47-35 (.573)
Arena
Attendance
482,611 total
11,771 per game
11,771 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
25
Oliver Mack
2
39
Victor King
2
41
Mark Young
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.
Los Angeles Lakers
1978-79 Season Recap
The 1979 Los Angeles Lakers, coached by Jerry West, lost the Conference Semifinals after finishing the NBA regular season in 3rd place in the Western Conference Pacific Division with a 47-35 record.