The 1999-00 Chicago Bulls season was marked by a significant struggle as the team continued its post-Michael Jordan era. This season was the Bulls’ 34th in the NBA, and they were still feeling the effects of the disbandment of their championship-winning core. Coming off a lockout-shortened 1998-99 season where they finished with a 13-37 record, the Bulls aimed to rebuild but faced another challenging year.
Under head coach Tim Floyd, the Bulls finished the 1999-00 season with a dismal 17-65 record, placing them last in the Central Division and tied for the worst record in the league with the Golden State Warriors. The team struggled on both ends of the floor, with an offense that ranked near the bottom of the league in scoring and a defense that could not compensate for the lack of firepower.
The roster was largely composed of young and inexperienced players, as the Bulls were in a clear rebuilding phase. Key players included Elton Brand, who was selected as the first overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft and went on to have a standout rookie season. Brand averaged 20.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, earning him NBA Co-Rookie of the Year honors alongside Steve Francis of the Houston Rockets.
Alongside Brand, Ron Artest, another rookie, showed potential as a defensive stalwart. Despite these individual performances, the team lacked the cohesion and experience needed to compete consistently. The Bulls experienced several long losing streaks, including a 17-game skid from November to December, underscoring their struggles.
Overall, the 1999-00 season was another step in the Bulls’ lengthy rebuilding process following the dynasty years. The focus remained on developing young talent and acquiring assets for future success. While the results were disappointing, the season laid the groundwork for the team’s eventual return to competitiveness in the league.
- Regular Season Record: 17-65
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Elton Brand | 81 | 20.1 | 10.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Toni Kukoč | 24 | 18.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 23.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Metta World Peace | 72 | 12.0 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 31.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chris Carr | 50 | 9.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rusty LaRue | 4 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Fred Hoiberg | 31 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 34.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Hersey Hawkins | 61 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 39.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Corey Benjamin | 48 | 7.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 34.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dedric Willoughby | 25 | 7.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 29.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Starks | 4 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 30.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| B.J. Armstrong | 27 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 44.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kornél Dávid | 26 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Randy Brown | 59 | 6.4 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Matt Maloney | 51 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 35.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chris Anstey | 73 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dickey Simpkins | 69 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Khalid Reeves | 3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Will Perdue | 67 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Michael Ruffin | 71 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lari Ketner | 6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Chicago Bulls 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | L 84-74 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 105-87 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 113-97 | |
| Nov 09, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 103-80 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-86 | |
| Nov 13, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 92-91 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 99-79 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-81 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-95 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 95-86 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-95 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 101-78 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 95-83 | |
| Dec 02, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 101-95 | |
| Dec 04, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 92-91 | |
| Dec 08, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-93 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 71-69 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-87 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-91 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 77-74 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 83-74 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 93-84 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-86 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 103-76 | |
| Dec 27, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 103-91 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 91-77 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 94-76 | |
| Jan 03, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 88-63 | |
| Jan 05, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 77-66 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 110-103 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 96-79 | |
| Jan 11, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-88 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 89-83 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 93-90 | |
| Jan 18, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 92-85 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 96-86 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 98-92 | |
| Jan 24, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 83-82 | |
| Jan 25, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 96-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 102-90 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 106-89 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 92-81 | |
| Feb 02, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 88-81 | |
| Feb 04, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 101-76 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-90 | |
| Feb 08, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 119-80 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 113-86 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 88-76 | |
| Feb 17, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 83-76 | |
| Feb 19, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 74-72 | |
| Feb 22, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 85-81 | |
| Feb 24, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-83 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 91-78 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 93-90 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 87-80 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-110 | |
| Mar 04, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-84 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 89-82 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-67 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-74 | |
| Mar 13, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 87-79 | |
| Mar 15, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 77-74 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 95-92 | |
| Mar 18, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | L 101-88 | |
| Mar 20, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 88-86 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 78-67 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 70-68 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 123-78 | |
| Mar 29, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 86-81 | |
| Mar 30, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-80 | |
| Apr 01, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 90-87 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 83-74 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 92-73 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-88 | |
| Apr 08, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 98-79 | |
| Apr 11, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 100-93 | |
| Apr 13, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 109-103 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-91 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 85-84 | |
| Apr 18, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-89 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-91 |