The 1999–2000 NBA season was the Wizards' 39th season in the National Basketball Association. In the 1999 NBA draft, the Wizards selected Richard Hamilton from the University of Connecticut with the seventh pick. During the offseason, the team acquired Isaac Austin from the Orlando Magic, and signed free agents Aaron Williams and Michael Smith. The biggest news would involve the front office as retired All-Star guard, and former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan joined the team as Vice President in January. After winning their first game of the season, the Wizards continued to under achieve posting a 7-game losing streak. With a 14–30 record midway through the season, head coach Gar Heard was fired and replaced with Darrell Walker, and the team signed free agent Don Reid, who was previously released by the Detroit Pistons. Despite posting a solid 10–7 record in March, the Wizards finished last place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–53 record.