1999–2000 Dallas Mavericks season explained

The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Mavericks' 20th season in the National Basketball Association.[1] This season is especially notable as Mark Cuban purchased the team from Ross Perot Jr. in January 2000.[2] [3] [4] [5] Under Cuban's leadership, the Mavs built a foundation for continued NBA success that eventually led to two Finals appearances (and one championship) in the next decade. During the off-season, the Mavericks re-acquired former center Sean Rooks from the Los Angeles Lakers.[6] [7] [8]

The Mavericks continued to struggle with a 9–23 start, as Gary Trent only played just eleven games due to hamstring and groin injuries,[9] [10] and Hot Rod Williams was out for the entire season with a back injury.[11] However, after the slow start, the team then won 11 of their next 15 games. At mid-season, the Mavs signed former All-Star, and controversial power forward Dennis Rodman on February 3, 2000, a month after Cuban bought the team.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] However, Rodman's behavior issues led to a very short (12 game) tenure in Dallas before he was released to free agency in early March.[17] [18] [19] [20] The Mavericks held a 20–28 record at the All-Star break,[21] then later on won nine of their final ten games in April, and finished fourth in the Midwest Division with a 40–42 record. However, they missed the playoffs for the tenth straight season.[22]

Michael Finley averaged 22.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game, and was selected to play in the 2000 NBA All-Star Game in Oakland, California,[23] [24] [25] [26] [27] while second-year star Dirk Nowitzki showed improvement, averaging 17.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, and Cedric Ceballos provided the team with 16.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. In addition, Erick Strickland contributed 12.8 points and 1.5 steals per game, while Robert Pack provided with 8.9 points and 5.8 assists per game, but only played just 29 games due to a sprained ankle,[28] [29] Steve Nash contributed 8.6 points and 4.9 assists per game, but only played 56 games due to an ankle injury,[30] [31] Shawn Bradley averaged 8.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game, and Hubert Davis contributed 7.4 points per game off the bench, while shooting .491 in three-point field goal percentage.[32] Nowitzki also finished in second place in Most Improved Player voting,[33] [34] [35] while Ceballos finished tied in third place in Sixth Man of the Year voting.[36]

Following the season, Ceballos was traded to the Detroit Pistons,[37] [38] [39] [40] while Strickland was traded to the New York Knicks,[41] [42] [43] Rooks was dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers,[41] [44] [45] Pack and Williams were both dealt to the Boston Celtics in a four-team trade,[46] [47] [48] [49] who then sent Pack back to his former team, the Denver Nuggets,[50] [51] [52] and released Williams to free agency as he retired.

Draft picks

See main article: 1999 NBA draft.

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
236Wang ZhizhiCenter
240Gordan GiričekGuard

Roster

Roster Notes

Regular season

Standings

z= clinched division titley= clinched division titlex= clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

