1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season
| 1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jerry West |
| General manager | Bill Sharman |
| Owner | Jack Kent Cooke |
| Arena | The Forum |
| Results | |
| Record | 47–35 (.573) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Pacific) Conference: 5th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Conference semifinals (lost to SuperSonics 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | KHJ-TV |
| Radio | KLAC |
The 1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season was the Lakers' 31st season in the NBA and 19th season in Los Angeles.
The Lakers improved their win total from the prior year to 47–35, but lost once again in the postseason to division rival Seattle, who would win the title that year.
It was the final season for the team under the ownership of Jack Kent Cooke, who sold the team to Jerry Buss the following summer. It was also the final season for former Laker legend Jerry West as coach; he returned to the organization three years later as general manager.