1980-81 Phoenix Suns Roster
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Team Record: 57-25
Finishing 1st in the NBA's Pacific Division of the Western Conference
Postseason: 3-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Kansas City Kings 4-3
Coach: John MacLeod (57-25)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 482,693, Avg. 11,773 in 41 home dates
1980-81 Phoenix Suns StatisticsTeam Record: 57-25
Finishing 1st in the NBA's Pacific Division of the Western Conference
Postseason: 3-4 Lost conference semifinals
Conference Semifinals - Lost to Kansas City Kings 4-3
Coach: John MacLeod (57-25)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 482,693, Avg. 11,773 in 41 home dates
1980-81 Phoenix Suns Results
The Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 57 wins and 25 losses, finishing first in the NBA's Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-4.
The Suns poured in 9,019 points and conceded 8,567. Truck Robinson netted a team-leading 1,543 points for Phoenix, while Dennis Johnson scored 18 or more per game also. Truck Robinson accounted for 789 rebounds. Alvan Adams dished out 344 assists for the squad.
On the defensive side of the ball, Dennis Johnson added 136 steals.
John MacLeod coached the team. The 1980-81 Phoenix Suns lost in the conference semifinals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvan Adams | C-F | July 19, 1954 | 6'9" | 210 | Oklahoma | Lawrence, KS USA |
| Jeff Cook | F-C | October 21, 1956 | 6'10" | 215 | Idaho State | West Covina, CA USA |
| Walter Davis | G-F | September 9, 1954 | 6'6" | 193 | North Carolina | Pineville, NC USA |
| Johnny High | G | April 25, 1957 | 6'3" | 185 | Nevada-Reno | Birmingham, AL USA |
| Dennis Johnson | G | September 18, 1954 | 6'4" | 185 | Pepperdine | San Pedro, CA USA |
| Rich Kelley | C-F | March 23, 1953 | 7'0" | 235 | Stanford | San Mateo, CA USA |
| Joel Kramer | F-C | November 30, 1955 | 6'7" | 203 | San Diego State | San Diego, CA USA |
| Kyle Macy | G | April 9, 1957 | 6'3" | 175 | Kentucky | Fort Wayne, IN USA |
| Mike Niles | F | March 31, 1955 | 6'6" | 225 | Cal. St.-Fullerton | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Truck Robinson | F-C | October 4, 1951 | 6'7" | 225 | Tennessee State | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Alvin Scott | F-G | September 14, 1955 | 6'7" | 185 | Oral Roberts | Cleveland, TN USA |
