26-56 (.317)
Head Coach
General Manager
Team Owner
Arena
Attendance
364,205 total
8,883 per game
8,883 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
20
Larry Knight
2
23
Tico Brown
5
89
Perry Wolfe
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.
New Orleans Jazz
1978-79 Season Recap
The 1979 New Orleans Jazz, coached by Elgin Baylor, missed the playoffs after finishing the NBA regular season in 6th place in the Eastern Conference Central Division with a 26-56 record.