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1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs season
1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs season
Head coach	Gregg Popovich
General manager	Gregg Popovich
President	Gregg Popovich (vice)
Owner(s)	Peter Holt
Arena	Alamodome
Results
Record	53–29 (.646)
Place	Division: 2nd (Midwest); Conference: 4th (Western)
Playoff finish	First round; (lost to Suns 1–3)
	Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
Television	Fox Sports Net Southwest, KRRT, KSAT-TV
Radio	KLEY
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The 1999–2000 NBA season was the San Antonio Spurs' 24th season in the National Basketball Association, their 27th season as the Spurs, and their 33rd season as a franchise.^[1] After having won their first NBA championship in 1999, where they defeated the #8 seed New York Knicks in five games, the Spurs signed free agents Terry Porter,^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] Samaki Walker and Chucky Brown during the off-season.^[6]^[7]^[8] However, prior to the season, Sean Elliott was diagnosed with a kidney disorder, and missed the first four months of the season. He would then receive a kidney transplant from his brother, Noel.^[9]^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13] The Spurs were originally scheduled to play two games against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Tokyo, Japan in November during the first month of the regular season, but because they won the NBA championship, they were obligated to play in the McDonald's Championship in Milan, Italy in October.^[14]^[15]^[16]

In 1999-2000, the Spurs won 14 of their first 17 games, including a 7-game winning streak.^[17] The team held a 32–17 record at the All-Star break,^[18] with Tim Duncan and David Robinson both being selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game,^[19]^[20]^[21] where Duncan and Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers were both named co-MVP's.^[22]^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26] At midseason, Brown was released to free agency and re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets. On March 14, 2000, the Spurs' playoff spirits would get a lift when Elliott returned to play in a 94–79 home win over the Atlanta Hawks, and played in the final 19 games.^[27]^[28]^[29]^[30] However, as the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury,^[31]^[32]^[33]^[34] as the Spurs finished second in the Midwest Division with a 53–29 record.^[35] Without Duncan, they were eliminated in the Western Conference First Round of the playoffs by the 5th-seeded Phoenix Suns in four games.^[36]^[37]^[38]^[39]

Duncan averaged 23.2 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Robinson averaged 17.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, and was selected to the All-NBA Third Team. In addition, Avery Johnson provided the team with 11.2 points and 6.0 assists per game, while Porter contributed 9.4 points per game off the bench, Mario Elie provided with 7.5 points per game, and Malik Rose averaged 6.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game off the bench.^[40] Duncan also finished in fifth place in Most Valuable Player voting.^[41]^[42]

Following the season, Elie signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns,^[43]^[44]^[45] and Jerome Kersey signed with the Milwaukee Bucks during the next season.^[46]

Draft picks

Round	Pick	Player	Position	Nationality	College
1	29	Leon Smith	PF	United States	Martin Luther King HS (IL)
2	57	Manu Ginóbili	SG	Argentina

Roster

1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	No.	Name	Height	Weight	DOB	From
G	33	Daniels, Antonio	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	1975–03–19	Bowling Green
G	5	Dial, Derrick	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	184 lb (83 kg)	1975–12–20	Eastern Michigan
F/C	21	Duncan, Tim	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)	250 lb (113 kg)	1976–04–25	Wake Forest
G/F	17	Elie, Mario	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	210 lb (95 kg)	1963–11–26	American International
F	32	Elliott, Sean	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	1968–02–02	Arizona
G	2	Jackson, Jaren	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1967–10–27	Georgetown
G	6	Johnson, Avery	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	1965–03–25	Southern
G	4	Kerr, Steve	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	1965–09–27	Arizona
F	25	Kersey, Jerome	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	1962–06–26	Longwood
G	30	Porter, Terry	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	195 lb (88 kg)	1963–04–08	UW–Stevens Point
C	50	Robinson, David	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)	235 lb (107 kg)	1965–08–06	Navy
F	31	Rose, Malik	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	250 lb (113 kg)	1974–11–23	Drexel
C	16	Spencer, Felton	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)	265 lb (120 kg)	1968–01–15	Louisville
F/C	55	Walker, Samaki	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	250 lb (113 kg)	1976–02–25	Louisville

Head coach

Gregg Popovich

Assistant coach(es)

Legend

(DP) Unsigned draft pick
(FA) Free agent
(S) Suspended
Injured

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Midwest Division v t e	W	L	PCT	GB	Home	Road	Div
y-Utah Jazz	55	27	.671	–	31–10	24–17	14–10
x-San Antonio Spurs	53	29	.646	2	31–10	22–19	16–8
x-Minnesota Timberwolves	50	32	.610	5	26–15	24–17	18–6
Dallas Mavericks	40	42	.488	15	22–19	18–23	12–12
Denver Nuggets	35	47	.427	20	25–16	10–31	10–14
Houston Rockets	34	48	.415	21	22–19	12–29	8–16
Vancouver Grizzlies	22	60	.268	33	12–29	10–31	6–18

#	Western Conference v t e
#	Team	W	L	PCT	GB
1	z-Los Angeles Lakers	67	15	.817	–
2	y-Utah Jazz	55	27	.671	12
3	x-Portland Trail Blazers	59	23	.720	8
4	x-San Antonio Spurs	53	29	.646	14
5	x-Phoenix Suns	53	29	.646	14
6	x-Minnesota Timberwolves	50	32	.610	17
7	x-Seattle SuperSonics	45	37	.549	22
8	x-Sacramento Kings	44	38	.537	23

9	Dallas Mavericks	40	42	.488	27
10	Denver Nuggets	35	47	.427	32
11	Houston Rockets	34	48	.415	33
12	Vancouver Grizzlies	22	60	.268	45
13	Golden State Warriors	19	63	.232	48
14	Los Angeles Clippers	15	67	.183	52

