NBA
San Antonio Spurs 1978-79
1978-79 champion: Seattle SuperSonics (4-1) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Dennis Johnson
Season Story
The 1978-79 San Antonio Spurs finished 48-34 (.585), ranking 4th of 22 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Finals.
George Gervin led the roster at 29.6 points per game, with Larry Kenon adding 22.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
117.5 PPG
44.6 RPG
27.8 APG
Key Players
Larry Kenon 22.1 PPG 9.8 RPG · 4.1 APG · 81 GP
James Silas 16.0 PPG 2.3 RPG · 3.5 APG · 79 GP
Billy Paultz 11.5 PPG 7.9 RPG · 2.3 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Gervin | 80 | 29.6 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Larry Kenon | 81 | 22.1 | 9.8 | 4.1 |
| James Silas | 79 | 16.0 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| Billy Paultz | 79 | 11.5 | 7.9 | 2.3 |
| Mark Olberding | 80 | 9.4 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
| Mike Gale | 82 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 4.6 |
| Mike Green | 76 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 1.5 |
| Coby Dietrick | 76 | 6.5 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Allan Bristow | 74 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Lou Dampier | 70 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Glenn Mosley | 26 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.7 |