1979-80 Washington Bullets Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 39-43
Finishing 3rd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 0-2 Lost conference first round
Conference First Round - Lost to Philadelphia 76ers 2-0
Coach: Dick Motta (39-43)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 466,823, Avg. 11,386 in 41 home dates
1979-80 Washington Bullets StatisticsTeam Record: 39-43
Finishing 3rd in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference
Postseason: 0-2 Lost conference first round
Conference First Round - Lost to Philadelphia 76ers 2-0
Coach: Dick Motta (39-43)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 466,823, Avg. 11,386 in 41 home dates
1979-80 Washington Bullets Results
The Washington Bullets of the National Basketball Association ended the 1979-80 season with a record of 39 wins and 43 losses, finishing third in the NBA's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The Bullets scored 8,773 points and allowed 8,982. Elvin Hayes scored a team-best 1,859 points for Washington, while Wes Unseld contributed 1,094 rebounds. Kevin Porter dished out 457 assists for the squad.
Defensively, Greg Ballard added 90 steals, and Elvin Hayes blocked 189 shots.
Dick Motta coached the team. The 1979-80 Washington Bullets lost in the conference first round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Bailey | G-F | February 18, 1951 | 6'5" | 185 | UTEP | Gibson, NC USA |
| Greg Ballard | F | January 29, 1955 | 6'7" | 215 | Oregon | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Ron Behagen | F-C | January 14, 1951 | 6'9" | 185 | Minnesota | New York, NY USA |
| Larry Boston | F | May 18, 1956 | 6'8" | 225 | Maryland | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Phil Chenier | G | October 30, 1950 | 6'3" | 180 | California | Berkeley, CA USA |
| Jim Cleamons | G | September 13, 1949 | 6'3" | 184 | Ohio State | Lincolnton, NC USA |
| Dave Corzine | C | April 25, 1956 | 6'11" | 240 | DePaul | Arlington Heights, IL USA |
| Bob Dandridge | F-G | November 15, 1947 | 6'6" | 195 | Norfolk State | Richmond, VA USA |
| Kevin Grevey | G-F | May 12, 1953 | 6'5" | 205 | Kentucky | Hamilton, OH USA |
| Elvin Hayes | F-C | November 17, 1945 | 6'9" | 235 | Houston | Rayville, LA USA |
| Mitch Kupchak | F-C | May 24, 1954 | 6'9" | 230 | North Carolina | Hicksville, NY USA |
| Steve Malovic | F | July 21, 1956 | 6'10" | 230 | San Diego State | Cleveland, OH USA |
| Roger Phegley | G-F | October 16, 1956 | 6'6" | 205 | Bradley | East Peoria, IL USA |
| Kevin Porter | G | April 17, 1950 | 6'0" | 170 | St. Francis (PA) | Chicago, IL USA |
| Wes Unseld | C-F | March 14, 1946 | 6'7" | 245 | Louisville | Louisville, KY USA |
| John Williamson | G | November 10, 1951 | 6'2" | 185 | New Mexico State | New Haven, CT USA |
| Larry Wright | G | November 23, 1954 | 6'0" | 160 | Grambling | Monroe, LA USA |
