2000–01 Orlando Magic season


The 2000–01 NBA season was the 12th season for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Magic acquired Tracy McGrady from the Toronto Raptors, All-Star forward Grant Hill from the Detroit Pistons, and had nearly signed then-free agent Tim Duncan, whom led the San Antonio Spurs to their first championship title the year before. Additionally the Magic also signed free agents Troy Hudson and Dee Brown. However, Hill re-injured his ankle from the previous season after playing just four games, as the Magic struggled losing 11 of their first 16 games in November. Meanwhile, Brown only appeared in just seven games due to a left quadricep tendon. Despite losing both Hill and Brown, the Magic posted a nine-game winning streak in February, and returned to the playoffs after a one-year absence, finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division with a 43–39 record. McGrady, who averaged 26.8 points per game was named Most Improved Player of the Year, and was selected for the 2001 NBA All-Star Game. Top draft pick Mike Miller was named Rookie of the Year averaging 11.9 points per game.
In the playoffs, the Magic lost in four games in the first round to the Milwaukee Bucks. Following the season, John Amaechi signed as a free agent with the Utah Jazz.

Draft picks

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalityCollege
15Mike MillerSF/SGUnited StatesFlorida
110Keyon DoolingPGUnited StatesMissouri
113Courtney AlexanderSGUnited StatesFresno State

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

East First Round

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic
Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and Magic.

Player statistics

Season

Playoffs

Awards and honors