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1979–80 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1979–80 Detroit Pistons season was the Detroit Pistons' 32nd season in the NBA and 23rd season in the city of Detroit. The Pistons were coming off a 30–52 (.366) record from their first season in the Eastern Conference, and aiming to halt declines of six and eight wins from their previous two seasons, but by finishing 16–66 (.195) they had the worst record in franchise history, and the worst NBA record since the 1972–73 Philadelphia 76ers won only nine games. Coach Dick Vitale, who was also in charge of player personnel, was fired 12 games into the season, having pushed for a disastrous trade with the Boston Celtics for Bob McAdoo when Pistons free agent M.L. Carr signed with Boston that would eventually net the Celtics key championship components Carr, Robert Parrish, and Kevin McHale in a series of exchanges. Injuries to McAdoo and center Bob Lanier, who was traded during the season, left the Pistons a depleted roster and the team finished with fourteen consecut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Vitale
Richard John Vitale (; born June 9, 1939), also known as "Dickie V", is an American basketball sportscaster. A former head coach in the college and professional ranks, he is well known for his 41-year tenure as a college basketball broadcaster for ESPN. He is known for catchphrases such as "This is awesome, baby!" and "diaper dandy" (outstanding freshman player), as well as his enthusiastic and colorful remarks during games. He has also written nine books, and appeared in several films. Early life and education Vitale was born in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. He moved to East Paterson (now Elmwood Park) in his freshman year of high school. His father, John, was a piece work clothing press operator and had a second job as a security guard. His mother, Mae, worked in a factory as a seamstress and sewed coats until she suffered a stroke. Vitale graduated from East Rutherford High School, and in 1963, he graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Hamilton (basketball)
Roy Lee Hamilton (born July 20, 1957) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) who is currently a coordinating producer for Fox Sports Net. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 1975 to 1979. He was drafted in the first round as the 10th overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. He played one season with the Pistons and another with the Portland Trail Blazers. He briefly played in the Continental Basketball Association before pursuing another dream of working on sports television. He thought the odds of his return to the NBA were slim after having already been cut, and did not want to become "bitter and disappointed". Hamilton became a television commentator for UCLA in the 1982–83 season. He started in an entry-level broadcast position for CBS Sports in New York and later became one of CBS's top National Football League (NFL) producers. When the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The highlight of the Los Angeles Lakers season of 1979–80 was the 20-year old rookie Magic Johnson leading the Lakers to their seventh NBA Championship (second in Los Angeles), defeating the Philadelphia 76ers led by Julius Erving in six games in the NBA Finals. This was also the team's first season under the ownership of Jerry Buss. Magic's season represented the birth of the Showtime Lakers. Offseason NBA Draft Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Season schedule , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , October 12, 1979 , @ San Diego W 103–102, , , , San Diego Sports Arena , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , October 16, 1979 , Chicago W 105–96, , , , The Forum , 2–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , October 17, 1979 , @ Seattle L 110–112, , , , Kingdome , 2–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , October 19, 1979 , Portland L 82–99, , , , The Forum , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Kansas City Kings Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Kings 31st season in the NBA and their eighth season in Kansas City. Due to a June 1979 storm which caused the collapse of Kemper Arena's roof, the Kings were forced to play most of their home games at Municipal Auditorium, their Kansas City home during their first two seasons in the Midwest (the Kings split their home schedule between Kansas City and Omaha during the 1972-73, 1973–74 and 1974–75 seasons before settling in Kansas City full-time). The Kings were able to return to Kemper late in the season. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" , colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff", All-Star Break , - style="background:#cfc;" , - bgcolor="#bbffbb" Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 2 , @ Phoenix L 93–96, Otis Birdsong (23) , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Indiana Pacers Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was Indiana's fourth season in the NBA and 13th season as a franchise. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , October 13, 1979 , Atlanta W 115–101, , , , Market Square Arena , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 4 , October 17, 1979 , @ Houston L 112–116, , , , The Summit , 2–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 5 , October 18, 1979 , @ Atlanta L 85–115, , , , The Omni , 2–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 6 , October 20, 1979 , Boston W 131–128 (OT), , , , Market Square Arena , 3–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 8 , October 24, 1979 , @ Philadelphia L 110–132, , , , The Spectrum , 3–5 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 11 , October 31, 1979 , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Houston Rockets Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Rockets' 13th season in the NBA and 9th season in the city of Houston. In the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs in three games in the First Round, before being swept by the Boston Celtics in four games in the Semifinals. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , October 12, 1979 , @ Boston L 106–114, , , , Boston Garden , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , October 13, 1979 , @ Philadelphia L 105–113, , , , The Spectrum , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , October 16, 1979 , @ New York L 121–126, , , , Madison Square Garden , 0–3 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 5 , October 20, 1979 , Atlanta W 107–102, , , , The Summit , 2–3 , - a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Golden State Warriors Season ...
