1998–99 Chicago Bulls season

1998–99 Chicago Bulls season
Head coach Tim Floyd
Owner(s) Jerry Reinsdorf
Arena United Center
Results
Record 13–37 (.260)
Place Division: 8th (Central)
Conference: 15th (Eastern)
Playoff finish Did not qualify
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television Fox Sports Chicago, WGN
Radio WMVP
Chicago Bulls seasons
< 1997–98 1999–00 >

Contents

Offseason

Jordan Retires

Michael Jordan's Game 6 performance seemed to be a perfect ending to his career. With Phil Jackson's contract expiring, the pending departures of Scottie Pippen (who stated his desire to be traded during the season) and Dennis Rodman (who would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent) looming, and being in the latter stages of an owner-induced lockout of NBA players, Jordan retired for the second time on January 13, 1999.

NBA Draft

Main article: 1998 NBA Draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club Team
1 28 Corey Benjamin G  United States Oregon State
2 34 Shammond Williams G  United States North Carolina
2 58 Maceo Baston F  United States Michigan

Regular season

Season standings

Central Division W L PCT GB Home Road Div
y-Indiana Pacers 33 17 .660 – 18–7 15–10 15–7
x-Atlanta Hawks 31 19 .620 2 16–9 15–10 15–8
x-Detroit Pistons 29 21 .580 4 17–8 12–13 13–8
x-Milwaukee Bucks 28 22 .560 5 17–8 11–14 13–11
Charlotte Hornets 26 24 .520 7 16–9 10–15 12–10
Toronto Raptors 23 27 .460 10 14–11 9–16 9–14
Cleveland Cavaliers 22 28 .440 11 15–10 7–18 9–13
Chicago Bulls 13 37 .260 20 8–17 5–20 4–19

Roster

1998-99 Chicago Bulls roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Nat. Name Ht. Wt. From
SG 31 Barry, Brent 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Oregon State
SG 25 Benjamin, Corey 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Oregon State
SF 44 Bennett, Mario 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Arizona State
SF 22 Booth, Keith 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 226 lb (103 kg) Maryland
PG 1 Brown, Randy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) New Mexico State
PF 2 Bryant, Mark 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Seton Hall
SG 21 Carr, Cory 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Texas Tech
SF 18 David, Kornel 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Hungary
SG 9 Harper, Ron 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Miami (Ohio)
PG 11 Jones, Charles 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Long Island*
SF 7 Kukoc, Toni 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 192 lb (87 kg) Croatia
C 28 Lang, Andrew 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Arkansas
PG 5 LaRue, Rusty 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Wake Forest
PF 8 Simpkins, Dickey 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 248 lb (112 kg) Providence
C 34 Wennington, Bill 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 245 lb (111 kg) St. John's
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured

References

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Golden State • L.A. Clippers • L.A. Lakers • Phoenix • Portland • Sacramento • Seattle
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