George L. Johnson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 8, 1956 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| High school | New Utrecht (Brooklyn, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | St. John's (1974–1978) |
| NBA Draft | 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 1978–1992 |
| Career history | |
| 1978–1979 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1979–1980 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1980–1984 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1984–1985 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1985 | Washington Bullets |
| 1988–1989 | Badajoz Caja Rural |
| 1989 | S. Bennedetto Gorizia |
| 1989–1991 | Valvi Girona |
| 1992 | Long Island Surf |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 4,214 (9.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,610 (5.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 817 (1.8 apg) |
George Lee Johnson, born on December 8, 1956, is a former professional basketball player. He was known for playing as a power forward and center.
George Johnson is 6 feet 7 inches tall. He played college basketball at St. John's University from 1974 to 1978. He was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Playing in the NBA
Johnson played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1985. He was a member of several teams during his NBA career. These teams included the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Bullets.
During his time in the NBA, George Johnson averaged 9.1 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game. This means he scored about nine points and grabbed about five rebounds in each game he played.
Later Career
After his time in the NBA, George Johnson continued to play basketball. He played for teams in other countries, like Spain and Italy.
In 1992, he also became a player-coach for the Long Island Surf. This team was part of the United States Basketball League. Being a player-coach means he played on the team while also helping to lead and train his teammates.
See also
In Spanish: George L. Johnson para niños
