NBA
Seattle SuperSonics 1978-79
MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 Seattle SuperSonics finished 52-30 (.634), the league's second-best record that season.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Washington Bullets 4-1 in the Finals.
Gus Williams led the roster at 19.2 points per game, with Dennis Johnson adding 15.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.8 PPG
46.4 RPG
23.4 APG
Key Players
Lonnie Shelton 13.5 PPG 6.2 RPG · 1.4 APG · 76 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Williams | 76 | 19.2 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Dennis Johnson | 80 | 15.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Jack Sikma | 82 | 15.6 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Fred Brown | 77 | 14.0 | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| Lonnie Shelton | 76 | 13.5 | 6.2 | 1.4 |
| John Johnson | 82 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Tom LaGarde | 23 | 11.0 | 8.3 | 1.4 |
| Wally Walker | 60 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Paul Silas | 82 | 5.6 | 7.0 | 1.4 |
| Lars Hansen | 15 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| Joey Hassett | 55 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Jackie Robinson | 12 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Dick Snyder | 56 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 1.1 |