The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Utah Jazz's 26th season in the National Basketball Association, and 21st season in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 During the offseason, the Jazz signed free agent Olden Polynice, then later on signed Armen Gilliam in January.
 The Jazz were now the oldest team in the NBA still led by John Stockton and Karl Malone, who were both selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.
 The Jazz would recapture the Midwest Division with a solid 55–27 record, qualifying for the playoffs for the 17th straight season.
 In the playoffs, the Jazz defeated the Seattle SuperSonics three games to two in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, but would lose in five games to the Portland Trail Blazers in the semifinals for the second consecutive year.
 Following the season, Jeff Hornacek retired after playing fourteen years in the NBA, Gilliam also retired while Howard Eisley was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, and Adam Keefe was dealt to the Golden State Warriors.
The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Spurs' 24th season in the National Basketball Association, 27th season as the Spurs, and the 33rd season as a franchise.
 During the offseason, the Spurs signed free agents Terry Porter and Samaki Walker.
 Coming off their first NBA championship, the Spurs were still among the best teams in the West winning 14 of their first 17 games.
 They battled for first place in the Midwest Division all season, with Tim Duncan and David Robinson both being selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.
 On March 14, the Spurs playoff spirits would get a lift when Sean Elliott, who received a kidney transplant prior to the season returned and played in the final 19 games.
 However, as the season wounded down, Duncan suffered a knee injury as the Spurs finished second in the Midwest Division with a 53–29 record.
 Without Duncan in the playoffs, the Spurs lost four games in the first round to the 5th-seeded Phoenix Suns.
 Following the season, Mario Elie signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns, and Jerome Kersey signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The 1999–2000 NBA season was the 76ers' 51st season in the National Basketball Association, and 37th season in Philadelphia.
 During the offseason, the Sixers signed free agent Bruce Bowen while acquiring Billy Owens from the Orlando Magic, who acquired him from the Seattle SuperSonics.
 At midseason, the Sixers traded Owens along with second-year guard Larry Hughes to the Golden State Warriors, and traded Bowen to the Chicago Bulls for Toni Kukoč in a three-team trade.
 However, Bowen was released and signed with the Miami Heat.
 The Sixers won seven of their final nine games, and finished third in the Atlantic Division with a 49–33 record.
 Allen Iverson averaged 28.4 points per game, and made his first All-Star appearance as he was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game in Oakland.
 In the first round of the playoffs, the Sixers defeated the 4th-seeded Charlotte Hornets in four games, but would lose in six games to the Indiana Pacers in the semifinals.
Gary Dwayne Payton (born July 23, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player.
 He started at the point guard position.
 He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals.
 He also played with the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, the last with whom he won an NBA championship.
 He was nicknamed "The Glove" for his excellent defensive ability.
 He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on September 8, 2013.
The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Pacers' 24th season in the National Basketball Association, and 33rd season as a franchise.
 It was their first season playing at the Conseco Fieldhouse.
 The Pacers finished first place in the Central Division with a 56–26 record, highlighted by a franchise-best 25-game winning streak at home, which was worthy of the Eastern Conference first seed in the playoffs, guaranteed home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and an all-time franchise best win-loss record.
 Jalen Rose led the team with 18.2 points per game, and was named Most Improved Player of the Year.
 Reggie Miller and Dale Davis were both selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game in Oakland.
The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Timberwolves' 11th season in the National Basketball Association.
 For the season opener, the Timberwolves traveled to Tokyo, Japan to play their first two games against the Sacramento Kings.
 Despite posting an 8-game losing streak in December, the Timberwolves enjoyed their first 50-win season finishing third in the Midwest Division with a 50–32 record.
 Superstar forward Kevin Garnett led the way averaging 22.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, while being selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.
 Top draft pick Wally Szczerbiak had a solid rookie season finishing third on the team in scoring with 11.6 points per game, and made the All-Rookie First Team.
 However, in the first round of the playoffs, they lost in four games to the Portland Trail Blazers.
 Following the season, tragedy struck as Malik Sealy died in an automobile accident on May 20, 2000.
 Also following the season, Bobby Jackson signed as a free agent with the Sacramento Kings.
The 1999–2000 NBA season was the 32nd season for the Seattle SuperSonics in the National Basketball Association.
 During the offseason, the Sonics acquired Horace Grant from the Orlando Magic and Brent Barry from the Chicago Bulls, while signing free agents Vernon Maxwell and second-year forward Ruben Patterson.
 Two years removed from the George Karl-era, the Sonics once again managed to make the playoffs finishing fourth in the Pacific Division with a 45–37 record.
 They took the 2nd-seeded Utah Jazz to a fifth and decisive game in the Western Conference first round before being eliminated on Utah's home floor.
 All-Star point guard Gary Payton earned high individual honors for the season, including All-NBA First Team and NBA All-Defensive First Team selections, while being selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.
The 2000 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game which was played on February 13, 2000 at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, home of the Golden State Warriors.
 This game was the 49th edition of the North American National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and was played during the 1999-2000 NBA season.
The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Bucks' 32nd season in the National Basketball Association.
 During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Danny Manning and former Bucks star Dale Ellis from the Orlando Magic, who acquired Manning from the Phoenix Suns, and Ellis from the Seattle SuperSonics, while signing free agent Darvin Ham.
 With Sam Cassell playing a full season after dealing with injuries, the Bucks played above .500 in the first half of the season.
 However, they struggled in February posting a 3–9 record as Ellis was traded to the Charlotte Hornets.
 With less than a month to go, the Bucks playoff chances appeared bleak as they had a 32–37 record in late March.
 However, down the stretch, they won 10 of their final 13 games to sneak into the playoffs as the #8 seed in the Eastern Conference, finishing fifth in the Central Division with a 42–40 record.
 Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson were both selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game.
The 1998 NBA All-Star Game was the 48th edition of the North American National Basketball Association All-Star Game.
 The event was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
 The East won the game 135–114.
 This game was the All-Star Game debut of Kobe Bryant, the youngest all-star in NBA history at 19 years of age, and rookie Tim Duncan.
 Bryant had a team-high 18 points.
 Michael Jordan earned MVP honors, scoring 23 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists despite having the flu.
 This was Jordan's third MVP award.The Game featured four all-stars from the Los Angeles Lakers.
 The Western Conference was coached by George Karl from the Seattle SuperSonics and the Eastern Conference was coached by Larry Bird of the Indiana Pacers.
 This marks the only All-Star game to feature both Kobe Bryant, who was the youngest player in NBA history to be in the all-star game and Michael Jordan in which Jordan was with the Chicago Bulls.
 Jordan came out of retirement one final time in 2001 and played two more seasons (and selected to the All-Star team both years) for the Washington Wizards.
 Grant Hill and Michael Jordan shot the best field goal percentages this game when comparing players who shot ten or more shots.
 Grant Hill was 7/11 from the field and he knocked down a three (.636%).
 Michael Jordan was 10/18 from the field and he also knocked down one three (.556%).

Question: What was the nickname of the Seattle SuperSonics player who was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game during the 1999-2000 NBA season?
Answer: "The Glove"