Charles Johnson (basketball, born 1949) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 31, 1949 Corpus Christi, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | June 1, 2007 (aged 58) Oakland, California |
| High school | Sequoia (Redwood City, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | California (1968–1971) |
| NBA Draft | 1971 / Round: 6 / Pick: 93rd overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1972–1979 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1978 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1978–1979 | Washington Bullets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 4,241 (8.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,318 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 973 (1.9 apg) |
Charles Johnson (born March 31, 1949 – died June 1, 2007) was an American professional basketball player. He played as a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was known for his time with the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Bullets.
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Early Life and College
Charles Johnson was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California. After high school, he played college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley. He was a great scorer, getting over 1,000 points during his three years there.
NBA Career Highlights
Joining the Warriors
The San Francisco Warriors picked Charles Johnson in the 6th round of the 1971 NBA draft. He was a 6-foot-tall point guard. He played with the Warriors for five full seasons and part of a sixth.
Winning the 1975 NBA Championship
Charles Johnson was a key member of the 1974–75 Warriors team. This team went on to win the NBA championship that year. It was a big moment in his career.
Moving to the Washington Bullets
In January 1978, Johnson joined the Washington Bullets. This happened after another player, Phil Chenier, got injured. Johnson quickly became an important part of the Bullets team.
Helping the Bullets Win in 1978
Johnson played a big role in the 1977–78 season. He helped the Bullets win the NBA Championship. He averaged 8.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
His teammate, Elvin Hayes, said that getting Johnson was a big reason the Bullets won the championship. In the last four games of the 1978 NBA finals against the Seattle SuperSonics, Johnson scored 80 points. His strong play helped Washington win the series by 4 games to 3. Before the finals, the Bullets beat the Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, and Philadelphia 76ers.
Later Life
Charles Johnson passed away on June 1, 2007, at the age of 58. He died from cancer.
See also
In Spanish: Charles Johnson para niños
