The 1978–79 NBA season was the 76ers 30th season in the NBA and 16th season in Philadelphia. Coach Billy Cunningham began to mold a unit that played a team concept, as opposed to one made up of stars focusing on their own individual talents. The trade for forward Bobby Jones and the drafting of point guard Maurice Cheeks, further solidified this progression. The Sixers would finish the regular season at 47–35. They would lose in the Eastern Conference semi-finals to the San Antonio Spurs. From 1977 through 1983 (seven seasons), this would be the only year that the team failed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals.

Draft picks

Roster

Regular season

Season standings

z - clinched division title
y - clinched division title
x - clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

Playoffs

Awards and records

  • Bobby Jones, NBA All-Defensive First Team

References


The Gridiron Uniform Database

Every player in Philadelphia 76ers history who has worn No. 21

Lot Detail 1980’s Philadelphia 76ers CleanUp Lot of 6 Diff. Color 8

Philadelphia 76ers 15 greatest seasons in franchise history Page 11

Philadelphia 76ers Media Guides and Yearbooks SportsPaper.info