The 2000-01 season marked the final year for the Vancouver Grizzlies before their relocation to Memphis. The team struggled throughout the season, finishing with a 23-59 record, placing them at the bottom of the Midwest Division and tied for the second-worst record in the league. Under head coach Sidney Lowe, the Grizzlies failed to make significant progress in their six years in Vancouver.
Key players for the Grizzlies included Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who led the team in scoring with an average of 20.5 points per game, and Mike Bibby, who contributed significantly with 15.9 points and 8.4 assists per game. Despite their efforts, the team struggled defensively, allowing an average of 101.1 points per game, which was among the highest in the league.
The season was notable for the team’s instability off the court, as the franchise was dealing with ownership issues and the impending move to Memphis. The Grizzlies played their final game in Vancouver on April 14, 2001, against the Houston Rockets, ending their tenure in Canada with a loss.
Overall, the 2000-01 season was a transitional period for the Grizzlies, setting the stage for their relocation and future development in Memphis. While the team faced significant challenges on and off the court, the move was seen as an opportunity for a fresh start in a new city.
- Regular Season Record: 23-59
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Memphis Grizzlies Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
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Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
Shareef Abdur-Rahim | 81 | 20.5 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 18.7 | |||||||
Michael Dickerson | 70 | 16.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 37.4 | |||||||
Mike Bibby | 82 | 15.9 | 3.7 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 37.9 | |||||||
Othella Harrington | 44 | 10.9 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
Bryant Reeves | 75 | 8.3 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 25.0 | |||||||
Damon Jones | 71 | 6.5 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 36.4 | |||||||
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | 41 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 28.6 | |||||||
Erick Strickland | 22 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 29.2 | |||||||
Grant Long | 66 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 26.7 | |||||||
Stromile Swift | 80 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Tony Massenburg | 52 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
Isaac Austin | 52 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 25.0 | |||||||
Kevin Edwards | 46 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 26.3 | |||||||
Brent Price | 6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 25.0 | |||||||
Doug West | 15 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |

Memphis Grizzlies 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
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Oct 31, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 94-88 | |
Nov 02, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 99-91 | |
Nov 04, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 98-89 | |
Nov 06, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 97-87 | |
Nov 08, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-74 | |
Nov 09, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 85-78 | |
Nov 11, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 91-78 | |
Nov 16, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 76-72 | |
Nov 18, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-88 | |
Nov 20, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-92 | |
Nov 22, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-100 | |
Nov 24, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 118-96 | |
Nov 26, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 98-87 | |
Nov 27, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-72 | |
Nov 29, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 109-106 | |
Dec 01, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 86-76 | |
Dec 03, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 97-79 | |
Dec 05, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 91-83 | |
Dec 07, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 98-87 | |
Dec 09, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 83-79 | |
Dec 11, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 82-75 | |
Dec 13, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-93 | |
Dec 15, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-76 | |
Dec 17, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-91 | |
Dec 20, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 118-104 | |
Dec 22, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-93 | |
Dec 23, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 92-90 | |
Dec 26, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 97-95 | |
Dec 29, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-81 | |
Dec 30, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 102-101 | |
Jan 03, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 99-89 | |
Jan 05, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-76 | |
Jan 07, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 120-117 | |
Jan 09, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 112-105 | |
Jan 12, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 115-102 | |
Jan 13, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 119-107 | |
Jan 15, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-112 | |
Jan 17, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-97 | |
Jan 19, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 97-86 | |
Jan 21, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 96-94 | |
Jan 23, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-77 | |
Jan 25, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 120-83 | |
Jan 26, 2001 | @ Houston Rockets | L 106-89 | |
Jan 29, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 97-86 | |
Jan 31, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 101-92 | |
Feb 02, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-95 | |
Feb 03, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 91-84 | |
Feb 05, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 95-82 | |
Feb 07, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 92-82 | |
Feb 13, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 99-98 | |
Feb 15, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 99-89 | |
Feb 16, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 92-79 | |
Feb 18, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 110-102 | |
Feb 20, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 116-104 | |
Feb 21, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-91 | |
Feb 23, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-81 | |
Feb 24, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-75 | |
Feb 27, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 116-112 | |
Feb 28, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 101-83 | |
Mar 03, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 98-88 | |
Mar 05, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 91-77 | |
Mar 06, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 105-97 | |
Mar 09, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 95-85 | |
Mar 11, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-84 | |
Mar 13, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-99 | |
Mar 14, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-95 | |
Mar 16, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-99 | |
Mar 17, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 95-81 | |
Mar 20, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-90 | |
Mar 22, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-95 | |
Mar 23, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 95-75 | |
Mar 25, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 102-92 | |
Mar 29, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 89-68 | |
Apr 01, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 92-73 | |
Apr 04, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 86-78 | |
Apr 06, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 118-90 | |
Apr 07, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 98-97 | |
Apr 10, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-91 | |
Apr 12, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-87 | |
Apr 14, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-95 | |
Apr 16, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 110-100 | |
Apr 18, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 95-81 |