1999-2000 NBA Records
width=100TeamATLBOSCHACHICLEDALDENDETGSWHOUINDLACLALMIAMILMINNJNNYKORLPHIPHOPORSACSASSEATORUTAVANWAS
Atlanta— 1–3 1–3 3–1 3–1 0–2 1–1 1–3 0–2 1–1 1–3 1–1 0–2 2–2 0–4 1–1 3–1 2–1 0–3 0–4 0–2 0–2 2–0 0–2 1–1 2–2 0–2 1–1 1–3
Boston3–1 — 1–3 2–2 2–2 1–1 2–0 0–3 1–1 1–1 1–3 1–1 0–2 1–3 1–2 0–2 3–1 2–2 2–2 1–3 1–1 0–2 1–1 0–2 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 3–1
Charlotte3–1 3–1 — 4–0 3–1 1–1 1–1 2–2 2–0 1–1 2–2 2–0 0–2 2–2 3–1 2–0 2–1 1–3 2–2 3–1 1–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 3–1 0–2 2–0 3–0
Chicago1–3 2–2 0–4 — 1–3 0–2 1–1 1–3 0–2 0–2 1–3 2–0 0–2 2–2 1–3 0–2 2–1 0–3 0–4 0–4 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–4 0–2 0–2 2–2
Cleveland1–3 2–2 1–3 3–1 — 2–0 2–0 2–2 1–1 1–1 0–4 2–0 0–2 0–3 1–3 0–2 2–2 3–1 2–1 0–4 0–2 1–1 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–4 0–2 2–0 3–1
Dallas2–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 — 3–1 2–0 4–0 1–3 1–1 4–0 1–3 0–2 0–2 2–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 3–1 2–2 1–3 2–2 1–3 1–1 1–3 3–1 1–1
Denver1–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–3 — 1–1 2–2 2–2 0–2 3–1 1–3 0–2 2–0 2–2 1–1 1–1 0–2 2–0 1–3 2–2 2–2 1–3 1–3 2–0 2–2 2–2 1–1
Detroit3–1 3–0 2–2 3–1 2–2 0–2 1–1 — 2–0 1–1 1–3 2–0 0–2 2–2 3–1 0–2 2–1 1–3 2–2 2–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 1–1 2–0 2–2 0–2 2–0 2–2
Golden State2–0 1–1 0–2 2–0 1–1 0–4 2–2 0–2 — 1–3 0–2 1–3 0–4 1–1 1–1 1–3 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–4 0–4 1–3 0–4 0–4 0–2 0–4 3–1 1–1
Houston1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 3–1 2–2 1–1 3–1 — 0–2 4–0 2–2 1–1 0–2 0–4 1–1 0–2 0–2 1–1 2–2 2–2 1–3 0–4 1–3 0–2 1–3 2–2 1–1
Indiana3–1 3–1 2–2 3–1 4–0 1–1 2–0 3–1 2–0 2–0 — 1–1 1–1 2–2 2–2 1–1 3–1 2–2 2–1 2–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 3–1 2–0 2–0 2–1
L.A. Clippers1–1 1–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–4 1–3 0–2 3–1 0–4 1–1 — 0–4 0–2 0–2 1–3 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–1 0–4 0–4 1–3 0–4 1–3 0–2 0–4 1–3 1–1
L.A. Lakers2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 3–1 3–1 2–0 4–0 2–2 1–1 4–0 — 2–0 2–0 4–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 4–0 2–2 3–1 1–3 3–1 1–1 3–1 4–0 1–1
Miami2–2 3–1 2–2 2–2 3–0 2–0 2–0 2–2 1–1 1–1 2–2 2–0 0–2 — 2–2 2–0 2–2 3–1 3–1 3–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–2 1–1 1–1 4–0
