NBA 1979-80 Regular Season and Playoffs Summary.
Information about the 1979-1980 NBA season, including champion, MVP awards, statistical leaders and other basic data.
Playoffs Summary
Regular Season Summary
Best Record
Boston Celtics
61-21 (.744)
61-21 (.744)
Season MVP
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
Defensive Player
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Rookie of the Year
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
Coach of the Year
Bill Fitch
Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
All-Star Game MVP
George Gervin
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
Most Improved Player
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6th Man of the Year
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Clutch Player of the Year
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Scoring Leader
Rebounds Leader
Assists Leader
Steals Leader
Blocks Leader
All-NBA 1st Team
All-NBA 2nd Team
All-NBA 3rd Team
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All-Defensive 1st Team
All-Defensive 2nd Team
All-Rookie 1st Team
All-Rookie 2nd Team
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