Head Coach
General Manager
Team Owner
Arena
Attendance
198,990 total
4,853 per game
4,853 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
51
John Gerdy
5
95
Joe Abramaitis
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 Jersey Nets
1978-79 Season Recap
The 1979 New Jersey Nets, coached by Kevin Loughery, lost the First Round after finishing the NBA regular season in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with a 37-45 record.