1999–2000 New Jersey Nets season

1999–2000 New Jersey Nets season
Head coach Don Casey
Arena Continental Airlines Arena
Results
Record 31–51 (.378)
Place Division: 6th (Atlantic)
Conference: 11th (Eastern)
Playoff finish Did not qualify
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television Fox Sports Net New York, WLNY
Radio WOR
New Jersey Nets seasons
< 1998–99 2000–01 >

After the promise of the 1997-98 season, the team finished 31-51 and missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year. During the 1999-2000 season, several Nets reached different milestones. Stephon Marbury dished out his 2,000th assist and Kendall Gill scored his 10,000th career point.[1] Stephon Marbury led the team in scoring (22.2 ppg) and Kendal Gill led the team in total steals (139), ranking him ninth in the league.[1]

Contents

Offseason

NBA Draft

Main article: 1999 NBA Draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club Team
2 34 Evan Eschmeyer (C)  United States Northwestern

Regular season

The Nets started the season at 2-15, a franchise record low. Despite the poor start, the Nets rallied back to compete for a playoff spot. The Nets were still alive in the playoff race at the beginning of April with three weeks left in the season. After the first week of April, the team was without their leading scorer, Stephon Marbury, who struggled with knee injuries. Other injuries included rookie Evan Eschmeyer (ankle), and starting shooting guard Kerry Kittles (knee). The Nets were officially eliminated from playoff contention on April 7 after a 103-85 loss to the Miami Heat. The team finished the season by losing their final 11 games of the year.[1]

Standings

Atlantic Division
Team W L PCT GB
Miami Heat 52 30 .634 -
New York Knicks 50 32 .610 2
Philadelphia 76ers 49 33 .598 3
Orlando Magic 41 41 .500 11
Boston Celtics 35 47 .427 17
New Jersey Nets 31 51 .378 21
Washington Wizards 29 53 .354 23

Schedule

Game Date Opponent Result Nets points Opponents Record Streak Notes
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Player stats

Note: GP= Games played; MIN= Minutes; STL= Steals; REB = Rebounds; ASST = Assists; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points

Player GP MIN STL REB ASST BLK PTS

Awards, records, and honors

References

  1. ^ a b c NETS: New Jersey Nets History
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