1999-00
Summary and Awards / Teams

NBA 1999-00 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.

Information about the 1999-2000 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.

Playoffs Summary

NBA Champion
2000 NBA Champion
Los Angeles Lakers
2000 NBA Champion
NBA Finals
Los Angeles Lakers
4 - 2
Indiana Pacers
Finals MVP
Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers

Regular Season Summary

Best Record
Los Angeles Lakers
67-15 (.817)
Season MVP
Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers
Defensive Player
Alonzo Mourning
Miami Heat
Rookie of the Year
Elton Brand
Chicago Bulls
Steve Francis
Houston Rockets
Coach of the Year
Doc Rivers
Orlando Magic
All-Star Game MVP
Tim Duncan
San Antonio Spurs
Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers
Most Improved Player
Jalen Rose
Indiana Pacers
6th Man of the Year
Rodney Rogers
Phoenix Suns
Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers
29.7 points per game
Rebounds Leader
Dikembe Mutombo
Atlanta Hawks
14.1 rebounds per game
Assists Leader
Jason Kidd
Phoenix Suns
10.1 assists per game
Steals Leader
Eddie Jones
Charlotte Hornets
2.7 steals per game
Blocks Leader
Alonzo Mourning
Miami Heat
3.7 blocks per game

* Note: until 2011, Metta World Peace's name was Ron Artest.