NBA season
1979–80 NBA
Los Angeles Lakers won the 1980 NBA title, beating the Philadelphia 76ers in the Finals.
The season in brief
The 1979–80 season introduced the three-point line to the NBA and the rookie seasons of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird was named Rookie of the Year. Magic Johnson finished the season as a champion: with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar injured, the Lakers rookie started at center in Game 6 of the Finals against Philadelphia and scored 42 points to clinch the title. Abdul-Jabbar was the league MVP.
Finals
- Champion
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Runner-up
- Philadelphia 76ers
Awards
- Most Valuable Player
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Finals MVP
- Magic Johnson
- Rookie of the Year
- Larry Bird