z – clinched division title

y – clinched division title

x – clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

1999-2000 NBA Records
Team	ATL	BOS	CHA	CHI	CLE	DAL	DEN	DET	GSW	HOU	IND	LAC	LAL	MIA	MIL	MIN	NJN	NYK	ORL	PHI	PHO	POR	SAC	SAS	SEA	TOR	UTA	VAN	WAS
Atlanta	—	1–3	1–3	3–1	3–1	0–2	1–1	1–3	0–2	1–1	1–3	1–1	0–2	2–2	0–4	1–1	3–1	2–1	0–3	0–4	0–2	0–2	2–0	0–2	1–1	2–2	0–2	1–1	1–3
Boston	3–1	—	1–3	2–2	2–2	1–1	2–0	0–3	1–1	1–1	1–3	1–1	0–2	1–3	1–2	0–2	3–1	2–2	2–2	1–3	1–1	0–2	1–1	0–2	1–1	2–2	1–1	1–1	3–1
Charlotte	3–1	3–1	—	4–0	3–1	1–1	1–1	2–2	2–0	1–1	2–2	2–0	0–2	2–2	3–1	2–0	2–1	1–3	2–2	3–1	1–1	0–2	0–2	0–2	1–1	3–1	0–2	2–0	3–0
Chicago	1–3	2–2	0–4	—	1–3	0–2	1–1	1–3	0–2	0–2	1–3	2–0	0–2	2–2	1–3	0–2	2–1	0–3	0–4	0–4	0–2	0–2	0–2	0–2	1–1	0–4	0–2	0–2	2–2
Cleveland	1–3	2–2	1–3	3–1	—	2–0	2–0	2–2	1–1	1–1	0–4	2–0	0–2	0–3	1–3	0–2	2–2	3–1	2–1	0–4	0–2	1–1	0–2	1–1	0–2	0–4	0–2	2–0	3–1
Dallas	2–0	1–1	1–1	2–0	0–2	—	3–1	2–0	4–0	1–3	1–1	4–0	1–3	0–2	0–2	2–2	0–2	0–2	1–1	0–2	3–1	2–2	1–3	2–2	1–3	1–1	1–3	3–1	1–1
Denver	1–1	0–2	1–1	1–1	0–2	1–3	—	1–1	2–2	2–2	0–2	3–1	1–3	0–2	2–0	2–2	1–1	1–1	0–2	2–0	1–3	2–2	2–2	1–3	1–3	2–0	2–2	2–2	1–1
Detroit	3–1	3–0	2–2	3–1	2–2	0–2	1–1	—	2–0	1–1	1–3	2–0	0–2	2–2	3–1	0–2	2–1	1–3	2–2	2–2	0–2	1–1	0–2	1–1	2–0	2–2	0–2	2–0	2–2
Golden State	2–0	1–1	0–2	2–0	1–1	0–4	2–2	0–2	—	1–3	0–2	1–3	0–4	1–1	1–1	1–3	0–2	0–2	1–1	0–2	0–4	0–4	1–3	0–4	0–4	0–2	0–4	3–1	1–1
Houston	1–1	1–1	1–1	2–0	1–1	3–1	2–2	1–1	3–1	—	0–2	4–0	2–2	1–1	0–2	0–4	1–1	0–2	0–2	1–1	2–2	2–2	1–3	0–4	1–3	0–2	1–3	2–2	1–1
Indiana	3–1	3–1	2–2	3–1	4–0	1–1	2–0	3–1	2–0	2–0	—	1–1	1–1	2–2	2–2	1–1	3–1	2–2	2–1	2–2	1–1	2–0	1–1	1–1	1–1	3–1	2–0	2–0	2–1
L.A. Clippers	1–1	1–1	0–2	0–2	0–2	0–4	1–3	0–2	3–1	0–4	1–1	—	0–4	0–2	0–2	1–3	1–1	1–1	0–2	1–1	0–4	0–4	1–3	0–4	1–3	0–2	0–4	1–3	1–1
L.A. Lakers	2–0	2–0	2–0	2–0	2–0	3–1	3–1	2–0	4–0	2–2	1–1	4–0	—	2–0	2–0	4–0	2–0	2–0	2–0	2–0	4–0	2–2	3–1	1–3	3–1	1–1	3–1	4–0	1–1
Miami	2–2	3–1	2–2	2–2	3–0	2–0	2–0	2–2	1–1	1–1	2–2	2–0	0–2	—	2–2	2–0	2–2	3–1	3–1	3–1	1–1	1–1	2–0	1–1	1–1	1–2	1–1	1–1	4–0
Milwaukee	4–0	2–1	1–3	3–1	3–1	2–0	0–2	1–3	1–1	2–0	2–2	2–0	0–2	2–2	—	0–2	1–3	0–4	4–0	0–3	1–1	0–2	1–1	2–0	1–1	2–2	1–1	1–1	3–1
Minnesota	1–1	2–0	0–2	2–0	2–0	2–2	2–2	2–0	3–1	4–0	1–1	3–1	0–4	0–2	2–0	—	1–1	1–1	1–1	1–1	1–3	2–2	3–1	3–1	2–2	2–0	3–1	4–0	0–2
New Jersey	1–3	1–3	1–2	1–2	2–2	2–0	1–1	1–2	2–0	1–1	1–3	1–1	0–2	2–2	3–1	1–1	—	1–3	3–2	1–3	0–2	1–1	1–1	0–2	0–2	2–2	0–2	0–2	1–3
New York	1–2	2–2	3–1	3–0	1–3	2–0	1–1	3–1	2–0	2–0	2–2	1–1	0–2	1–3	4–0	1–1	3–1	—	3–1	3–1	1–1	2–0	1–1	1–1	2–0	1–3	0–2	2–0	2–2
Orlando	3–0	2–2	2–2	4–0	1–2	1–1	2–0	2–2	1–1	2–0	1–2	2–0	0–2	1–3	0–4	1–1	2–3	1–3	—	2–2	0–2	0–2	0–2	1–1	1–1	2–2	1–1	2–0	4–0
Philadelphia	4–0	3–1	1–3	4–0	4–0	2–0	0–2	2–2	2–0	1–1	2–2	1–1	0–2	1–3	3–0	1–1	3–1	1–3	2–2	—	0–2	0–2	1–1	0–2	2–0	3–0	1–1	2–0	3–1
Phoenix	2–0	1–1	1–1	2–0	2–0	1–3	3–1	2–0	4–0	2–2	1–1	4–0	0–4	1–1	1–1	3–1	2–0	1–1	2–0	2–0	—	1–3	4–0	2–2	2–2	1–1	0–4	4–0	2–0
Portland	2–0	2–0	2–0	2–0	1–1	2–2	2–2	1–1	4–0	2–2	0–2	4–0	2–2	1–1	2–0	2–2	1–1	0–2	2–0	2–0	3–1	—	4–0	3–1	4–0	1–1	3–1	3–1	2–0
Sacramento	0–2	1–1	2–0	2–0	2–0	3–1	2–2	2–0	3–1	3–1	1–1	3–1	1–3	0–2	1–1	1–3	1–1	1–1	2–0	1–1	0–4	0–4	—	3–1	2–2	1–1	1–3	3–1	2–0
San Antonio	2–0	2–0	2–0	2–0	1–1	2–2	3–1	1–1	4–0	4–0	1–1	4–0	3–1	1–1	0–2	1–3	2–0	1–1	1–1	2–0	2–2	1–3	1–3	—	2–2	1–1	2–2	4–0	1–1
Seattle	1–1	1–1	1–1	1–1	2–0	3–1	3–1	0–2	4–0	3–1	1–1	3–1	1–3	1–1	1–1	2–2	2–0	0–2	1–1	0–2	2–2	0–4	2–2	2–2	—	0–2	2–2	4–0	2–0
Toronto	2–2	2–2	1–3	4–0	4–0	1–1	0–2	2–2	2–0	2–0	1–3	2–0	1–1	2–1	2–2	0–2	2–2	3–1	2–2	0–3	1–1	1–1	1–1	1–1	2–0	—	1–1	1–1	2–2
Utah	2–0	1–1	2–0	2–0	2–0	3–1	2–2	2–0	4–0	3–1	0–2	4–0	1–3	1–1	1–1	1–3	2–0	2–0	1–1	1–1	4–0	1–3	3–1	2–2	2–2	1–1	—	3–1	2–0
Vancouver	1–1	1–1	0–2	2–0	0–2	1–3	2–2	0–2	1–3	2–2	0–2	3–1	0–4	1–1	1–1	0–4	2–0	0–2	0–2	0–2	0–4	1–3	1–3	0–4	0–4	1–1	1–3	—	1–1
Washington	3–1	1–3	0–3	2–2	1–3	1–1	1–1	2–2	1–1	1–1	1–2	1–1	1–1	0–4	1–3	2–0	3–1	2–2	0–4	1–3	0–2	0–2	0–2	1–1	0–2	2–2	0–2	1–1	—

