1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season
| 1978–79 Los Angeles Lakers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jerry West |
| General manager | Bill Sharman |
| Owner(s) | 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 NBA season was the Lakers' 31st season in the NBA and 19th season in Los Angeles. 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.