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The San Antonio Spurs 1978–79 season was powered by George Gervin’s elite scoring, while Larry Kenon complemented him as an outstanding all-around forward with major contributions in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking. James Silas provided steady backcourt offense, helping support one of the NBA’s highest-scoring attacks. San Antonio combined an up-tempo, efficient offense with improved defensive play, capturing the Central Division title and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Roster
NO
PLAYER NAME
POS
HT
WT
DATE OF BIRTH
COLLEGE
5
Billy Paultz
C
6-11
235
July 30, 1948
Cameron University, St. John’s
10
Louie Dampier
PG
6-0
170
November 20, 1944
Kentucky
12
Mike Gale
SG
6-4
185
July 18, 1950
Elizabeth City State University
13
James Silas
PG
6-1
180
February 11, 1949
Stephen F. Austin
23
Mike Green
C
6-10
200
August 6, 1951
Louisiana Tech
25
Coby Dietrick
C
6-10
220
July 23, 1948
San Jose State
30
Allan Bristow
SF
6-7
210
August 23, 1951
Virginia Tech
34
Glenn Mosley
PF
6-8
195
December 26, 1955
Seton Hall
35
Larry Kenon
PF
6-9
205
December 13, 1952
Amarillo College, Memphis
44
George Gervin
SF
6-7
180
April 27, 1952
Eastern Michigan
45
Frankie Sanders
SF
6-6
200
January 23, 1957
Southern University and A&M College
53
Mark Olberding
PF
6-8
225
April 21, 1956
Minnesota
Regular Season Per Game
Player
Pos
Age
G
GS
MPG
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
TOV
FGA
FG%
3PA
3P%
FTA
FT%
Larry Kenon
PF
26
81
0
36.4
22.1
9.8
4.1
1.9
0.2
3.7
18.3
.504
0.1
—
4.3
.845
George Gervin
SF
26
80
0
36.1
29.6
5.0
2.7
1.7
1.1
3.6
21.9
.541
1.3
.—
7.1
.826
James Silas
PG
29
79
0
27.5
16.0
2.3
3.5
1.0
0.3
2.5
11.7
.505
0.1
.000
5.1
.831
Billy Paultz
C
30
79
0
26.9
11.5
7.9
2.3
0.4
1.6
2.0
9.6
.526
0.0
—
2.5
.588
Mike Gale
SG
28
82
0
25.9
8.0
2.3
4.6
1.9
0.5
1.9
7.5
.464
0.2
.843
1.3
.843
Mark Olberding
PF
22
80
0
23.6
9.4
5.4
2.6
0.7
0.2
2.0
6.9
.474
0.1
.803
3.6
.803
Mike Green
C
27
76
0
21.6
7.5
4.7
1.5
0.5
1.6
1.2
6.3
.493
0.0
.701
1.9
.701
Coby Dietrick
C
30
76
0
19.6
6.5
4.1
2.6
0.9
0.5
1.2
5.3
.523
0.0
.798
1.3
.798
Allan Bristow
SF
27
74
0
17.9
6.4
3.3
3.1
0.8
0.2
1.5
4.8
.492
0.0
.832
2.0
.832
Frankie Sanders
SF
22
22
0
12.0
6.0
2.7
1.6
0.6
0.1
1.5
5.8
.394
0.0
.780
1.9
.780
Louie Dampier
PG
34
70
0
10.9
3.9
0.9
1.8
0.5
0.1
0.6
3.6
.490
0.0
.744
0.6
.744
Glenn Mosley
PF
23
26
0
8.5
3.3
2.5
0.7
0.3
0.4
0.8
2.9
.413
0.0
.605
1.5
.605
Team Totals —
—
82
82
241.8
119.3
45.3
28.2
10.1
6.2
20.1
94.6
.506
2.5
.252
29.5
.795
Regular Season Totals
Player
Pos
Age
GP
GS
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
FGA
FGM
3PA
3PM
FTA
FTM
Larry Kenon
–
26
81
–
2947
1791
790
335
154
19
300
1484
748
–
–
349
295
George Gervin
–
26
80
–
2888
2365
400
219
137
91
286