Milwaukee4–0 2–1 1–3 3–1 3–1 2–0 0–2 1–3 1–1 2–0 2–2 2–0 0–2 2–2 — 0–2 1–3 0–4 4–0 0–3 1–1 0–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 3–1
Minnesota1–1 2–0 0–2 2–0 2–0 2–2 2–2 2–0 3–1 4–0 1–1 3–1 0–4 0–2 2–0 — 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–2 3–1 3–1 2–2 2–0 3–1 4–0 0–2
New Jersey1–3 1–3 1–2 1–2 2–2 2–0 1–1 1–2 2–0 1–1 1–3 1–1 0–2 2–2 3–1 1–1 — 1–3 3–2 1–3 0–2 1–1 1–1 0–2 0–2 2–2 0–2 0–2 1–3
New York1–2 2–2 3–1 3–0 1–3 2–0 1–1 3–1 2–0 2–0 2–2 1–1 0–2 1–3 4–0 1–1 3–1 — 3–1 3–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–3 0–2 2–0 2–2
Orlando3–0 2–2 2–2 4–0 1–2 1–1 2–0 2–2 1–1 2–0 1–2 2–0 0–2 1–3 0–4 1–1 2–3 1–3 — 2–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 1–1 2–2 1–1 2–0 4–0
Philadelphia4–0 3–1 1–3 4–0 4–0 2–0 0–2 2–2 2–0 1–1 2–2 1–1 0–2 1–3 3–0 1–1 3–1 1–3 2–2 — 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 3–0 1–1 2–0 3–1
Phoenix2–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 2–0 1–3 3–1 2–0 4–0 2–2 1–1 4–0 0–4 1–1 1–1 3–1 2–0 1–1 2–0 2–0 — 1–3 4–0 2–2 2–2 1–1 0–4 4–0 2–0
Portland2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 1–1 2–2 2–2 1–1 4–0 2–2 0–2 4–0 2–2 1–1 2–0 2–2 1–1 0–2 2–0 2–0 3–1 — 4–0 3–1 4–0 1–1 3–1 3–1 2–0
Sacramento0–2 1–1 2–0 2–0 2–0 3–1 2–2 2–0 3–1 3–1 1–1 3–1 1–3 0–2 1–1 1–3 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 0–4 0–4 — 3–1 2–2 1–1 1–3 3–1 2–0
San Antonio2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 1–1 2–2 3–1 1–1 4–0 4–0 1–1 4–0 3–1 1–1 0–2 1–3 2–0 1–1 1–1 2–0 2–2 1–3 1–3 — 2–2 1–1 2–2 4–0 1–1
Seattle1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 3–1 3–1 0–2 4–0 3–1 1–1 3–1 1–3 1–1 1–1 2–2 2–0 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–2 0–4 2–2 2–2 — 0–2 2–2 4–0 2–0
Toronto2–2 2–2 1–3 4–0 4–0 1–1 0–2 2–2 2–0 2–0 1–3 2–0 1–1 2–1 2–2 0–2 2–2 3–1 2–2 0–3 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 — 1–1 1–1 2–2
Utah2–0 1–1 2–0 2–0 2–0 3–1 2–2 2–0 4–0 3–1 0–2 4–0 1–3 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 4–0 1–3 3–1 2–2 2–2 1–1 — 3–1 2–0
Vancouver1–1 1–1 0–2 2–0 0–2 1–3 2–2 0–2 1–3 2–2 0–2 3–1 0–4 1–1 1–1 0–4 2–0 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–4 1–3 1–3 0–4 0–4 1–1 1–3 — 1–1
Washington3–1 1–3 0–3 2–2 1–3 1–1 1–1 2–2 1–1 1–1 1–2 1–1 1–1 0–4 1–3 2–0 3–1 2–2 0–4 1–3 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 2–2 0–2 1–1 —