Regular season

1999–2000 game log
Total: 53–29 (home: 31–10; road: 22–19)

November: 13–3 (home: 8–0; road: 5–3)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Record
1	November 2	Philadelphia	W 89–76	Tim Duncan (20)	Tim Duncan (16)	Avery Johnson (6)	Alamodome 27,288	1–0
2	November 4	Golden State	W 104–81	David Robinson (19)	Tim Duncan (14)	Terry Porter (6)	Alamodome 14,508	2–0
3	November 5	@ Houston	W 95–85	Terry Porter (18)	David Robinson (11)	Avery Johnson (9)	Compaq Center 16,285	3–0
4	November 7	@ Phoenix	L 74–77	Tim Duncan (15)	Tim Duncan (17)	Avery Johnson (6)	America West Arena 19,023	3–1
5	November 9	@ Golden State	W 118–89	Malik Rose (21)	Tim Duncan (11)	Tim Duncan, Jaren Jackson (5)	The Arena in Oakland 11,601	4–1
6	November 10	@ L. A. Clippers	W 99–94	Tim Duncan (22)	Tim Duncan (17)	Avery Johnson (6)	Reunion Arena 11,118	5–1
7	November 13	Charlotte	W 95–79	Tim Duncan (22)	Tim Duncan (12)	Avery Johnson (12)	Alamodome 19,669	6–1
8	November 15	@ Utah	L 85–91	Tim Duncan (32)	David Robinson (10)	Avery Johnson, Terry Porter (3)	Alamodome 19,584	6–2
9	November 16	Indiana	W 90–87 (OT)	Tim Duncan, David Robinson (22)	Tim Duncan (15)	Terry Porter (5)	Alamodome 15,905	7–2
10	November 18	@ Milwaukee	L 88–99	Tim Duncan (29)	Tim Duncan (14)	Avery Johnson (6)	Bradley Center 15,184	7–3
11	November 20	Dallas	W 106–90	Jaren Jackson (23)	Tim Duncan (17)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 16,596	8–3
12	November 22	@ Philadelphia	W 94–91	Tim Duncan (26)	Tim Duncan (17)	Avery Johnson (6)	First Union Center 16,553	9–3
13	November 24	@ Boston	W 121–98	Tim Duncan (31)	Tim Duncan (15)	Avery Johnson (9)	FleetCenter 17,426	10–3
14	November 26	Chicago	W 101–78	Tim Duncan (23)	Tim Duncan (10)	Avery Johnson (5)	Alamodome 24,919	11–3
15	November 27	Denver	W 106–87	Malik Rose (21)	Tim Duncan (17)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 22,188	12–3
16	November 30	Detroit	W 106–87	Tim Duncan (28)	Tim Duncan (10)	Mario Elie (7)	Alamodome 18,328	13–3

December: 8–7 (home: 4–2; road: 4–5)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Record
17	December 2	@ New Jersey	W 96–94	David Robinson (27)	David Robinson (13)	Avery Johnson (7)	Continental Airlines Arena 13,626	14–3
18	December 3	@ Detroit	L 80–102	David Robinson (15)	Tim Duncan (12)	Avery Johnson (6)	The Palace of Auburn Hills 18,338	14–4
19	December 5	@ Toronto	L 92–98	Tim Duncan (27)	Tim Duncan (13)	Mario Elie (6)	Air Canada Centre 18,455	14–5
20	December 7	@ Indiana	L 77–83	Tim Duncan (30)	David Robinson (17)	Tim Duncan, Terry Porter (4)	Conseco Fieldhouse 18,345	14–6
21	December 9	Vancouver	W 99–91	Tim Duncan (42)	Tim Duncan (14)	Avery Johnson (6)	Alamodome 14,778	15–6
22	December 11	Washington	L 89–99	Tim Duncan (23)	Tim Duncan (13)	Avery Johnson (4)	Alamodome 17,187	15–7
23	December 14	@ Dallas	W 111–93	Tim Duncan (29)	Tim Duncan (12)	Jaren Jackson (7)	Reunion Arena 13,685	16–7
24	December 15	Houston	W 83–77	Tim Duncan (20)	Tim Duncan (10)	Terry Porter (5)	Alamodome 23,837	17–7
25	December 17	Boston	W 103–94	Tim Duncan (30)	Tim Duncan (17)	Avery Johnson (6)	Alamodome 17,264	18–7
26	December 18	@ Denver	L 84–86	Tim Duncan (33)	David Robinson (12)	Avery Johnson (5)	Pepsi Center 17,318	18–8
27	December 21	Phoenix	W 91–90 (OT)	Tim Duncan (25)	Tim Duncan (16)	Avery Johnson (7)	Alamodome 23,480	19–8
28	December 23	Milwaukee	L 91–94	Tim Duncan (18)	Tim Duncan (15)	Avery Johnson (10)	Alamodome 22,581	19–9
29	December 25	@ L. A. Lakers	L 93–99	Tim Duncan (28)	David Robinson (19)	Avery Johnson (6)	STAPLES Center 18,997	19–10
30	December 27	@ Golden State	W 105–83	David Robinson (28)	David Robinson (14)	Avery Johnson (9)	The Arena in Oakland 12,447	20–10
31	December 30	@ Vancouver	W 98–88	Tim Duncan (32)	Tim Duncan (15)	Tim Duncan (4)	General Motors Place 14,403	21–10

January: 7–6 (home: 5–2; road: 2–4)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Record
32	January 4	@ Minnesota	L 88–91	Tim Duncan (27)	Tim Duncan (19)	Tim Duncan, Avery Johnson (5)	Target Center 15,179	21–11
33	January 5	Seattle	L 96–99	Tim Duncan (24)	Tim Duncan (12)	Avery Johnson (9)	Alamodome 14,741	21–12
34	January 7	@ Phoenix	W 102–83	David Robinson (24)	Tim Duncan (15)	Tim Duncan, Avery Johnson (5)	America West Arena 19,023	22–12
35	January 8	Orlando	W 127–92	Tim Duncan (22)	David Robinson (13)	Terry Porter (6)	Alamodome 20,131	23–12
36	January 10	Utah	W 93–86	Tim Duncan (46)	Tim Duncan (14)	Avery Johnson (6)	Alamodome 17,944	24–12
37	January 13	@ Sacramento	L 103–107	Tim Duncan (33)	Tim Duncan (20)	Avery Johnson (6)	ARCO Arena 17,317	24–13
38	January 14	@ Seattle	L 85–91	Tim Duncan (32)	Tim Duncan (16)	Avery Johnson (7)	KeyArena 17,072	24–14
39	January 17	@ L. A. Clippers	W 99–93	David Robinson (38)	Tim Duncan (13)	Avery Johnson (9)	STAPLES Center 14,264	25–14
40	January 19	Portland	L 95–105	David Robinson (29)	David Robinson (12)	Terry Porter (7)	Alamodome 20,638	25–15
41	January 22	New York	W 96–83	Tim Duncan (33)	Tim Duncan (15)	Avery Johnson (6)	Alamodome 34,429	26–15
42	January 25	L. A. Clippers	W 105–82	Tim Duncan (24)	Tim Duncan, David Robinson (13)	Antonio Daniels, Terry Porter (6)	Alamodome 14,800	27–15
43	January 27	Minnesota	W 92–80	Tim Duncan (20)	Tim Duncan (14)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 15,911	28–15
44	January 29	@ Portland	L 67–81	Avery Johnson (15)	David Robinson (10)	Avery Johnson (5)	Rose Garden Arena 20,584	28–16

