30-52 (.366)
Arena
Attendance
325,616 total
7,942 per game
7,942 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
4
70
Rick Swing
5
91
Matt Simpkins
6
112
Joe Manning
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Cleveland Cavaliers
1978-79 Season Recap
The 1979 Cleveland Cavaliers, coached by Bill Fitch, missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 4th place in the Eastern Conference Central Division with a 30-52 record.