The Hawks struggled posting a nine-game losing streak in April, and finished seventh in the Central Division with a disappointing 28–54 record, missing the playoffs for the first time in eight years. Jackson led the team in scoring with 16.7 points per game at season's end, while Dikembe Mutombo led the league with 14.1 rebounds per game, and was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, and Terry was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Following the season, Lenny Wilkens resigned and left to take a coaching job with the Toronto Raptors, Coles signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and LaPhonso Ellis signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.