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1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1978–79 NBA season was the Lakers' 31st season in the NBA and 19th season in Los Angeles. It was the final season for the team under the ownership of Jack Kent Cooke, who sold the team to Jerry Buss the following summer. Offseason Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 10 , @ Denver L 105–110, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (23) , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (12) , Norm Nixon (11) , McNichols Sports Arena16,011 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , April 13 , Denver W 121–109, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (32) , Jamaal Wilkes (13) , Norm Nixon (16) , The Forum14,182 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 3 , April 16 , @ Denver W 112–111, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (29) , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (16) , Norm Nixon (12) , McNichols Sports Arena16,181 , 2–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry West
Jerry Alan West (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball player and executive. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His nicknames included "the Logo", in reference to his silhouette being the basis for the NBA logo; "Mr. Clutch", for his ability to make a big play in a key situation such as his famous buzzer-beating 60-foot shot that tied game 3 of the 1970 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks; "Mr. Outside", in reference to his perimeter play with the Lakers and "Zeke from Cabin Creek" for the creek near his birthplace of Chelyan, West Virginia. West played college basketball for the West Virginia Mountaineers, leading them to the 1959 NCAA championship game. He earned the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player honor despite the loss in the championship. He then embarked on a 14-year career with the Lakers and was the co- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Terry
Carlos Fernando Terry (June 22, 1956 – March 12, 1989) was an American professional basketball shooting guard who spent three seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Washington Bullets. He played college basketball at Winston-Salem State University. Early years Terry attended Lexington Senior High School. He accepted a basketball scholarship from then- Division II Winston-Salem State University, to play under legendary coach Clarence "Big House" Gaines. As a freshman, he was the team's sixth man. As a sophomore, he was named a starter at forward. As a senior, he averaged 20.9 points and 10.7 rebounds per game, while leading the team to the 1977 CIAA Men's Basketball Championship. He received CIAA Player of the Year and CIAA All-Tournament Team honors. He appeared in 115 games, averaging 18.7 points and 11.8 rebounds. He finished as the school's all-time leader in rebounds (1,467) and ranked third in points scored (2,151). In 2001, he was inducted int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 Houston Rockets Season
The 1978–79 NBA season was the Rockets' 12th season in the NBA and 8th season in the city of Houston. In the playoffs, the Rockets were swept by the Atlanta Hawks in two games in the First Round. Roster Regular season Season standings :z – clinched division title :y – clinched division title :x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 11 , Atlanta L 106–109, Moses Malone (28) , Moses Malone (17) , Slick Watts (7) , The Summit14,405 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 2 , April 13 , @ Atlanta L 91–100, Moses Malone (21) , Moses Malone (24) , Calvin Murphy (4) , Omni Coliseum15,798 , 0–2 , - Awards and records *Moses Malone, NBA Most Valuable Player Award *Moses Malone, All-NBA First Team *Moses Malone, NBA All-Defensive Second Team References {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Houston Rockets season Houston Rockets seasons Houston Houston ( ) is the Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 Denver Nuggets Season
The 1978–79 NBA season was the Nuggets' 3rd season in the NBA and 12th season as a franchise. In the playoffs, the Nuggets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in three games in the First Round. The Nuggets would not make the playoffs again until 1982. 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" , 5 , , @ Atlanta L 125–130, , , , The Omni , 4–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 19 , , Atlanta L 111–113, , , , McNichols Sports Arena , 9–10 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 36 , , @ Atlanta L 87–113, , , , The Omni , 17–19 , - align="center" , colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff", All-Star Break , - style="background:#cfc;" , - bgcolor="#bbffbb" , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 72 , , Atlanta W 118–111, , , , McNichols Spor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1978–79 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the ninth season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Draft picks Roster Season standings Notes * z, y – division champions * x – clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#cfc;" , 21 , , November 28, 1978 , , Atlanta W 112–98, , , , Coliseum at Richfield4,130 , 7–14 , -style="background:#fcc; , 33 , , December 23, 1978 , , @ Atlanta L 91–109, , , , The Omni6,215 , 12–21 , -style="background:#fcc; , 59 , , February 20, 1979 , , Atlanta L 109–119, , , , Coliseum at Richfield6,523 , 24–35 , -style="background:#fcc; , 72 , , March 20, 1979 , , @ Atlanta L 109–115, , , , The Omni6,384 , 28–44 References {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Cleveland Cavaliers Season Cleveland Cavaliers seasons Cleveland 1978 in sports in Ohio Cleveland Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 Chicago Bulls Season ...
The 1978–79 NBA season was the Bulls' 13th season in the NBA. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Awards and records *Reggie Theus, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team * Artis Gilmore, NBA All-Star Game References {{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Chicago Bulls Season Chicago Bulls seasons Chicago Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 Boston Celtics Season
The 1978–79 Boston Celtics season was the 33rd season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It was the worst record of any Celtics team that played between 1950 and 1996. Prior to the season, owner Irv Levin swapped franchises with the Buffalo Braves ownership group led by John Y. Brown, Jr. Levin had wanted to have a team in his native California, but knew the other league owners would not consider a move of the Celtics. He therefore brokered a deal with Brown to swap franchises, and then moved the Braves to San Diego to become the Clippers. In the meantime, a deal was brokered, without consulting team president Red Auerbach, to trade three players (Freeman Williams, Kevin Kunnert and Kermit Washington) to the Braves for Tiny Archibald, Billy Knight and Marvin Barnes. The move created a media firestorm for the team, as Kunnert and Washington were viewed as keys to future improvement, and Auerbach publicly stated that he was not consulted abo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack McCloskey
John William McCloskey (September 19, 1925 – June 1, 2017) was an American basketball player, coach and executive. He served as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. As general manager of the Pistons, McCloskey assembled the team that would become known as the "Bad Boys" that won NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. Biography Early life McCloskey was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on September 19, 1925, to Buelah and Eddie McCloskey. After high school, he attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played football. He left school to serve in World War II as a lieutenant commanding a landing ship for the Marines. After the war, McCloskey attended the University of Pennsylvania where he played three varsity sports. Playing career McCloskey played one game for the Philadelphia Warriors of the NBA during the 1953 season, scoring 6 points in that game. McCloskey also spent time in Eastern Profes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Albeck
Charles Stanley Albeck (May 17, 1931 – March 25, 2021) was an American professional basketball coach. Albeck coached for several teams in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA), including the Denver Rockets, the San Diego Conquistadors (often subbing for an absent Wilt Chamberlain), the Cleveland Cavaliers, the San Antonio Spurs, the New Jersey Nets, and the Chicago Bulls. Early life Albeck was born in Chenoa, Illinois, on May 17, 1931, to parents Chad and Ruby Albeck. He attended Chenoa High School in his hometown. Albeck played college basketball for the Bradley Braves from 1950 to 1952 and during the 1954–55 season after a two-year stint in the United States Army. He obtained a bachelor's degree at Bradley University in 1955 and his master's at Michigan State University in 1957.''Who's Who in the World'' 1987–1988 edition. p. 14 Coaching career Albeck began his coaching at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan. His next head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