Game log

Mark Cuban

On January 15, 2000, Mark Cuban purchased a majority stake in the NBA Dallas Mavericks basketball team for $285 million from H. Ross Perot, Jr.[53] [54]

Dennis Rodman

In the 1999–2000 NBA season, the then 38-year-old power forward was signed by the Dallas Mavericks, meaning that Rodman returned to the place where he grew up. For the Mavericks, he played 12 games, was ejected twice and alienated the franchise with his erratic behavior until he was waived again; Dallas guard Steve Nash commented that Rodman "never wanted to be [a Maverick]" and therefore was unmotivated.[55]

Player statistics

Ragular season

Player
SF82 82 3,464 518 438 109 32 1,855 42.2 6.3 5.3 1.3 .4 22.6
PF82 81 2,938 532 203 63 68 1,435 35.8 6.5 2.5 .8 .8 17.5
PG79 15 1,817 134 141 24 3 583 23.0 1.7 1.8 .3 .0 7.4
C77 54 1,901 497 60 71 190 647 24.7 6.5 .8 .9 2.5 8.4
C71 13 1,001 248 68 29 52 309 14.1 3.5 1.0 .4 .7 4.4
SF69 25 2,064 462 90 56 24 1,147 29.9 6.7 1.3 .8 .3 16.6
SG68 67 2,025 323 211 105 13 867 29.8 4.8 3.1 1.5 .2 12.8
PG56 27 1,532 121 272 37 3 481 27.4 2.2 4.9 .7 .1 8.6
SG48 1 923 174 55 38 20 275 19.2 3.6 1.1 .8 .4 5.7
†PG42 0 416 39 57 12 1 165 9.9 .9 1.4 .3 .0 3.9
PG29 22 665 42 168 31 3 259 22.9 1.4 5.8 1.1 .1 8.9
PF21 0 224 49 9 3 1 82 10.7 2.3 .4 .1 .0 3.9
C14 0 61 12 2 2 2 26 4.4 .9 .1 .1 .1 1.9
PF12 12 389 171 14 2 1 34 32.4 14.3 1.2 .2 .1 2.8
SF11 11 301 52 22 8 3 151 27.4 4.7 2.0 .7 .3 13.7
SF1 0 8 1 0 2 0 0 8.0 1.0 .0 2.0 .0 .0
PF1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0

