Clemon Johnson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1956 Monticello, Florida, U.S. |
| High school | Florida A&M University School (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida A&M (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1978–1993 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1978–1979 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1979–1983 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1983–1986 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1986–1988 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1988–1991 | Knorr Bologna |
| 1991–1993 | Lotus / Bialetti Montecatini |
| As coach: | |
| 2007–2011 | Alaska–Fairbanks |
| 2011–2014 | Florida A&M |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,102 (5.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,508 (4.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 744 (1.0 apg) |
Clemon James Johnson Jr. (born September 12, 1956) is a former American professional basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 10 inches, and played as a center or power forward. He spent 10 seasons playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After his time as a player, Johnson became a basketball coach at the college level.
Johnson went to Florida A&M University from 1974 to 1978. While there, he played college basketball for the Florida A&M Rattlers. He also earned two degrees: a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in sports management.
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Playing in the NBA
Clemon Johnson was chosen by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1978 NBA draft. He was the 22nd pick in the second round. He played for the Trail Blazers for one season before moving to the Indiana Pacers.
Joining the Philadelphia 76ers
In February 1983, Johnson was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Philadelphia 76ers. He famously said that joining the 76ers was "like going from the outhouse to the White House." This meant he felt like he was moving from a less successful team to a much better one.
That same season, the Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Championship. Johnson was a reserve player on that championship team, meaning he came off the bench to help his teammates. He played a total of 761 games during his 10 seasons in the NBA.
Playing Overseas
After his NBA career ended in 1988, Clemon Johnson continued to play basketball overseas. He played in Italy for several years, extending his professional career until 1993. He played for teams like Knorr Bologna and Lotus / Bialetti Montecatini.
Life After Playing Basketball
After retiring from professional basketball, Clemon Johnson returned to Tallahassee, Florida. He became an economics teacher and also coached high school basketball. His son, Chad, also played college basketball at the University of Pittsburgh.
Coaching Career
In May 2007, Clemon Johnson became the interim head coach for the University of Alaska Fairbanks men's basketball team, known as the Alaska Nanooks. He coached the team for four seasons, from 2007 to 2011.
In May 2011, Johnson was named the head coach at his old college, Florida A&M. He coached the Florida A&M Rattlers for three seasons. He finished his coaching time there with a record of 32 wins and 64 losses. He left the position in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Clemon Johnson para niños
