NBA
New Jersey Nets 1979-80
1979-80 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1979-80 New Jersey Nets finished 34-48 (.415), ranking 17th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Mike Newlin led the roster at 20.9 points per game, with Cliff T. Robinson adding 13.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
70.4 PPG
29.5 RPG
19.0 APG
Key Players
Cliff T. Robinson 13.6 PPG 7.2 RPG · 1.4 APG · 70 GP
Eddie Jordan 13.3 PPG 3.3 RPG · 6.8 APG · 82 GP
Winford Boynes 8.5 PPG 2.1 RPG · 1.5 APG · 64 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Newlin | 78 | 20.9 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Cliff T. Robinson | 70 | 13.6 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Eddie Jordan | 82 | 13.3 | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| Winford Boynes | 64 | 8.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| George Johnson | 81 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 2.1 |
| Jan Van Breda Kolff | 82 | 6.8 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Bob Elliott | 54 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Ralph Simpson | 8 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Phil Jackson | 16 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 |