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1979–80 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1979–80 NBA 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 at the time, 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 to the Milwaukee Bucks during the season, left the Pistons a depleted roster and the team finished ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Vitale
Richard "Dick" 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 fourteen books and appeared in several films. Early life Vitale was born in Passaic, New Jersey, and grew up in Garfield, New Jersey. He moved to East Paterson (now Elmwood Park) His father, John, was a piecework 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. Education Vitale graduated from East Rutherford High School in 1958. He attended Seton Hall University and graduated with a degree in business administra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Long (basketball Player)
John Eddie Long (born August 28, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player. Amateur career Long played high school basketball at Romulus High School, and signed to play for Dick Vitale at the University of Detroit. Long established himself quickly with a Detroit program that would produce an unprecedented run during his time with the Titans (1974–1978). Vitale added future NBA players such as Terry Duerod, Terry Tyler and Dennis Boyd and built a dominating independent program at the Jesuit university. Long played shooting guard for the team, averaging 23.3 ppg on a .525 shooting percentage as a senior. UD advanced to the 1977 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament in his junior year, defeating Middle Tennessee in the first round before losing to Michigan in the Sweet 16 86–81 to end a stellar season, finishing #12 in the polls. The team was left out of the NCAA in Longs's senior year, 1977–78, playing in the 1978 NIT, despite a 25–4 record and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979–80 Detroit Pistons Season
The 1979–80 NBA 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 at the time, 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 to the Milwaukee Bucks during the season, left the Pistons a depleted roster and the team finished ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
1979–80 Cleveland Cavaliers Season
The 1979-80 Cleveland Cavaliers season was the tenth season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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, , , , Coliseum at Richfield7,762 , 37–45 Pla ... [...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 NBA and their final season in the 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 Chic 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] |
Herman Kull
Herman Frederick Kull (March 4, 1930 – September 16, 1998) was an American basketball coach. He served as an assistant coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). Biography Kull was born on March 4, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey and played on the men's basketball team for three seasons (1952–53, 1955–56, 1956–57). He played 31 games during his three seasons and averaged 4.5 points per game. Kull was the team's assistant coach in 1958. He was also on the school's football team and coached the baseball team in 1959. Kull coached high school basketball in New Jersey after college. In 1979, the Detroit Pistons hired Kull as an assistant coach. He joined the coaching staff of the New Jersey Nets as an assistant to head coach Stan Albeck in 1983. Kull was hospitalized after suffering chest pains while jogging in 1984. In 1985, the Cleveland Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Duerod
Terry Duerod (July 29, 1956 – November 13, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. Ginebra San Miguel Philippines 1986 Amateur career A 6'2" guard out of Highland Park Community High School in the Detroit area, Duerod played college basketball under Dick Vitale at the University of Detroit (UD). Boyd established himself quickly with a Detroit program that would produce an unprecedented run during his time with the Titans (1975–1979). Vitale added future NBA players such as John Long, Terry Tyler and Dennis Boyd and built a dominating independent program at the Jesuit university. Duerod played shooting guard for the team, averaged 23.3 ppg on a .525 shooting percentage as a senior. UD advanced to the 1977 NCAA Division I basketball tournament defeating Middle Tennessee in the first round before losing to Michigan in the Sweet 16 86–81 to end a stellar season, finishing #12 in the polls. The team was left out of the NCAA in Duerod's junior year, 1977–78 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Hubbard
Philip Gregory Hubbard (born December 13, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He won a gold medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics and after graduating from the University of Michigan, played for the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1979 to 1989. Hubbard later served as an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards from 2003 to 2009 and as the head coach of the Los Angeles D-Fenders in 2014–15. High school career Hubbard played high school basketball at Canton McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio. He was named Ohio player of the year in 1975 while at McKinley. College career He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines under Coach Johnny Orr. As a freshman at Michigan, he helped lead the Wolverines to the 1976 NCAA Championship Game against Indiana University. Hubbard averaged 15.1 points and 11.0 rebounds, playing alongside Rickey Green as the Wolverines had the second-pla ... [...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 for the UCLA Bruins from 1975 to 1979. He was selected 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 network lost their NFL contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
