NBA
Atlanta Hawks 1979-80
1979-80 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1979-80 Atlanta Hawks finished 50-32 (.610), ranking 6th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
John Drew led the roster at 19.5 points per game, with Eddie Johnson adding 18.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
98.2 PPG
43.6 RPG
20.8 APG
Key Players
John Drew 19.5 PPG 5.9 RPG · 1.3 APG · 80 GP
Dan Roundfield 16.5 PPG 10.3 RPG · 2.3 APG · 81 GP
Steve Hawes 9.3 PPG 6.0 RPG · 1.8 APG · 82 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Drew | 80 | 19.5 | 5.9 | 1.3 |
| Eddie Johnson | 79 | 18.5 | 2.5 | 4.7 |
| Dan Roundfield | 81 | 16.5 | 10.3 | 2.3 |
| Steve Hawes | 82 | 9.3 | 6.0 | 1.8 |
| Tree Rollins | 82 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 0.9 |
| Tom McMillen | 53 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| Charlie Criss | 81 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| Armond Hill | 79 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 5.4 |
| Jack Givens | 82 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Sam Pellom | 44 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.4 |
| Rick Wilson | 5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.2 |