The 1999-00 Orlando Magic season marked a transitional phase for the franchise. Under the guidance of head coach Doc Rivers, the team finished with a respectable 41-41 record. Despite the .500 finish, Orlando did not qualify for the playoffs, which was a disappointing outcome for a team aiming to build momentum after the post-Shaquille O’Neal era.
The Magic roster featured a mix of veterans and young talent. Darrell Armstrong, known for his energetic play, led the team in scoring with an average of 16.2 points per game. Alongside Armstrong, the team relied on the contributions of players like Nick Anderson, who was a foundational piece since the franchise’s inception, and up-and-coming talents such as Matt Harpring and Ben Wallace.
One of the most notable aspects of the 1999-00 season was the unexpected emergence of John Amaechi. The undrafted center became a fan favorite and provided a significant boost off the bench, averaging 10.5 points per game. Additionally, the Magic made strategic trades, acquiring key players like Ron Mercer and Chucky Atkins to strengthen their lineup.
Doc Rivers received recognition for his efforts, winning the NBA Coach of the Year award, a testament to his ability to maximize the team’s potential despite not reaching the playoffs. The season set the stage for future rebuilding efforts, particularly with the upcoming 2000 NBA Draft, where the Magic aimed to bring in new talent to revitalize the roster. Overall, the 1999-00 season was a pivotal moment in the franchise’s history, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for the team’s future.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Orlando Magic 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% |
| Darrell Armstrong | 82 | 16.2 | 3.3 | 6.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 34.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ron Mercer | 31 | 15.2 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chris Gatling | 45 | 13.3 | 6.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 30.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tariq Abdul-Wahad | 46 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Amaechi | 80 | 10.4 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chucky Atkins | 82 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 35.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Monty Williams | 75 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Corey Maggette | 77 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 18.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Pat Garrity | 82 | 8.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 40.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Michael Doleac | 81 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 49.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Earl Boykins | 1 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bo Outlaw | 82 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ben Wallace | 81 | 4.8 | 8.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Matt Harpring | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Parker | 16 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Johnson | 18 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Derek Strong | 20 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Johnny Taylor | 5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kiwane Lemorris Garris | 3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-86 | |
| Nov 03, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-94 | |
| Nov 05, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-99 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | W 107-104 | |
| Nov 08, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | W 102-97 | |
| Nov 10, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-105 | |
| Nov 11, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 116-101 | |
| Nov 13, 1999 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 125-117 | |
| Nov 17, 1999 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 81-79 | |
| Nov 19, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 103-92 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 107-103 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-100 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-96 | |
| Nov 28, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 108-99 | |
| Nov 30, 1999 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 111-102 | |
| Dec 02, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 103-93 | |
| Dec 03, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 112-100 | |
| Dec 05, 1999 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-100 | |
| Dec 07, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-107 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-87 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-99 | |
| Dec 17, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 112-98 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 83-74 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 104-102 | |
| Dec 22, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-97 | |
| Dec 23, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 110-106 | |
| Dec 27, 1999 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 107-105 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 109-106 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 102-92 | |
| Jan 02, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 111-103 | |
| Jan 03, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 118-106 | |
| Jan 05, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 116-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 94-86 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 127-92 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 100-94 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-102 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-100 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 96-89 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 113-100 | |
| Jan 20, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 111-103 | |
| Jan 22, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 85-82 | |
| Jan 23, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 102-89 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 111-89 | |
| Jan 27, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-90 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 103-87 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 117-113 | |
| Feb 01, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | W 98-77 | |
| Feb 05, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 107-102 | |
| Feb 07, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 120-100 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 107-96 | |
| Feb 16, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 129-96 | |
| Feb 18, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-99 | |
| Feb 22, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 127-91 | |
| Feb 24, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-92 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-88 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-95 | |
| Feb 29, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 05, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 97-91 | |
| Mar 06, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 87-85 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 103-67 | |
| Mar 11, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 110-107 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 129-91 | |
| Mar 14, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 107-98 | |
| Mar 15, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 113-91 | |
| Mar 17, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 95-91 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-85 | |
| Mar 20, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 88-86 | |
| Mar 22, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 103-90 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 112-96 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | W 94-69 | |
| Mar 28, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 122-87 | |
| Mar 31, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 103-97 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 107-97 | |
| Apr 07, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 96-89 | |
| Apr 09, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-80 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-87 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 95-91 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-88 | |
| Apr 16, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 95-84 | |
| Apr 17, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 85-83 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 106-100 |