February: 9–4 (home: 5–1; road: 4–3)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Record
45	February 1	L. A. Lakers	W 105–81	Tim Duncan (29)	Tim Duncan (18)	Avery Johnson (9)	Alamodome 25,589	29–16
46	February 3	Toronto	W 112–95	Tim Duncan (32)	Tim Duncan (17)	Tim Duncan, Antonio Daniels (7)	Alamodome 19,048	30–16
47	February 6	@ Utah	L 90–93	Tim Duncan (32)	Tim Duncan (10)	Avery Johnson (6)	Delta Center 18,981	30–17
48	February 8	Seattle	W 79–77	Tim Duncan (22)	David Robinson (11)	Avery Johnson (5)	Alamodome 16,373	31–17
49	February 9	@ Denver	W 106–97	David Robinson (30)	Tim Duncan (13)	Avery Johnson (8)	Pepsi Center 16,607	32–17
All-Star Break
50	February 15	@ Cleveland	L 81–92	Tim Duncan (21)	David Robinson (11)	Avery Johnson (10)	Gund Arena 15,142	32–18
51	February 18	Houston	W 116–92	Tim Duncan (19)	Tim Duncan (8)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 26,846	33–18
52	February 20	@ Houston	W 113–111 (OT)	Tim Duncan (25)	Tim Duncan (11)	Avery Johnson (13)	Compaq Center 16,285	34–18
53	February 21	Phoenix	L 89–98	David Robinson (31)	David Robinson (18)	Terry Porter (7)	Alamodome 17,049	34–19
54	February 24	@ Charlotte	W 72–70	David Robinson (16)	Tim Duncan (12)	Avery Johnson (7)	Charlotte Coliseum 18,535	35–19
55	February 25	@ Chicago	W 91–78	David Robinson (23)	Malik Rose (11)	Avery Johnson (5)	United Center 22,879	36–19
56	February 27	@ Minnesota	L 98–102	David Robinson (29)	David Robinson (9)	Terry Porter (7)	Target Center 19,654	36–20
57	February 29	Miami	W 93–69	David Robinson (19)	Samaki Walker (11)	Avery Johnson (5)	Alamodome 18,629	37–20

March: 10–5 (home: 6–3; road: 4–2)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Record
58	March 2	Minnesota	L 102–108	David Robinson (24)	Samaki Walker (12)	Terry Porter (10)	Alamodome 16,320	37–21
59	March 4	Sacramento	L 103–108 (OT)	David Robinson (23)	Tim Duncan (15)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 35,113	37–22
60	March 6	New Jersey	W 106–104	David Robinson (25)	David Robinson, Tim Duncan (13)	Avery Johnson (11)	Alamodome 17,581	38–22
61	March 9	@ Atlanta	W 105–79	Avery Johnson, Antonio Daniels (18)	David Robinson (9)	Antonio Daniels (6)	Philips Arena 12,674	39–22
62	March 10	@ Washington	W 106–99 (OT)	Tim Duncan (23)	David Robinson (11)	Avery Johnson, Mario Elie (5)	MCI Center 16,409	40–22
63	March 12	@ New York	L 80–93	David Robinson (22)	Tim Duncan (13)	Avery Johnson (4)	Madison Square Garden 19,763	40–23
64	March 14	Atlanta	W 94–79	David Robinson (26)	Tim Duncan (13)	Avery Johnson (10)	Alamodome 26,708	41–23
65	March 16	Dallas	L 88–110	David Robinson (20)	Malik Rose, Mario Elie (7)	Mario Elie, Samaki Walker, Antonio Daniels, Avery Johnson (3)	Alamodome 23,592	41–24
66	March 18	Denver	W 102–82	Samaki Walker (18)	David Robinson (12)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 24,460	42–24
67	March 21	@ Dallas	L 96–97	David Robinson (30)	David Robinson (17)	Tim Duncan (5)	Reunion Arena 15,578	42–25
68	March 22	L. A. Clippers	W 103–78	Tim Duncan (30)	Samaki Walker (12)	Antonio Daniels (6)	Alamodome 18,556	43–25
69	March 25	Cleveland	W 96–76	Tim Duncan (17)	Tim Duncan (17)	Tim Duncan (11)	Alamodome 35,217	44–25
70	March 27	@ Seattle	W 90–82	Tim Duncan (30)	Tim Duncan (18)	David Robinson, Avery Johnson (5)	KeyArena 14,738	45–25
71	March 28	@ Portland	W 89–85	Tim Duncan (36)	Tim Duncan (15)	Tim Duncan (6)	Rose Garden Arena 20,584	46–25
72	March 30	Golden State	W 102–90	David Robinson (27)	Tim Duncan (17)	Jaren Jackson (5)	Alamodome 18,793	47–25

April: 5–4 (home: 2–2; road: 3–2)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Record
73	April 2	@ Miami	L 84–88	David Robinson (28)	Tim Duncan (11)	Avery Johnson (6)	AmericanAirlines Arena 19,600	47–26
74	April 4	@ Orlando	L 97–107	David Robinson (30)	Tim Duncan (9)	Avery Johnson, Antonio Daniels (6)	TD Waterhouse Centre 15,267	47–27
75	April 5	Sacramento	L 98–108	Tim Duncan (28)	David Robinson (8)	Terry Porter (7)	Alamodome 24,333	47–28
76	April 8	@ L. A. Lakers	W 98–80	Tim Duncan (26)	Tim Duncan (16)	Terry Porter (6)	STAPLES Center 18,997	48–28
77	April 9	@ Vancouver	W 107–99	Tim Duncan (31)	Tim Duncan (11)	Avery Johnson (10)	General Motors Place 14,206	49–28
78	April 11	@ Sacramento	W 98–92 (OT)	David Robinson (26)	David Robinson (14)	Avery Johnson (6)	ARCO Arena 14,206	50–28
79	April 13	Portland	L 77–93	David Robinson (16)	Samaki Walker (10)	Avery Johnson (4)	Alamodome 30,641	50–29
80	April 15	Portland	W 106–83	David Robinson (19)	David Robinson (12)	Avery Johnson (8)	Alamodome 28,114	51–29
81	April 17	Vancouver	W 100–93	David Robinson (27)	David Robinson (10)	Avery Johnson (7)	Alamodome 19,913	52–29
82	April 19	L. A. Lakers	W 103–98	David Robinson (17)	Malik Rose, Jerome Kersey (9)	Antonio Daniels (10)	Alamodome 29,447	53–29

1999–00 season schedule

Playoffs

2000 playoff game log

First Round: 1–3 (home: 1–1; road: 0–2)

Game	Date	Team	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location Attendance	Series
1	April 22	Phoenix	L 70–72	Sean Elliott (15)	Samaki Walker (16)	Elie, Johnson (4)	Alamodome 21,916	0–1
2	April 25	Phoenix	W 85–70	David Robinson (25)	David Robinson (15)	Avery Johnson (6)	Alamodome 20,617	1–1
3	April 29	@ Phoenix	L 94–101	David Robinson (37)	David Robinson (13)	Avery Johnson (6)	America West Arena 19,023	1–2
4	May 2	@ Phoenix	L 78–89	David Robinson (21)	David Robinson (16)	Avery Johnson (5)	America West Arena 19,023	1–3

2000 schedule

Player statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goal percentage	3P%	3-point field-goal percentage	FT%	Free-throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game

Season

Player	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3FG%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
Chucky Brown	30	27	20.1	.466	.333	.806	2.6	1.4	.3	.3	6.3
Antonio Daniels	68	1	17.6	.474	.333	.713	1.3	2.6	.8	.1	6.2
Derrick Dial	8	0	11.9	.370	.250	.600	3.3	.6	.1	.1	5.0
Tim Duncan	74	74	38.9	.490	.091	.761	12.4	3.2	.9	2.2	23.2
Mario Elie	79	79	28.1	.427	.398	.846	3.2	2.4	.9	.1	7.5
Sean Elliott	19	19	20.6	.358	.351	.781	2.5	1.5	.6	.1	6.0
Jaren Jackson	81	12	20.9	.381	.353	.647	2.2	1.5	.7	.1	6.3
Avery Johnson	82	82	31.4	.473	.111	.735	1.9	6.0	.9	.2	11.2
Steve Kerr	32	0	8.4	.432	.516	.818	.6	.4	.1	.	2.8
Jerome Kersey	72	18	18.2	.412	.	.707	3.1	1.0	.9	.7	4.5
Terry Porter	68	8	23.7	.447	.435	.806	2.8	3.3	.7	.1	9.4
David Robinson	80	80	32.0	.512	.	.726	9.6	1.8	1.2	2.3	17.8
Malik Rose	74	3	18.1	.457	.333	.722	4.5	.6	.5	.7	6.7
Felton Spencer	26	0	5.7	.455	.	.667	1.5	.1	.2	.3	1.9
Samaki Walker	71	7	13.8	.449	.	.683	3.8	.5	.1	.5	5.1

Playoffs

Player	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3FG%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
Antonio Daniels	4	0	20.5	.391	.250	.692	2.5	1.5	1.8	.	7.3
Derrick Dial	2	0	4.0	.500	.	.500	1.0	.	.	.	2.5
Mario Elie	4	4	28.8	.273	.143	.944	4.3	1.8	1.3	.	7.5
Sean Elliott	4	4	29.8	.375	.385	.625	5.5	1.3	.	.5	10.0
Jaren Jackson	2	0	9.5	.	.	.500	.5	1.0	.5	.	1.0
Avery Johnson	4	4	36.0	.452	.	.714	2.3	5.3	1.0	.	12.0
Jerome Kersey	2	0	12.5	.143	.	.	2.0	.5	1.0	.5	1.0
Terry Porter	4	0	22.3	.258	.286	.	.3	1.3	1.5	.	5.0
David Robinson	4	4	38.8	.373	.	.762	13.8	2.5	1.8	3.0	23.5
Malik Rose	4	0	20.8	.444	.	.556	4.8	.3	.5	.8	5.3
Samaki Walker	4	4	30.3	.452	.	.667	11.3	.5	.3	3.0	9.0

Awards and records

Tim Duncan, All-NBA First Team
David Robinson, All-NBA Third Team
Tim Duncan, NBA All-Defensive First Team

Transactions

References

^ 1999-2000 San Antonio Spurs
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^ "Spurs Add Terry Porter". United Press International. August 5, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
^ "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL -- SAN ANTONIO; Porter Going to the Spurs". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 6, 1999. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
^ "Suns Strike Free-Agent Gold by Making Deal for Penny". Deseret News. Associated Press. August 6, 1999. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
^ Wyche, Steve (October 19, 1999). "Wizards Might Have a Spot Fit for a King". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Wise, Mike (October 31, 1999). "1999–2000 N.B.A. PREVIEW; The West Is Still the Best". The New York Times. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
^ "Spurs Tower Over Warriors". CBS News. Associated Press. November 5, 1999. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Wise, Mike (July 22, 1999). "PRO BASKETBALL; Kidney Failure Imperils Career of Spurs' Elliott". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
^ Shannon, Kelley (July 22, 1999). "Spurs' Elliott Needs Kidney Transplant". The Ledger. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ "Spurs' Elliott Is Stable After Receiving Brother's Kidney". The Washington Post. August 17, 2000. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
^ "Spurs' Elliott Doing Well After Transplant". The Washington Post. August 20, 2000. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
^ Mathewson, Eryn (May 24, 2023). "Sean Elliott: What Life Is Like for "Memorial Day Miracle"; NBA Star After Kidney Transplant". CNN. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
^ "Basketball Briefs". Deseret News. March 18, 1999. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
^ "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL -- SAN ANTONIO; Spurs to Skip Japan". The New York Times. Associated Press. June 30, 1999. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
^ "Duncan Delivers for Spurs". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. October 17, 1999. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
^ Broussard, Chris (December 3, 1999). "BASKETBALL; Before Losing, Surprising Nets Give Spurs a Scare". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
^ "Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves". ESPN. Associated Press. February 1, 2000. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ "NBA All-Star Team Selected". CBS News. Associated Press. February 1, 2000. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
^ "NBA All-Star 2000". Deseret News. February 13, 2000. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
^ Wise, Mike (February 14, 2000). "A Fun Show, Starring O'Neal and Duncan". The New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
^ Kawakami, Tim (February 14, 2000). "West Has Big Day in Victory". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
^ "2000 NBA All-Star Recap". NBA.com. NBA.com Staff. September 13, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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^ "NBA & ABA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award Winners". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
^ "Spurs Activate Sean Elliott". United Press International. March 13, 2000. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
^ Markus, Don (March 14, 2000). "Elliott's Rebound on His Fingertips; NBA: Seven Months After Kidney Transplant Surgery, Forward Sean Elliott Is Expected to Make a Historic Return Tonight for the San Antonio Spurs". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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^ "Spurs' Elliott Plays It Again". The Washington Post. March 15, 2000. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
^ Shannon, Kelley (April 19, 2000). "Spurs' Duncan May Face Knee Surgery". Associated Press. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
^ Povtak, Tim (April 25, 2000). "Duncan Out for Game 2". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ "Injured Duncan Still Uncertain for Spurs". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. April 28, 2000. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
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^ "No Kidd-ing, Spurs Ousted". CBS News. Associated Press. May 3, 2000. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
^ "Phoenix 89, San Antonio 78". United Press International. May 3, 2000. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
^ "2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Spurs". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
^ "1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
^ Nadel, John (May 10, 2000). "THE NBA: Shaq Runaway MVP". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
^ "1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
^ "Mario Elie Signs with Suns". United Press International. September 15, 2000. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
^ "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL; Barkley Agrees to Portland Deal". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 16, 2000. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
^ "Transactions". Hartford Courant. September 16, 2000. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
^ "Transactions". The New York Times. November 25, 2000. Retrieved October 12, 2022.

[1] 1999-2000 San Antonio Spurs

[2] "Spurs Sign Veteran Porter". CBS News. Associated Press. August 5, 1999. Retrieved September 16, 2022.

[3] "Spurs Add Terry Porter". United Press International. August 5, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023.

[4] "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL -- SAN ANTONIO; Porter Going to the Spurs". The New York Times. Associated Press. August 6, 1999. Retrieved July 19, 2021.

[5] "Suns Strike Free-Agent Gold by Making Deal for Penny". Deseret News. Associated Press. August 6, 1999. Retrieved July 2, 2023.

[6] Wyche, Steve (October 19, 1999). "Wizards Might Have a Spot Fit for a King". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 8, 2023.

[7] Wise, Mike (October 31, 1999). "1999–2000 N.B.A. PREVIEW; The West Is Still the Best". The New York Times. Retrieved January 13, 2022.

[8] "Spurs Tower Over Warriors". CBS News. Associated Press. November 5, 1999. Retrieved July 8, 2023.

[9] Wise, Mike (July 22, 1999). "PRO BASKETBALL; Kidney Failure Imperils Career of Spurs' Elliott". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

[10] Shannon, Kelley (July 22, 1999). "Spurs' Elliott Needs Kidney Transplant". The Ledger. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[11] "Spurs' Elliott Is Stable After Receiving Brother's Kidney". The Washington Post. August 17, 2000. Retrieved May 29, 2022.

[12] "Spurs' Elliott Doing Well After Transplant". The Washington Post. August 20, 2000. Retrieved May 29, 2022.

[13] Mathewson, Eryn (May 24, 2023). "Sean Elliott: What Life Is Like for "Memorial Day Miracle"; NBA Star After Kidney Transplant". CNN. Retrieved July 2, 2023.

[14] "Basketball Briefs". Deseret News. March 18, 1999. Retrieved July 3, 2023.

[15] "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL -- SAN ANTONIO; Spurs to Skip Japan". The New York Times. Associated Press. June 30, 1999. Retrieved May 25, 2022.

[16] "Duncan Delivers for Spurs". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. October 17, 1999. Retrieved November 16, 2022.

[17] Broussard, Chris (December 3, 1999). "BASKETBALL; Before Losing, Surprising Nets Give Spurs a Scare". The New York Times. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[18] "NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved July 22, 2022.

[19] "Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves". ESPN. Associated Press. February 1, 2000. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[20] "NBA All-Star Team Selected". CBS News. Associated Press. February 1, 2000. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

[21] "NBA All-Star 2000". Deseret News. February 13, 2000. Retrieved January 9, 2023.

[22] Wise, Mike (February 14, 2000). "A Fun Show, Starring O'Neal and Duncan". The New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2022.

[23] Kawakami, Tim (February 14, 2000). "West Has Big Day in Victory". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 7, 2022.

[24] "2000 NBA All-Star Recap". NBA.com. NBA.com Staff. September 13, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2023.

[25] "2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved October 15, 2021.

[26] "NBA & ABA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award Winners". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved November 29, 2022.

[27] "Spurs Activate Sean Elliott". United Press International. March 13, 2000. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

[28] Markus, Don (March 14, 2000). "Elliott's Rebound on His Fingertips; NBA: Seven Months After Kidney Transplant Surgery, Forward Sean Elliott Is Expected to Make a Historic Return Tonight for the San Antonio Spurs". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[29] "PRO BASKETBALL; Elliott Returns to Lineup After Kidney Transplant". The New York Times. March 15, 2000. Retrieved October 17, 2022.

[30] "Spurs' Elliott Plays It Again". The Washington Post. March 15, 2000. Retrieved July 3, 2023.

[31] Shannon, Kelley (April 19, 2000). "Spurs' Duncan May Face Knee Surgery". Associated Press. Retrieved November 26, 2022.

[32] Povtak, Tim (April 25, 2000). "Duncan Out for Game 2". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[33] "Injured Duncan Still Uncertain for Spurs". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. April 28, 2000. Retrieved July 28, 2017.

[34] "Tim Duncan Has Knee Surgery". United Press International. May 24, 2000. Retrieved September 13, 2022.

[results-35] "1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs Schedule and Results". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 22, 2021.

[36] Heisler, Mark (May 3, 2000). "Spurs Go from Glory to Painful Exit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 3, 2022.

[37] "No Kidd-ing, Spurs Ousted". CBS News. Associated Press. May 3, 2000. Retrieved November 26, 2022.

[38] "Phoenix 89, San Antonio 78". United Press International. May 3, 2000. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[39] "2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Spurs". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved February 14, 2023.

[roster-40] "1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 22, 2021.

[41] Nadel, John (May 10, 2000). "THE NBA: Shaq Runaway MVP". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved March 28, 2023.

[42] "1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2022.

[43] "Mario Elie Signs with Suns". United Press International. September 15, 2000. Retrieved July 27, 2021.

[44] "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL; Barkley Agrees to Portland Deal". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 16, 2000. Retrieved October 12, 2022.

[45] "Transactions". Hartford Courant. September 16, 2000. Retrieved May 17, 2023.

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 The '''[[1999–2000 NBA season]]''' was the San Antonio Spurs' 24th season in the [[National Basketball Association]], their 27th season as the Spurs, and their 33rd season as a franchise.<ref>[https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2000.html 1999-2000 San Antonio Spurs]</ref> After having won their first NBA championship in 1999, where they defeated the #8 seed [[1998–99 New York Knicks season|New York Knicks]] in five games, the Spurs signed free agents [[Terry Porter]],<ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Spurs Sign Veteran Porter | work = CBS News | date = August 5, 1999 | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spurs-sign-veteran-porter/ | access-date = September 16, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs Add Terry Porter | work = United Press International | date = August 5, 1999 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/1999/08/05/Spurs-add-Terry-Porter/1307933825600/ | access-date = April 6, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL -- SAN ANTONIO; Porter Going to the Spurs | work = The New York Times | date = August 6, 1999 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/06/sports/plus-pro-basketball-san-antonio-porter-going-to-the-spurs.html | access-date = July 19, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Suns Strike Free-Agent Gold by Making Deal for Penny | work = Deseret News | date = August 6, 1999 | url = https://www.deseret.com/1999/8/6/19459273/suns-strike-free-agent-gold-by-making-deal-for-penny | access-date = July 2, 2023}}</ref> [[Samaki Walker]] and [[Chucky Brown]] during the off-season.<ref>{{cite news | last = Wyche | first = Steve | title = Wizards Might Have a Spot Fit for a King | newspaper = The Washington Post | date = October 19, 1999 | url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/10/19/wizards-might-have-a-spot-fit-for-a-king/ee5fc294-7c11-4be8-9b24-28116855ea71/ | access-date = July 8, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Wise | first = Mike | title = 1999–2000 N.B.A. PREVIEW; The West Is Still the Best | work = The New York Times | date = October 31, 1999 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/31/sports/1999-2000-nba-preview-the-west-is-still-the-best.html | access-date = January 13, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Spurs Tower Over Warriors | work = CBS News| date = November 5, 1999 | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spurs-tower-over-warriors-04-11-1999/ | access-date = July 8, 2023}}</ref> However, prior to the season, [[Sean Elliott]] was diagnosed with a kidney disorder, and missed the first four months of the season. He would then receive a kidney transplant from his brother, Noel.<ref>{{cite news | last = Wise | first = Mike | title = PRO BASKETBALL; Kidney Failure Imperils Career of Spurs' Elliott | work = The New York Times | date = July 22, 1999 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/22/sports/pro-basketball-kidney-failure-imperils-career-of-spurs-elliott.html | access-date = June 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Shannon | first = Kelley | title = Spurs' Elliott Needs Kidney Transplant | work = The Ledger | date = July 22, 1999 | url = https://www.theledger.com/story/news/1999/07/22/spurs-elliott-needs-kidney-transplant/7989730007/ | access-date = March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs' Elliott Is Stable After Receiving Brother's Kidney | newspaper = The Washington Post | date = August 17, 2000 | url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/08/17/spurs-elliott-is-stable-after-receiving-brothers-kidney/8ab3833f-229e-4383-99df-c43240feb2e0/ | access-date = May 29, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs' Elliott Doing Well After Transplant | newspaper = The Washington Post | date = August 20, 2000 | url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1999/08/20/spurs-elliott-doing-well-after-transplant/9415195a-3d58-4ce7-95e7-ba4758f43080/ | access-date = May 29, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Mathewson | first = Eryn | title = Sean Elliott: What Life Is Like for "Memorial Day Miracle"; NBA Star After Kidney Transplant | work = CNN | date = May 24, 2023 | url = https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/24/sport/sean-elliott-kidney-transplant-spt-intl/index.html | access-date = July 2, 2023}}</ref> The Spurs were originally scheduled to play two games against the [[1999–2000 Minnesota Timberwolves season|Minnesota Timberwolves]] in [[Tokyo, Japan]] in November during the first month of the regular season, but because they won the NBA championship, they were obligated to play in the McDonald's Championship in [[Milan, Italy]] in October.<ref>{{cite news | title = Basketball Briefs | work = Deseret News | date = March 18, 1999 | url = https://www.deseret.com/1999/3/18/19434970/basketball-briefs | access-date = July 3, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL -- SAN ANTONIO; Spurs to Skip Japan | work = The New York Times | date = June 30, 1999 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1999/06/30/sports/plus-pro-basketball-san-antonio-spurs-to-skip-japan.html | access-date = May 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Duncan Delivers for Spurs | work = Los Angeles Times | date = October 17, 1999 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-oct-17-sp-23416-story.html | access-date = November 16, 2022}}</ref>
-In 1999-2000, the Spurs won 14 of their first 17 games, including a 7-game winning streak.<ref>{{cite news | last = Broussard | first = Chris | title = BASKETBALL; Before Losing, Surprising Nets Give Spurs a Scare | work = The New York Times | date = December 3, 1999 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/03/sports/basketball-before-losing-surprising-nets-give-spurs-a-scare.html | access-date = January 21, 2022}}</ref> The team held a 32–17 record at the All-Star break,<ref>{{cite news | title = NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000 | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=2000 | access-date = July 22, 2022}}</ref> with [[Tim Duncan]] and [[David Robinson (basketball)|David Robinson]] both being selected for the [[2000 NBA All-Star Game]],<ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves | work = ESPN | date = February 1, 2000 | url = https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0201/328614.html | access-date = May 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = NBA All-Star Team Selected | work = CBS News | date = February 1, 2000 | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-all-star-team-selected/ | access-date = May 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency =  | title = NBA All-Star 2000 | work = Deseret News | date = February 13, 2000 | url = https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/13/19490723/nba-all-star-2000 | access-date = January 9, 2023}}</ref> where Duncan and [[Shaquille O'Neal]] of the [[1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers season|Los Angeles Lakers]] were both named co-MVP's.<ref>{{cite news | last = Wise | first = Mike | title = A Fun Show, Starring O'Neal and Duncan | work = The New York Times | date = February 14, 2000 | url = https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/021400bkn-allstar.html | access-date = May 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Kawakami | first = Tim | title = West Has Big Day in Victory | work = Los Angeles Times | date = February 14, 2000 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-14-sp-64254-story.html | access-date = November 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = NBA.com Staff | title = 2000 NBA All-Star Recap | work = NBA.com | date = September 13, 2021 | url = https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-2000 | access-date = May 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = 2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126 | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html | accessdate = October 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = NBA & ABA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award Winners | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/all_star_mvp.html | access-date = November 29, 2022}}</ref> At midseason, Brown was released to free agency and re-signed with the [[1999–2000 Charlotte Hornets season|Charlotte Hornets]]. On March 14, 2000, the Spurs' playoff spirits would get a lift when Elliott returned to play in a 94–79 home win over the [[1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks season|Atlanta Hawks]], and played in the final 19 games.<ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs Activate Sean Elliott | work = United Press International | date = March 13, 2000 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/03/13/Spurs-activate-Sean-Elliott/4698952923600/ | access-date = June 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Markus | first = Don | title = Elliott's Rebound on His Fingertips; NBA: Seven Months After Kidney Transplant Surgery, Forward Sean Elliott Is Expected to Make a Historic Return Tonight for the San Antonio Spurs | work = The Baltimore Sun | date = March 14, 2000 | url = https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-03-14-0003140016-story.html | access-date = March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = PRO BASKETBALL; Elliott Returns to Lineup After Kidney Transplant | work = The New York Times | date = March 15, 2000 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/15/sports/pro-basketball-elliott-returns-to-lineup-after-kidney-transplant.html | access-date = October 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs' Elliott Plays It Again | newspaper = The Washington Post | date = March 15, 2000 | url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/03/15/spurs-elliott-plays-it-again/73a5ff29-2634-43bd-afce-cc2365058454/ | access-date = July 3, 2023}}</ref> However, as the season wounded down, Duncan suffered a knee injury,<ref>{{cite news | last = Shannon | first = Kelley | title = Spurs' Duncan May Face Knee Surgery | work = Associated Press | date = April 19, 2000 | url = https://apnews.com/article/85384fbc461ad2f880945f618cc2db68 | access-date = November 26, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Povtak | first = Tim | title = Duncan Out for Game 2 | work = Orlando Sentinel | date = April 25, 2000 | url = https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2000-04-25-0004250271-story.html | access-date = March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Injured Duncan Still Uncertain for Spurs | work = Los Angeles Times | date = April 28, 2000 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-28-sp-24463-story.html | access-date = July 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =  | first =  | title = Tim Duncan Has Knee Surgery | work = United Press International | date = May 24, 2000 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/05/24/Tim-Duncan-has-knee-surgery/5673959140800/ | access-date = September 13, 2022}}</ref> as the Spurs finished second in the Midwest Division with a 53–29 record.<ref name="results">{{cite web|title=1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs Schedule and Results|publisher=Basketball-Reference|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2000_games.html|access-date=June 22, 2021}}</ref> Without Duncan, they were eliminated in the Western Conference First Round of the [[2000 NBA Playoffs|playoffs]] by the 5th-seeded [[1999–2000 Phoenix Suns season|Phoenix Suns]] in four games.<ref>{{cite news | last = Heisler | first = Mark | title = Spurs Go from Glory to Painful Exit | work = Los Angeles Times | date = May 3, 2000 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-03-sp-26049-story.html | access-date = June 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = No Kidd-ing, Spurs Ousted | work = CBS News | date = May 3, 2000 | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-kidd-ing-spurs-ousted/ | access-date = November 26, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Phoenix 89, San Antonio 78 | work = United Press International | date = May 3, 2000 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/05/03/Phoenix-89-San-Antonio-78/4863957326400/ | access-date = July 16, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Spurs | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-suns-vs-spurs.html | access-date = February 14, 2023}}</ref>
+In 1999-2000, the Spurs won 14 of their first 17 games, including a 7-game winning streak.<ref>{{cite news | last = Broussard | first = Chris | title = BASKETBALL; Before Losing, Surprising Nets Give Spurs a Scare | work = The New York Times | date = December 3, 1999 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/03/sports/basketball-before-losing-surprising-nets-give-spurs-a-scare.html | access-date = January 21, 2022}}</ref> The team held a 32–17 record at the All-Star break,<ref>{{cite news | title = NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000 | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=2000 | access-date = July 22, 2022}}</ref> with [[Tim Duncan]] and [[David Robinson (basketball)|David Robinson]] both being selected for the [[2000 NBA All-Star Game]],<ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Stockton, Malone Among All-Star Reserves | work = ESPN | date = February 1, 2000 | url = https://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0201/328614.html | access-date = May 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = NBA All-Star Team Selected | work = CBS News | date = February 1, 2000 | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nba-all-star-team-selected/ | access-date = May 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency =  | title = NBA All-Star 2000 | work = Deseret News | date = February 13, 2000 | url = https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/13/19490723/nba-all-star-2000 | access-date = January 9, 2023}}</ref> where Duncan and [[Shaquille O'Neal]] of the [[1999–2000 Los Angeles Lakers season|Los Angeles Lakers]] were both named co-MVP's.<ref>{{cite news | last = Wise | first = Mike | title = A Fun Show, Starring O'Neal and Duncan | work = The New York Times | date = February 14, 2000 | url = https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/021400bkn-allstar.html | access-date = May 25, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Kawakami | first = Tim | title = West Has Big Day in Victory | work = Los Angeles Times | date = February 14, 2000 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-14-sp-64254-story.html | access-date = November 7, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = NBA.com Staff | title = 2000 NBA All-Star Recap | work = NBA.com | date = September 13, 2021 | url = https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-2000 | access-date = May 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = 2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126 | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html | accessdate = October 15, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title = NBA & ABA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award Winners | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/all_star_mvp.html | access-date = November 29, 2022}}</ref> At midseason, Brown was released to free agency and re-signed with the [[1999–2000 Charlotte Hornets season|Charlotte Hornets]]. On March 14, 2000, the Spurs' playoff spirits would get a lift when Elliott returned to play in a 94–79 home win over the [[1999–2000 Atlanta Hawks season|Atlanta Hawks]], and played in the final 19 games.<ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs Activate Sean Elliott | work = United Press International | date = March 13, 2000 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/03/13/Spurs-activate-Sean-Elliott/4698952923600/ | access-date = June 26, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Markus | first = Don | title = Elliott's Rebound on His Fingertips; NBA: Seven Months After Kidney Transplant Surgery, Forward Sean Elliott Is Expected to Make a Historic Return Tonight for the San Antonio Spurs | work = The Baltimore Sun | date = March 14, 2000 | url = https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-03-14-0003140016-story.html | access-date = March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = PRO BASKETBALL; Elliott Returns to Lineup After Kidney Transplant | work = The New York Times | date = March 15, 2000 | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/15/sports/pro-basketball-elliott-returns-to-lineup-after-kidney-transplant.html | access-date = October 17, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Spurs' Elliott Plays It Again | newspaper = The Washington Post | date = March 15, 2000 | url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/03/15/spurs-elliott-plays-it-again/73a5ff29-2634-43bd-afce-cc2365058454/ | access-date = July 3, 2023}}</ref> However, as the season wound down, Duncan suffered a knee injury,<ref>{{cite news | last = Shannon | first = Kelley | title = Spurs' Duncan May Face Knee Surgery | work = Associated Press | date = April 19, 2000 | url = https://apnews.com/article/85384fbc461ad2f880945f618cc2db68 | access-date = November 26, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Povtak | first = Tim | title = Duncan Out for Game 2 | work = Orlando Sentinel | date = April 25, 2000 | url = https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2000-04-25-0004250271-story.html | access-date = March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = Injured Duncan Still Uncertain for Spurs | work = Los Angeles Times | date = April 28, 2000 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-28-sp-24463-story.html | access-date = July 28, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last =  | first =  | title = Tim Duncan Has Knee Surgery | work = United Press International | date = May 24, 2000 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/05/24/Tim-Duncan-has-knee-surgery/5673959140800/ | access-date = September 13, 2022}}</ref> as the Spurs finished second in the Midwest Division with a 53–29 record.<ref name="results">{{cite web|title=1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs Schedule and Results|publisher=Basketball-Reference|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2000_games.html|access-date=June 22, 2021}}</ref> Without Duncan, they were eliminated in the Western Conference First Round of the [[2000 NBA Playoffs|playoffs]] by the 5th-seeded [[1999–2000 Phoenix Suns season|Phoenix Suns]] in four games.<ref>{{cite news | last = Heisler | first = Mark | title = Spurs Go from Glory to Painful Exit | work = Los Angeles Times | date = May 3, 2000 | url = https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-03-sp-26049-story.html | access-date = June 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | agency = Associated Press | title = No Kidd-ing, Spurs Ousted | work = CBS News | date = May 3, 2000 | url = https://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-kidd-ing-spurs-ousted/ | access-date = November 26, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Phoenix 89, San Antonio 78 | work = United Press International | date = May 3, 2000 | url = https://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/05/03/Phoenix-89-San-Antonio-78/4863957326400/ | access-date = July 16, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Spurs | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-suns-vs-spurs.html | access-date = February 14, 2023}}</ref>
 Duncan averaged 23.2 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, while Robinson averaged 17.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, and was selected to the All-NBA Third Team. In addition, [[Avery Johnson]] provided the team with 11.2 points and 6.0 assists per game, while Porter contributed 9.4 points per game off the bench, [[Mario Elie]] provided with 7.5 points per game, and [[Malik Rose]] averaged 6.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game off the bench.<ref name="roster">{{cite web|title=1999–2000 San Antonio Spurs Roster and Stats|publisher=Basketball-Reference|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2000.html|access-date=June 22, 2021}}</ref> Duncan also finished in fifth place in [[NBA Most Valuable Player Award|Most Valuable Player]] voting.<ref>{{cite news | last = Nadel | first = John | title = THE NBA: Shaq Runaway MVP | work = Kitsap Sun | date = May 10, 2000 | url = https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/2000/05-10/0072_the_nba__shaq_runaway_mvp.html | access-date = March 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting | work = Basketball-Reference | date =  | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html | access-date = January 2, 2022}}</ref>