NBA
Denver Nuggets 1979-80
1979-80 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1979-80 Denver Nuggets finished 30-52 (.366), ranking 19th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Dan Issel led the roster at 23.8 points per game, with David Thompson adding 21.5.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
81.7 PPG
30.0 RPG
19.2 APG
Key Players
Dan Issel 23.8 PPG 8.8 RPG · 2.4 APG · 82 GP
Bob Wilkerson 13.8 PPG 4.2 RPG · 3.2 APG · 75 GP
John Roche 11.4 PPG 1.4 RPG · 4.9 APG · 82 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Issel | 82 | 23.8 | 8.8 | 2.4 |
| David Thompson | 39 | 21.5 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Bob Wilkerson | 75 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| John Roche | 82 | 11.4 | 1.4 | 4.9 |
| Charlie Scott | 69 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Anthony Roberts | 23 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Glen Gondrezick | 59 | 6.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Gary Garland | 78 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Bo Ellis | 48 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Kim Hughes | 70 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 1.1 |
| Arvid Kramer | 8 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 |