Arena MCI Center Playoff finish DNQ | Record 29–53 (.354) Television Home Team Sports, WBDC | |
Head coach Darrell Walker
Gar Heard Place Division: 7th (Atlantic)
Conference: 13th (Eastern) | ||
The 1999-2000 season was the Wizards' 39th season in the NBA. During the offseason, the Wizards acquired Isaac Austin from the Orlando Magic while signing free agents Aaron Williams and Michael Smith. The Wizards continued to under achieve losing 10 of their 12 games in February. Despite posting a 10–7 record in March, they finished last place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–53 record. Top draft pick Richard Hamilton averaged 9.0 points per game off the Wizards bench. However, the biggest news would involve the front office as retired Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan joined the team as Vice President. Following the season, Austin was traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies, Tracy Murray signed as a free agent with the Denver Nuggets, and Williams signed with the New Jersey Nets.