NBA
Detroit Pistons 1979-80
1979-80 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1979-80 Detroit Pistons finished 16-66 (.195), ranking 22nd of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Bob McAdoo led the roster at 21.1 points per game, with John Long adding 19.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
80.1 PPG
34.4 RPG
14.4 APG
Key Players
Greg Kelser 14.2 PPG 5.5 RPG · 2.2 APG · 50 GP
Terry Duerod 9.3 PPG 1.5 RPG · 1.7 APG · 67 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob McAdoo | 58 | 21.1 | 8.1 | 3.4 |
| John Long | 69 | 19.4 | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| Greg Kelser | 50 | 14.2 | 5.5 | 2.2 |
| Terry Tyler | 82 | 12.3 | 7.6 | 1.6 |
| Terry Duerod | 67 | 9.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Phil Hubbard | 64 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 1.1 |
| Leon Douglas | 70 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 1.7 |
| Roylee Hamilton | 72 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Earl Evans | 36 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Jackie Robinson | 7 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 |