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1979–80 Denver Nuggets Season
The 1979–80 NBA season 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 Regular season , - align="center" , colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff", All-Star Break , - style="background:#cfc;" , - bgcolor="#bbffbb" , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 61 , , Atlanta W 111–98, , , , McNichols Sports Arena , 22–39 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 68 , , @ Atlanta L 93–100, , , , The Omni , 25–43 Player statistics Awards and records Transactions References See also * 1979-80 NBA season {{DEFAULTSORT:1979-80 Denver Nuggets Season Denver Nuggets seasons Den Den may refer to: * Den (room), a small room in a house * Maternity den, a lair where an animal gives birth Media and entertainment * ''Den'' (album), 2012, by Kr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnie Walsh
Joseph Donald Walsh Jr. (born March 1, 1941) is a front office adviser of the Indiana Pacers and a former professional basketball coach. He is also a former president of basketball operations for the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Early life and education Walsh was born in Manhattan, New York City, and attended Fordham Preparatory School in The Bronx, New York. Walsh was recruited to play college basketball at the University of North Carolina for then head coach Frank McGuire. After McGuire was forced out following NCAA violations, Walsh was a senior captain on Dean Smith's first team in 1961. Walsh was selected by the San Francisco Warriors in the 11th round of the 1962 NBA draft (after the Warriors moved from Philadelphia), but never played in the NBA. Walsh earned both a bachelor's degree and a law degree at UNC. While attending law school, he served as an assistant coach on Coach Dean Smith's staff at UNC. He turned down opportunities to practice law in New York City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 San Diego Clippers Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Clippers' 10th season in the NBA and their 2nd season in the city of San Diego. Draft picks Roster Roster Notes * This is Marvin Barnes' second tour of duty with the franchise. He previously played for the Buffalo Braves back in 1977–1978. Regular season Game log , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 1 , , October 12 , , Lakers , , L 102–103 , , Lloyd Free (46) , , Nick Weatherspoon (9), , Lloyd Free (5) , , San Diego Sports Arena 8,503 , , 0–1 , , - style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" , 2 , , October 14 , , 1979-80 Seattle SuperSonics season, SuperSonics , , W 98–93 , , Lloyd Free (35) , , Swen Nater (16), , Tied (4) , , San Diego Sports Arena 7,242 , , 1–1 , , - style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" , 3 , , October 16 , , @ 1979-80 Portland Trail Blazers season, Trail Blazers , , L 94–98, , Lloyd Free (24) , , Swen Nater (16), , Lloyd Free (4) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 San Antonio Spurs Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Spurs' fourth season in the NBA, the 7th in San Antonio, and the 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 Playoffs , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 1 , April 2 , @ Houston L 85–95, George Gervin (19) , Gervin, Kenon (9) , Gervin, Olberding (4) , The Summit14,454 , 0–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 2 , April 4 , Houston W 106–101, George Gervin (44) , Mark Olberding (12) , Mike Gale (9) , HemisFair Arena12,894 , 1–1 , - align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" , 3 , April 6 , @ Houston L 120–141, George Gervin (37) , John Shumate (8) , George Gervin (6) , The Summit15,676 , 1–2 , - Player statistics Ragular season Playoffs Awards and records * George Gervin, All-NBA First Team Transactions References S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Portland Trail Blazers Season
The 1979–80 Portland Trail Blazers season was the 10th season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Blazers lost seven more games than the previous season, ending with a record of 38–44, their first losing record since the 1975–76 season; despite that, they qualified for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The Blazers were ousted from the 1980 NBA Playoffs after losing their best-of-three series to the Seattle SuperSonics, two games to one. The Blazers' season was documented in '' The Breaks of the Game'', a book published in 1981 by journalist David Halberstam. ''The Breaks of the Game'' was a ''New York Times'' best-seller and is considered one of the greatest sports books ever written. Draft picks Note: This is not a complete list; only the first two rounds are covered, as well as any other picks by the franchise who played at least one NBA game. Roster Regular season Season standings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Phoenix Suns Season