Award winners

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1999-00 Dallas Mavericks . Basketball-reference.com . 2012-06-11.
  2. News: Cuban Makes Mavs Purchase Official . United Press International . January 14, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  3. News: Patterson . Randall . The Idled Workaholic . The New York Times . March 5, 2000 . July 16, 2021.
  4. News: Associated Press . Nelson Will Stay with Mavericks . Los Angeles Times . May 29, 2000 . November 17, 2022.
  5. News: Heisler . Mark . A True Maverick . Los Angeles Times . December 3, 2000 . September 15, 2022.
  6. News: Kawakami . Tim . Green Returns to Lakers: Pro Basketball: A Void Is Filled as Former Power Forward Is Re-Acquired in Deal That Sends Rooks and Draft Pick to the Mavericks . Los Angeles Times . September 2, 1999 . July 2, 2023.
  7. News: Associated Press . A.C. Green Heads Back to L.A. . CBS News . September 2, 1999 . July 2, 2023.
  8. News: Wise . Mike . 1999–2000 N.B.A. PREVIEW; The West Is Still the Best . The New York Times . October 31, 1999 . January 13, 2022.
  9. News: Associated Press . Mavs Complete 4-Game Series Sweep . ESPN . January 25, 2000 . October 17, 2022.
  10. News: Mavericks Re-Sign Davis, Trent . Associated Press . August 1, 2000 . June 8, 2022.
  11. News: Associated Press . Heat Waives 40-Year-Old Forward Ellis . Los Angeles Times . October 31, 2000 . November 17, 2022.
  12. News: Associated Press . Rodman Signs with Mavericks . CBS News . January 25, 2000 . July 16, 2021.
  13. News: Aron . Jamie . THE NBA: Rodman, Mavericks Close to Agreement . Kitsap Sun . January 26, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  14. News: Associated Press . Rodman Finally Signs with the Mavericks . Los Angeles Times . February 4, 2000 . June 8, 2022.
  15. News: Rodman's Back in League After Signing with Mavs . Tampa Bay Times . February 4, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  16. News: Wise . Mike . PRO BASKETBALL: NOTEBOOK; Commitment, Redefined: Rodman Returning . The New York Times . February 6, 2000 . October 12, 2022.
  17. News: Associated Press . Rodman Critical of Mavericks' Decision . ESPN . March 9, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  18. News: Associated Press . Dallas Releases Its Maverick, Rodman . Deseret News . March 9, 2000 . July 1, 2022.
  19. News: Sun Sports . THE NBA: After 29 Days, Mavs Waive Rodman . Kitsap Sun . March 9, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  20. News: MAVERICKS: Rodman's Response to Waiver: "I Don't Get It" . Kitsap Sun . March 10, 2000 . July 16, 2021.
  21. News: NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000 . Basketball-Reference . July 22, 2022.
  22. Web site: 1999–2000 Dallas Mavericks Schedule and Results. Basketball-Reference. June 26, 2021.
  23. News: Associated Press . Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves . ESPN . February 1, 2000 . May 2, 2023.
  24. News: Associated Press . NBA All-Star Team Selected . CBS News . February 1, 2000 . May 2, 2023.
  25. News: NBA All-Star 2000 . Deseret News . February 13, 2000 . January 9, 2023.
  26. News: NBA.com Staff . 2000 NBA All-Star Recap . NBA.com . September 13, 2021 . May 15, 2023.
  27. Web site: 2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126 . Basketball-Reference . November 27, 2021.
  28. News: Mavericks Place Pack on Injured List . United Press International . December 18, 1999 . November 17, 2022.
  29. News: Associated Press . Wormless Mavs overwhelm Pistons . ESPN . February 17, 2000 . October 17, 2022.
  30. News: Dallas 95, Toronto 93 . ESPN . October 21, 1999 . November 17, 2022.
  31. News: Macur . Juliet . 5-0 Magic Prove Critics Wrong . Orlando Sentinel . October 25, 1999 . October 25, 2022.
  32. Web site: 1999–2000 Dallas Mavericks Roster and Stats. Basketball-Reference. June 26, 2021.
  33. News: Associated Press . Rose Named Most Improved . CBS News . May 24, 2000 . March 15, 2024.
  34. News: Heisler . Mark . As Rose Blossoms, the Accolades Come . Los Angeles Times . May 25, 2000 . March 15, 2024.
  35. News: "Most Improved" Rose Could Improve Bulls . Chicago Tribune . May 25, 2000 . March 15, 2024.
  36. News: 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting . Basketball-Reference . January 2, 2022.
  37. News: Gardner . Kris . Laettner and Mills Head to Dallas in Five-Player Deal . The Houston Roundball Review . August 29, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  38. News: Associated Press . Laettner Traded for Ceballos . CBS News . August 30, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  39. News: Associated Press . PRO BASKETBALL; Mavericks Acquire Laettner in a Deal with the Pistons . The New York Times . August 30, 2000 . January 2, 2022.
  40. News: Shapiro . Mark . Pistons Trade Laettner to Mavericks . Chicago Tribune . August 30, 2000 . October 12, 2022.
  41. News: Gardner . Kris . Nine NBA Draft 2000 Deals . The Houston Roundball Review . June 28, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  42. News: Berman . Marc . Knicks Deal Pick for Mavs' Guard . New York Post . June 29, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  43. News: Broussard . Chris . PRO BASKETBALL; Strickland Is Surprised, But Happy to Be a Knick . The New York Times . June 30, 2000 . June 23, 2022.
  44. News: White . Lonnie . Rooks Contributing as Backup and Leader . Los Angeles Times . October 18, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  45. News: White . Lonnie . You Can Go Home Again . Los Angeles Times . February 3, 2001 . October 17, 2022.
  46. News: Buckley . Tim . Jazz Make Deal for Marshall . Deseret News . August 14, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  47. News: Staff and Wire Reports . Marshall, Eisley Included in Four-Team NBA Trade . Los Angeles Times . August 15, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  48. News: Associated Press . Four NBA Teams in 9-Man Swap . CBS News . August 16, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  49. News: Associated Press . PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL; 4 N.B.A. Teams Involved in Trade . The New York Times . August 17, 2000 . October 12, 2022.
  50. News: PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL; Pack Trade to Nuggets Official . The New York Times . October 17, 2000 . June 10, 2022.
  51. News: Associated Press . Celtics, Nuggets Complete Four-Player Trade . Los Angeles Times . October 17, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  52. News: Gardner . Kris . Pack Returns to Nuggets . The Houston Roundball Review . October 29, 2000 . July 4, 2023.
  53. http://alumni.indiana.edu/magazine/200411/cuban.html Cuban, unembargoed
  54. http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/sale_press_conference000120.html NBA press release
  55. http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/031000/pro_031000037.shtml Rodman critical of Mavericks' decision to release him

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