1999–2000 Houston Rockets season
The 1999-2000 NBA season was the Rockets' 33rd season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 29th season in the city of Houston.[1] The 1999–00 Rockets season ended with a record of 34–48. Houston's first game was at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 2, 1999. The Rockets lost 93–98. This led to a five-game losing streak. Houston's first win was against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 12, 1999. The game's score was 97-81. The Rockets last game was at home against the Vancouver Grizzlies (now known as the Memphis Grizzlies), on April 19, 2000. Houston lost 92–96. Houston didn't make the playoffs after finishing 6th in the NBA Midwest Division.
After he already announced in the off-season that the upcoming season would be his last, Charles Barkley suffered a knee injury in December, which forced an early end to his career. However, he would return on April 19, 2000, against Vancouver, his final NBA game. He came off the bench and scored on a put-back, scoring his final career points, after which he received a standing ovation. After the game, Barkley retired, ending his 16-year NBA career.
This season is memorable when the Rockets acquired future three-time All-Star Steve Francis in a trade from the Vancouver Grizzlies, who drafted him with the 2nd pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. He would later participate in the Rookie Game and the Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend. Francis finished second in the Dunk Contest to Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors. Francis shared Rookie of the Year honors with Elton Brand of the Chicago Bulls.
Off-season
Draft picks
Main article:
1999 NBA Draft
Roster
Houston Rockets roster |
Players | Coaches |
Pos. | No. | Name | Height | Weight | DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) | From |
1.5 !G |
40 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Anderson, Shandon |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
208 lb (94 kg) |
|
Georgia |
4.0 !F |
4 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Barkley, Charles |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
252 lb (114 kg) |
|
Auburn |
4.0 !F |
50 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Bullard, Matt |
7000208279999999999♠6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
|
Iowa |
5.5 !F/C |
13 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Cato, Kelvin |
7000210820000000000♠6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
255 lb (116 kg) |
|
Iowa State |
1.5 !G |
11 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Drew, Bryce |
7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
|
Valparaiso |
1.5 !G |
3 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Francis, Steve |
7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
|
Maryland |
4.0 !F |
9 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Gray, Devin |
7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
240 lb (109 kg) |
|
Clemson |
4.0 !F |
44 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Massenburg, Tony |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
220 lb (100 kg) |
|
Maryland |
4.0 !F |
2 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Miller, Anthony |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
225 lb (102 kg) |
|
Michigan State |
2.5 !G/F |
5 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Mobley, Cuttino |
7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
|
Rhode Island |
1.5 !G |
12 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Norris, Moochie |
7000185420000000000♠6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
175 lb (79 kg) |
|
West Florida |
6.0 !C |
34 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Olajuwon, Hakeem |
7000213360000000000♠7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
255 lb (116 kg) |
|
Houston |
5.5 !F/C |
6 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Rogers, Carlos |
7000210820000000000♠6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
220 lb (100 kg) |
|
Tennessee State |
4.0 !F |
21 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Thomas, Kenny |
7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
261 lb (118 kg) |
|
New Mexico |
4.0 !F |
42 |
USA !![United States](../I/m/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png) |
Williams, Walt |
7000203200000000000♠6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
219 lb (99 kg) |
|
Maryland |
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (S) Suspended
Injured
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Roster notes
Regular season
Season standings
- z - clinched division title
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
Player statistics
Awards and records
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