The 2000-01 Chicago Bulls season was part of a challenging period for the franchise, marking their third season after the end of the Michael Jordan era. The team was under the leadership of head coach Tim Floyd, who struggled to turn the team into a competitive force. The Bulls finished the season with a dismal record of 15 wins and 67 losses, placing them at the bottom of the Central Division and the Eastern Conference.
Throughout the season, the Bulls struggled to find their footing, both offensively and defensively. They ranked last in the league in points per game, averaging only 86.7, while also allowing opponents to score an average of 97.7 points per game. The team’s struggles were compounded by a lack of veteran leadership and the inexperience of a young roster.
The Bulls’ roster featured several young players, including Elton Brand, the first overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, who was a bright spot for the team. Brand averaged 20.1 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, providing a glimpse of hope for the future. However, the team struggled to build chemistry and consistency, as they went through multiple lineup changes and injuries.
Notably, the 2000-01 season was also marked by a significant trade that saw the Bulls send their promising big man, Brad Miller, to the Indiana Pacers. In return, they acquired Travis Best and Norman Richardson, although the move did little to improve their fortunes that season.
As the Bulls concluded the 2000-01 season, it became evident that the team was in the midst of a rebuilding phase, focused on developing young talent and acquiring future assets. The season served as a continuation of the post-Jordan struggles, with the team needing time and strategic moves to return to their former glory.
- Regular Season Record: 15-67
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Elton Brand | 74 | 20.1 | 10.1 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ron Mercer | 61 | 19.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 30.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Metta World Peace | 76 | 11.9 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 29.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marcus Fizer | 72 | 9.5 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 25.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Fred Hoiberg | 74 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 41.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brad Miller | 57 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bryce Drew | 48 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 38.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Khalid El-Amin | 50 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| A.J. Guyton | 33 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 39.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Corey Benjamin | 65 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 25.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jamal Crawford | 61 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 35.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Michael Ruffin | 45 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dragan Tarlać | 43 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jake Voskuhl | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Steve Goodrich | 12 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dalibor Bagarić | 35 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Chicago Bulls 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 100-81 | |
| Nov 03, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 92-82 | |
| Nov 04, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-81 | |
| Nov 07, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 88-83 | |
| Nov 09, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-90 | |
| Nov 11, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 98-75 | |
| Nov 14, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 110-83 | |
| Nov 16, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 89-85 | |
| Nov 18, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-64 | |
| Nov 19, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-96 | |
| Nov 21, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 89-77 | |
| Nov 22, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 100-71 | |
| Nov 26, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-89 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-76 | |
| Nov 30, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 91-82 | |
| Dec 01, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 91-86 | |
| Dec 05, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-90 | |
| Dec 06, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 92-88 | |
| Dec 08, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 105-86 | |
| Dec 09, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-81 | |
| Dec 11, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 86-80 | |
| Dec 13, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 104-86 | |
| Dec 15, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 85-74 | |
| Dec 16, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-91 | |
| Dec 19, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 90-85 | |
| Dec 21, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 99-88 | |
| Dec 23, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-93 | |
| Dec 28, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 105-104 | |
| Dec 29, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-68 | |
| Dec 31, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 86-77 | |
| Jan 02, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-70 | |
| Jan 04, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 98-96 | |
| Jan 08, 2001 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 104-91 | |
| Jan 09, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 102-95 | |
| Jan 12, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 86-85 | |
| Jan 14, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 90-81 | |
| Jan 15, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 113-104 | |
| Jan 17, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-88 | |
| Jan 18, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 116-110 | |
| Jan 20, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 123-103 | |
| Jan 23, 2001 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-100 | |
| Jan 24, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-86 | |
| Jan 27, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 90-80 | |
| Jan 30, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 92-81 | |
| Feb 01, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 97-91 | |
| Feb 03, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 91-84 | |
| Feb 05, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-82 | |
| Feb 06, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 97-80 | |
| Feb 13, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 96-92 | |
| Feb 17, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | W 89-82 | |
| Feb 19, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 85-84 | |
| Feb 20, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-92 | |
| Feb 22, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 93-80 | |
| Feb 24, 2001 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 90-75 | |
| Feb 26, 2001 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 84-78 | |
| Feb 28, 2001 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 95-78 | |
| Mar 02, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 81-72 | |
| Mar 03, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 126-122 | |
| Mar 06, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 87-74 | |
| Mar 09, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-75 | |
| Mar 10, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-90 | |
| Mar 12, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 102-94 | |
| Mar 14, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 85-67 | |
| Mar 16, 2001 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 90-80 | |
| Mar 17, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-80 | |
| Mar 20, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 103-95 | |
| Mar 21, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-81 | |
| Mar 23, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 93-90 | |
| Mar 25, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-98 | |
| Mar 26, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 109-104 | |
| Mar 29, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 106-104 | |
| Mar 31, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | L 97-90 | |
| Apr 03, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 110-83 | |
| Apr 05, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-88 | |
| Apr 06, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-93 | |
| Apr 08, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 100-88 | |
| Apr 10, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-84 | |
| Apr 11, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-109 | |
| Apr 13, 2001 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 94-83 | |
| Apr 15, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 93-86 | |
| Apr 17, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-94 | |
| Apr 18, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-86 |