The 1999-00 NBA season marked the final year the franchise played under the Vancouver Grizzlies name before relocating to Memphis. It was a challenging season for the team, finishing with a 22-60 record, one of the lowest in the league. This performance placed them 7th in the Midwest Division and 14th in the Western Conference standings. Despite some efforts to improve, the team struggled to find consistency and cohesion on the court.
The Grizzlies were led by Shareef Abdur-Rahim, who was the standout player for the team, averaging 20.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. His performance was a bright spot in an otherwise difficult season. The team also saw contributions from Mike Bibby, who averaged 14.5 points and 8.1 assists, trying to establish himself as a key playmaker. However, the overall talent on the roster was not enough to compete against stronger opponents consistently.
Coached by Lionel Hollins, who took over from Brian Hill partway through the season, the Grizzlies faced numerous challenges, including injuries and a lack of depth. The team struggled defensively, allowing an average of 100.9 points per game, which ranked near the bottom of the league. This season was a part of a difficult stretch for the franchise, as they continued to seek their first playoff appearance. The 1999-00 season underscored the need for significant changes to improve competitiveness in future seasons.
- Regular Season Record: 22-60
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Memphis Grizzlies 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% |
| Shareef Abdur-Rahim | 82 | 20.3 | 10.1 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 30.2 | |||||||
| Michael Dickerson | 82 | 18.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 40.9 | |||||||
| Mike Bibby | 82 | 14.5 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 36.3 | |||||||
| Othella Harrington | 82 | 13.1 | 6.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bryant Reeves | 69 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dennis Scott | 66 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 37.6 | |||||||
| Grant Long | 42 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Felipe López | 65 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 16.7 | |||||||
| Doug West | 38 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Brent Price | 41 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Obinna Ekezie | 39 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Antoine Carr | 21 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Joe Stephens | 13 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Cherokee Parks | 56 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Milt Palacio | 53 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Memphis Grizzlies 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-86 | |
| Nov 03, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-88 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 109-94 | |
| Nov 10, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 102-97 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 103-93 | |
| Nov 14, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 109-89 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 81-77 | |
| Nov 18, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 110-108 | |
| Nov 21, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 105-81 | |
| Nov 23, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | L 89-87 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 89-73 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 105-86 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 113-82 | |
| Nov 29, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 118-110 | |
| Dec 01, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 113-94 | |
| Dec 06, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | L 102-99 | |
| Dec 07, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-95 | |
| Dec 09, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-91 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-94 | |
| Dec 13, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-90 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 109-106 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 112-89 | |
| Dec 19, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 85-84 | |
| Dec 23, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 93-91 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-86 | |
| Dec 27, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-93 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | @ Utah Jazz | L 101-90 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 98-88 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-87 | |
| Jan 05, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 116-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 101-91 | |
| Jan 09, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 107-97 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | W 112-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 95-92 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 82-80 | |
| Jan 16, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-83 | |
| Jan 20, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-89 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 85-82 | |
| Jan 24, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-98 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | W 116-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 108-106 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 92-87 | |
| Feb 02, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-95 | |
| Feb 04, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 101-76 | |
| Feb 06, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 103-99 | |
| Feb 08, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 94-76 | |
| Feb 10, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-90 | |
| Feb 16, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 92-87 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-91 | |
| Feb 19, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 111-100 | |
| Feb 21, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-108 | |
| Feb 22, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 85-81 | |
| Feb 24, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-77 | |
| Feb 26, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 102-90 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-87 | |
| Mar 01, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-91 | |
| Mar 03, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-91 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 94-92 | |
| Mar 07, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-86 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-90 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 111-97 | |
| Mar 11, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 91-86 | |
| Mar 13, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 113-103 | |
| Mar 16, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 117-103 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-86 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 101-99 | |
| Mar 21, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 98-82 | |
| Mar 25, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 84-75 | |
| Mar 29, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 108-99 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 89-83 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-86 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 102-100 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 89-87 | |
| Apr 08, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-85 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 107-99 | |
| Apr 11, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-97 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 122-116 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 104-94 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 114-106 | |
| Apr 17, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-93 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | W 96-92 |