1978-79 NBA Season
Statistical leaders
Points
| # | Player | Tm | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Gervin | SAS | 29.6 |
| 2 | World B. Free | SDC | 28.8 |
| 3 | Marques Johnson | MIL | 25.6 |
| 4 | Bob McAdoo | 2TM | 24.8 |
| 5 | Moses Malone | HOU | 24.8 |
Rebounds
| # | Player | Tm | RPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moses Malone | HOU | 17.6 |
| 2 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | LAL | 12.8 |
| 3 | Rich Kelley | NOJ | 12.8 |
| 4 | Artis Gilmore | CHI | 12.7 |
| 5 | Jack Sikma | SEA | 12.4 |
Assists
| # | Player | Tm | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Porter | DET | 13.4 |
| 2 | John Lucas | GSW | 9.3 |
| 3 | Norm Nixon | LAL | 9.0 |
| 4 | Phil Ford | KCK | 8.6 |
| 5 | Paul Westphal | PHX | 6.5 |