022 Draft picks 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 10 Jason Terry PG/SG Arizona 1 17 Cal Bowdler PF/C Old Dominion 1 20 Dion Glover SG Georgia Tech 1 27 Jumaine Jones SF Georgia Roster Atlanta Hawks 1999–2000 #B50000 #FFFFFF #000000 #FFFFFF 10 Drew Barry G 6 5 191 1973–02–17 Georgia Institute of Technology 3 Cal Bowdler F 6 10 245 1977–03–31 Old Dominion University 12 Bimbo Coles G 6 1 188 1968–04–22 Virginia Tech 4 Chris Crawford basketball, born 1975 F 6 9 235 1975–05–13 Marquette 20 LaPhonso Ellis F 6 8 240 1970–05–05 Notre Dame 5 Dion Glover G 6 5 225 1978–10–22 Georgia Tech 44 Alan Henderson F 6 9 235 1972–12–02 Indiana 22 Jim Jackson basketball G/F 6 6 220 1970–10–14 Ohio State 7 Roshown McLeod F 6 8 221 1975–11–17 Duke 55 Dikembe Mutombo C 7 2 260 1966–06–25 Georgetown 31 Jason Terry G 6 2 185 1977–09–15 Arizona 42 Lorenzen Wright F/C 6 11 255 1975–11–04 Memphis Lenny Wilkens Stan Albeck Phil Hubbard Gary Wortman https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/2000.html Roster Notes Shooting guard Isaiah Rider was waived on March 17, 2000. Regular season Season standings ATL ATL z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Barry, Drew Drew Barry809.3.400.4441.000.52.0.0.02.4 Bowdler, Cal Cal Bowdler4609.2.426.000.6321.8.3.3.22.7 Coles, Bimbo Bimbo Coles805424.1.455.205.8172.23.6.7.18.1 Crawford, Chris Chris Crawford551112.1.397.259.7781.8.6.3.34.6 Ellis, LaPhonso LaPhonso Ellis58822.6.450.143.6955.01.0.6.48.4 Glover, Dion Dion Glover30114.9.386.267.7291.3.9.5.16.5 Henderson, Alan Alan Henderson828233.8.461.100.6717.0.91.0.713.2 Jackson, Jim Jim Jackson797635.0.411.386.8775.02.9.7.116.7 Johnson, Anthony Anthony Johnson38211.1.350.167.7921.01.6.6.12.4 McLeod, Roshown Roshown McLeod442019.5.395.154.7713.11.2.4.17.2 Mutombo, Dikembe Dikembe Mutombo828236.4.562..70814.11.3.33.311.5 Rider, Isaiah Isaiah Rider604734.7.419.311.7854.33.7.7.119.3 Terry, Jason Jason Terry812723.3.415.293.8072.04.31.1.18.1 Wright, Lorenzen Lorenzen Wright75016.1.499.333.6444.1.3.4.56.0 Player statistics citation: Awards and records Jason Terry, NBA All-Rookie Team 2nd Team Transactions Trades June 23, 1999 Traded Mookie Blaylock and a 1999 first round draft pick to the Golden State Warriors for Bimbo Coles, Duane Ferrell and a 1999 first round draft pick. June 30, 1999 Traded Jumaine Jones to the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2000 first round draft pick. August 2, 1999 Traded Ed Gray and Steve Smith to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jim Jackson and Isaiah Rider. August 8, 1999 Traded a 2000 first round draft pick, and a 2002 first round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for Lorenzen Wright. February 24, 2000 Traded Anthony Johnson to the Orlando Magic for a 2004 second round draft pick. Free agents August 16, 1999 Waived Duane Ferrell. Waived Tyrone Corbin. March 20, 2000 Waived Isaiah Rider. March 27, 2000 Signed Drew Barry to a contract for the rest of the season. Player transactions citation: 1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ATL/2000_transactions.html July 2, 2021 References Category:Atlanta Hawks seasons Atlanta Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks