2000–01 Sacramento Kings season
The 2000–01 NBA season was the Kings' 52nd season in the National Basketball Association, and 16th season in Sacramento. During the offseason, the Kings acquired shooting guard Doug Christie from the Toronto Raptors and signed free agent Bobby Jackson. After two straight playoff seasons, the Kings would make it into the NBA's elite status by challenging the Pacific Division all season, falling just one game short with a solid 55–27 record. Chris Webber had his best season averaging 27.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, as he was selected along with Vlade Divac for the 2001 NBA All-Star Game, while first round draft pick Hedo Türkoğlu made the All-Rookie Second Team. In the first round of the playoffs, the Kings would win their first playoff series in 20 years by beating the Phoenix Suns in four games after losing Game 1. However, they were swept by the defending and eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in the semifinals in four straight games. Following the season, Jason Williams was traded along with Nick Anderson to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Jon Barry was traded to the Detroit Pistons.
Offseason
In the NBA draft, the Kings drafted Hedo Türkoğlu and Jabari Smith. Türkoğlu's tenure with the Kings lasted three seasons, while Smith's stint lasted 21 games. Smith would return to Sacramento in the 2003–04 season.
During the offseason, the Kings did not make many transactions. On August 1, the Kings signed guard Bobby Jackson. Jackson would be a reliable bench player during his tenure in Sacramento, and he would win the Sixth Man of the Year Award for the 2002–03 season.
On September 30, the Kings traded combo forward Corliss Williamson to the Toronto Raptors for Doug Christie. Christie would be the starting shooting guard for the Kings for his entire tenure with the team.
On October 20, the Kings waived center Jerome James. James had missed all of the previous season due to a knee injury.
Draft picks
Roster
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Regular season
Season standings
- z – clinched division title
- y – clinched division title
- x – clinched playoff spot
Record vs. opponents
Game log
Playoffs
West First Round
(3) Sacramento Kings vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
April 22 3:00 pm |
| Phoenix Suns 86, Sacramento Kings 83 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 28–25, 10–19, 28–22, 20-17 | ||
| Pts: Shawn Marion 21 Rebs: Jake Tsakalidis 11 Asts: Jason Kidd 14 | Pts: Chris Webber 27 Rebs: Chris Webber 15 Asts: Christie, Williams 5 each | |
ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California Attendance: 17,317 Referees: Bennett Salvatore, Mike Mathis, Monty McCutchen |
April 25 10:30 pm |
| Phoenix Suns 90, Sacramento Kings 116 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 22–31, 21–32, 20–32, 27–21 | ||
| Pts: Tony Delk 14 Rebs: Tom Gugliotta 8 Asts: Jason Kidd 9 | Pts: Predrag Stojaković 22 Rebs: Webber, Jackson 9 each Asts: Chris Webber 5 | |
ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California Attendance: 17,317 Referees: Don Vaden, Bernie Fryer, Ted Bernhardt |
April 29 3:00 pm |
| Sacramento Kings 104, Phoenix Suns 96 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 19–36, 34–19, 22–18, 29-23 | ||
| Pts: Chris Webber 23 Rebs: Vlade Divac 12 Asts: Doug Christie 4 | Pts: Jason Kidd 19 Rebs: Shawn Marion 10 Asts: Jason Kidd 16 | |
America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona Attendance: 19,023 Referees: Steve Javie, Derrick Stafford, Ronnie Nunn |
May 2 10:30 pm |
| Sacramento Kings 89, Phoenix Suns 82 | ||
| Pts: Predrag Stojaković 37 Rebs: Scot Pollard 13 Asts: Bobby Jackson 5 | Pts: Clifford Robinson 24 Rebs: Jake Tsakalidis 12 Asts: Jason Kidd 14 | |
| Sacramento wins series, 3-1 | ||
America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona Attendance: 18,836 Referees: Scott Foster, Jack Nies, Hue Hollins |
Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Western Conference Semifinals (Kings won 4-3, then in Kansas City, Missouri)
West Conference Semifinals
(2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Sacramento Kings Last Playoff Meeting: 2000 Western Conference First Round (Los Angeles won 3-2)
Player statistics
| 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 |
Regular season
Playoffs
Awards and records
- Doug Christie, NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- Vlade Divac, 2001 NBA All-Star Game
- Hedo Türkoğlu, NBA All-Rookie Second Team
- Chris Webber, 2001 NBA All-Star Game
- Chris Webber, Player of the Week (Dec. 10)
- Chris Webber, Player of the Week (Jan. 21)
- Chris Webber, All-NBA First Team
- Geoff Petrie, NBA Executive of the Year
- Rick Adelman, Western Conference All-Stars Head Coach
Transactions
Trades
| September 30, 2000 | To Sacramento Kings | To Toronto Raptors |
Free agents
Additions | Subtractions |