The 1979–80 Phoenix Suns season was the 12th season for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association and at 55–27, the team's best regular season record since the franchise's inception. The Suns defeated Western Conference foe Kansas City in the opening round of the playoffs, marking the first time the Suns had won a playoff series in back-to-back seasons. In the Western Conference semifinals, the Suns would lose to the Pacific-winning Los Angeles Lakers, who later went on to win the season's championship. The Suns were led by head coach John MacLeod, his seventh season with the team, and played all home games in Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Paul Westphal led the Suns in scoring with a 21.9 point-per-game average and earned All-NBA First Team honors, while Walter Davis was second in team scoring with a 21.5 average. Both Westphal and Davis would return as selections to the All-Star Game. Truck Robinson and Alvan Adams provided an inside presence, aver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 1979–80 Philadelphia 76ers season was the 76ers 31st season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 17th season in Philadelphia. They finished with a record of 59–23, their best since the 1967–68 season. Overview The team had acquired guard Lionel Hollins from the Portland Trail Blazers after their effort to obtain Pete Maravich failed as he signed with the Boston Celtics. In the playoffs, they won the 1980 Eastern Conference Championship over the Boston Celtics 4–1. In the 1980 NBA Finals they would lose to the Los Angeles Lakers 4–2. The series was memorable for Julius Erving's baseline move in Game 4, and Magic Johnson's 42-point effort in Game 6 starting the game at center in place of an injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Offseason NBA draft Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" , 1 , October 12, 1979 , @ Washington W 93–92, , , , Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 New York Knicks Season
The 1979–80 New York Knicks season was the 34th season for the team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In the regular season, the Knicks finished in a tie for third place in the Atlantic Division with a 39–43 win–loss record, and did not qualify for the 1980 NBA Playoffs. Bill Cartwright led the team in scoring (21.7 points per game) and rebounding, while Micheal Ray Richardson led the NBA in assists (10.2 per game) and steals (3.23 per game). New York had three first-round picks in the 1979 NBA draft, and selected Cartwright, Larry Demic, and Sly Williams. At the end of the season, the Knicks lost five of their last six games; they followed a three-game losing streak with a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but then lost to the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. In the game against the 76ers, Julius Erving made the winning basket with one second remaining, after the Knicks had committed a turnover on an inbounds pass five seconds earlier with the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 New Jersey Nets Season
The 1979–80 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' fourth season in the NBA. Draft picks Not to be confused with the 1990s basketball player Tony Smith. 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 New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets season New Jersey Nets seasons New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets New or NEW may refer to: Music * New, singer of K-pop group The Boyz * ''New'' (album), by Paul McCartney, 2013 ** "New" (Paul McCartney song), 2013 * ''New'' (EP), by Regurgitator, 1995 * "New" (Daya song), 2017 * "New" (No Doubt song), 1 ... Piscataway, New Jersey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Bucks' 12th season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 losses they won their division and ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the 1979 NBA draft, the Bucks drafted guard Sidney Moncrief out of the University of Arkansas. During the season, the Bucks acquired center Bob Lanier from the Detroit Pistons. After a first-round-bye the Bucks faced the defending champions, the Seattle SuperSonics, which were led by Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson. Despite being able to steal two games on the road, the Bucks lost the series in seven games. The 1979–80 season would be the Bucks last season as a Western Conference team as they switched to the Eastern Conference along with the Chicago Bulls. Draft picks Roster Regular season Season standings :z - clinched division title :y - clinched division title :x - clinched playoff spot Record vs. opponents Game log , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , , October 12, 1979 , , @ Kansas Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 1979-80 NBA season was the Lakers' 32nd season in the National Basketball Association, NBA and the 20th season in Los Angeles. It featured a 20-year old rookie Magic Johnson leading the Lakers to their seventh NBA Championship (second in Los Angeles), defeating the 1979-80 Philadelphia 76ers season, Philadelphia 76ers led by Julius Erving in six games in the 1980 NBA Finals, NBA Finals, which was the first NBA Finals with a three-point line. This was also the team's first season under the ownership of Jerry Buss. Magic's season represented the birth of the Showtime Lakers. Only 13 games into his tenure, coach Jack McKinney (basketball), Jack McKinney suffered a near-fatal bicycling accident November 8. General manager Bill Sharman elevated assistant Paul Westhead to head coach and hired former Laker Pat Riley as assistant coach. Offseason NBA draft Roster Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Game log Regular season , - style="backg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |