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2000–01 Phoenix Suns season

The 2000–01 NBA season was the 33rd season for the Phoenix Suns, members of the Pacific Division in the National Basketball Association.[1] During the off-season, the Suns signed free agents Mario Elie,[2][3][4] and Tony Delk,[5] and acquired Chris Dudley from the New York Knicks.[6] The Suns were coached by Scott Skiles, who enjoyed his first full season as head coach as the Suns posted a 7-game winning streak after losing their season opener, and held a 28–20 record at the All-Star break.[7] The team posted another 7-game winning streak between March and April, as they finished the regular season with a 51–31 record.[8] For a franchise-record 13th season in a row, the Suns earned a trip to the playoffs,[9] but would later lose in the Western Conference First Round. America West Arena was the home court venue for the Suns.

The Suns were led by point guard Jason Kidd, who averaged 16.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 2.2 steals per game. Kidd again led the league in assists per game, while earning another All-NBA First Team selection and NBA All-Defensive First Team (after being selected to the Second Team the year previous). He was also the team's lone representative in the 2001 NBA All-Star Game.[10][11][12] In addition, second-year star Shawn Marion showed improvement as he averaged a double-double, with 17.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Kidd and Clifford Robinson were the other starters to provide the majority of the team's scoring, with Robinson averaging 16.4 points per game. Sixth men reserves Delk and Rodney Rogers both brought offensive firepower from the bench, averaging 12.3 and 12.2 points per game respectively.[13] Penny Hardaway was the team's highest-paid player, but only played in just four games due to a knee injury, averaging 9.8 points and 1.5 steals per game.[14][15]

For the fourth season in a row, the Suns finished third in the Pacific Division. The team earned a Western Conference First Round match-up with the 3rd-seeded Sacramento Kings. Phoenix would take Game 1, a 86–83 road win in Sacramento,[16][17] but would then lose the next three games in a row, losing the series three games to one.[18][19][20][21] Following the season, Kidd was traded to the New Jersey Nets,[22][23][24][25] while Robinson was dealt to the Detroit Pistons,[26][27][28] Dudley re-signed as a free agent with his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, and Elie retired.

For the season, the Suns redesigned their primary logo,[29] and changed their uniforms adding side panels to their jerseys and shorts,[30][31] and grey to their color scheme. The logo and uniforms both remained in use until 2013.

Offseason

NBA draft

Roster

Regular season

Standings

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

Awards and honors

All-Star

Season

Player statistics

Season

* – Stats with the Suns.
† – Minimum 300 field goals made.
^ – Minimum 125 free throws made.

Playoffs

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Additions

Subtractions

Player Transactions Citation:[33]

References

  1. ^ "2000-01 Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats | Basketball-Reference.com".
  2. ^ "Mario Elie Signs with Suns". United Press International. September 15, 2000. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "PLUS: PRO BASKETBALL; Barkley Agrees to Portland Deal". The New York Times. Associated Press. September 16, 2000. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Transactions". Hartford Courant. September 16, 2000. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  5. ^ "Sports Update". United Press International. August 1, 2000. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  6. ^ Wise, Mike (October 30, 2000). "PRO BASKETBALL; West Side Story, the Sequel". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  7. ^ "NBA Games Played on February 8, 2001". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "2000–01 Phoenix Suns Schedule and Results". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  9. ^ "Phoenix Suns". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  10. ^ "2001 NBA All-Star Recap". NBA.com. NBA.com Staff. September 13, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  11. ^ "2001 All-Star Weekend - at Washington: February 9-11". Eskimo North. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "2001 NBA All-Star Game: East 111, West 110". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  13. ^ "2000–01 Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  14. ^ "Hardaway Wants to Mend Relationship with Daughter". ESPN. Associated Press. January 8, 2001. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  15. ^ Smith, Sam (February 6, 2001). "Hardaway's Career Takes a Painful Detour". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  16. ^ "N.B.A. ROUNDUP; Suns Hush Sacramento as Marion Scores 21". The New York Times. Associated Press. April 23, 2001. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  17. ^ "Suns Surprise Kings". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. April 23, 2001. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  18. ^ "N.B.A.: ROUNDUP; Kings Earn Trip to Second Round". The New York Times. Associated Press. May 4, 2001. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  19. ^ Adande, J.A. (May 3, 2001). "Lakers Next After Kings Eclipse Suns". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  20. ^ "Sacramento 89, Phoenix 82". United Press International. May 3, 2001. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  21. ^ "2001 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Kings". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  22. ^ Robbins, Liz (June 29, 2001). "PRO BASKETBALL; Nets' Shake-Up Ships Marbury for Suns' Kidd". The New York Times. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  23. ^ Heisler, Mark (June 29, 2001). "Kidd, Marbury Latest Big Deal". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  24. ^ "Suns Trade Star Guard Kidd, Get Nets' Marbury in Return". The Washington Post. June 29, 2001. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  25. ^ "Suns Agree to Trade Kidd to Nets for Marbury". Tampa Bay Times. June 29, 2001. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  26. ^ "PLUS: BASKETBALL; Suns' Robinson Is Dealt to Pistons". The New York Times. June 30, 2001. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  27. ^ "Suns Deal Robinson to Pistons". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. June 30, 2001. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  28. ^ "Suns Send Robinson to Pistons". United Press International. June 29, 2001. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  29. ^ "Phoenix Suns Logo". Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  30. ^ "Phoenix Suns Uniform". Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  31. ^ "Phoenix Suns Uniform". Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  32. ^ a b c d e "2000–01 NBA Awards Voting". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  33. ^ "2000–01 Phoenix Suns Transactions". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved July 2, 2021.

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