1749
947
–
–
570
471
James Silas
–
29
79
–
2171
1266
183
273
76
20
199
922
466
–
–
402
334
Billy Paultz
–
30
79
–
2122
912
625
178
35
125
157
758
399
–
–
194
114
Mike Gale
–
28
82
–
2121
659
186
374
152
40
153
612
284
–
–
108
91
Mark Olberding
–
22
80
–
1885
755
429
211
53
18
163
551
261
–
–
290
233
Mike Green
–
27
76
–
1641
571
354
116
37
122
89
477
235
–
–
144
101
Coby Dietrick
–
30
76
–
1487
497
315
198
72
38
92
400
209
–
–
99
79
Allan Bristow
–
27
74
–
1324
472
247
231
56
15
108
354
174
–
–
149
124
Louie Dampier
–
34
70
–
760
275
63
124
35
8
39
251
123
–
–
39
29
Frankie Sanders
–
22
22
–
263
132
59
35
14
3
32
127
50
–
–
41
32
Glenn Mosley
–
23
26
–
221
85
64
19
8
10
20
75
31
–
–
38
23
Team Totals –
–
82
–
19830
9780
3715
2313
829
509
1638
7760
3927
–
–
2423
1926
Player Name
Role Tier
MPG
Usage Tier
PPG
RPG
APG
STK (SPG+BPG)
Impact Index*
Notes
George Gervin
Primary Scorer / Franchise Engine
36.1
Alpha Usage
29.6
5.0
2.7
2.8
20.1
League MVP runner-up; elite offensive rhythm scorer with underrated rim protection for a wing.
Larry Kenon
Two-Way Star / Secondary Creator
36.4
High Usage
22.1
9.8
4.1
2.1
19.1
High-efficiency power forward with strong rebounding and playmaking; all-around anchor behind Gervin.
James Silas
Offensive Initiator / Closer
27.5
Mid-High Usage
16.0
2.3
3.5
1.3
11.6
Smooth guard who stabilized tempo and shot efficiently; steadying influence in crunch time.
Billy Paultz
Interior Hub / Rim Protector
26.9
Moderate Usage
11.5
7.9
2.3
2.0
11.9
Veteran big with efficient touch and defensive timing; complemented Gervin/Kenon well.
Mike Gale
Defensive Guard / Secondary Playmaker
25.9
Low-Mid Usage
8.0
2.3
4.6
2.4
8.7
Elite defensive disruptor; high STK-to-usage ratio highlights off-ball value.
Mark Olberding
Developmental Starter / Connector
23.6
Moderate Usage
9.4
5.4
2.6
0.9
9.2
Emerging young forward; contributed to spacing and transition flow.
Mike Green
Reserve Center / Rim Support
21.6
Low Usage
7.5
4.7
1.5
2.1
7.9
Provided size and energy off the bench; solid per-minute defender.
Coby Dietrick
Backup Big / Facilitation Specialist
19.6
Low Usage
6.5
4.1
2.6
1.4
7.3
Underrated passer at the center spot; defensive reads added stability.
Allan Bristow
Utility Forward / Floor Connector
17.9
Low Usage
6.4
3.3
3.1
1.0
6.9
Glue guy who kept bench units functioning; high IQ role player.
Frankie Sanders
Rookie Scorer / Developmental Wing
12.0
Moderate Usage
6.0
2.7
1.6
0.7
5.0
Flashy scoring instincts; defensive awareness still developing.
Louie Dampier
Veteran Shooter / Locker Room Anchor
10.9
Low Usage
3.9
0.9
1.8
0.6
3.6
Veteran leadership and spacing; minimized mistakes, maximized team spacing.
Glenn Mosley
Energy Big / Depth Piece
8.5
Low Usage
3.3
2.5
0.7
0.7
3.6
Physical interior rebounder; limited offensive range but good energy.