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Warriors' 34th season in the NBA and 17th in the San Francisco Bay Area. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1979-80 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1979-80 Golden State Warriors Season Golden State Warriors seasons G Golden Golden Golden means made of, or relating to gold. Golden may also refer to: Places United Kingdom *Golden, in the parish of Probus, Cornwall * Golden Cap, Dorset *Golden Square, Soho, London *Golden Valley, a valley on the River Frome in Gloucestershi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Denver Nuggets Season
The 1979–80 NBA season The 1979–80 NBA season was the 34th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the NBA Championship, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals, and is notable for being ... was the Nuggets' 4th season in the NBA and 13th season as a franchise. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1979-80 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1979-80 Denver Nuggets Season Denver Nuggets seasons Den 1979 in sports in Colorado Denver Nugget ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1979-80 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the tenth season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Key Dates Offseason Free Agents Trades Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#fcc;" , 7 , , October 23, 1979 , , Atlanta L 111–121, , , , Coliseum at Richfield3,946 , 2–5 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 8 , , October 24, 1979 , , @ Atlanta L 118–128, , , , The Omni5,729 , 2–6 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 28 , , December 2, 1979 , , Atlanta W 126–108, , , , Coliseum at Richfield4,844 , 12–16 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 44 , , January 9, 1980 , , @ Atlanta L 107–111, , , , The Omni7,589 , 19–25 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 68 , , February 29, 1980 , , @ Atlanta L 103–111 (OT), , , , The Omni11,655 , 26–42 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 82 , , March 30, 1980 , , Atlanta W 111–102, , , , Coli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Chicago Bulls Season
The 1979-80 NBA season was the Bulls' 14th season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and their final season in the Western Conference (NBA), Western Conference. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Player statistics Season Awards and records * David Greenwood, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team Transactions References See also * 1979-80 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1979-80 Chicago Bulls Season Chicago Bulls seasons 1979–80 NBA season by team, Chic 1979 in sports in Illinois, Chicago Bulls 1980 in sports in Illinois, Chicago Bulls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Boston Celtics Season
The 1979–80 Boston Celtics season was the 34th season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bolstered by the play of 23-year-old rookie Larry Bird, the Celtics improved from 29-53 the previous year, to 61-21, at the time the best NBA single season turnaround ever, and would cruise to the Eastern Conference Finals but lose to the Philadelphia 76ers 4-1. Draft picks * Forward Larry Bird was selected in the previous year's draft, then played his senior season at Indiana State Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , October 12 , Houston W 114–106, , , , Boston Garden , 1–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , October 13 , @ Cleveland W 139–117, , , , Richfield Coliseum , 2–0 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , October 17 , Cleveland W 127–108, , , , Boston Garden , 3–0 , - align="center" b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Atlanta Hawks Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Hawks' 31st season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and 12th season in Atlanta. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 6 , @ 1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers season, Philadelphia L 104–107, Eddie Johnson (basketball, born 1955), Eddie Johnson (26) , Dan Roundfield (13) , Eddie Johnson (basketball, born 1955), Eddie Johnson (6) , Spectrum (arena), Spectrum10,561 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 9 , @ 1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers season, Philadelphia L 92–99, Dan Roundfield (23) , Dan Roundfield (14) , three players tied (3) , Spectrum (arena), Spectrum18,276 , 0–2 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , April 10 , 1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers season, Philadelphia W 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |