Mickey Johnson facts for kids
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Johnson at a Summer 2015 youth clinic
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1952 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Lindblom Technical (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Aurora (1970–1974) |
| NBA Draft | 1974 / Round: 4 / Pick: 56th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1974–1986 |
| Career history | |
| 1974–1979 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1979–1980 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1980–1982 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1982–1983 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1983–1984 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1985–1986 | New Jersey Nets |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12,748 (14.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 6,465 (7.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,677 (3.0 apg) |
Wallace Edgar "Mickey" Johnson, born on August 31, 1952, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for many years.
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Mickey Johnson's Basketball Journey
Starting His NBA Career
Mickey Johnson grew up in Chicago and went to Lindblom High School. He then played college at Aurora College. In 1974, the Portland Trail Blazers picked him in the NBA draft. Soon after, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls.
In his first year, Mickey didn't score much. But he quickly got better! By his second season, he was a regular player in the Bulls' starting lineup. He was great at scoring and grabbing rebounds. In the 1976–77 season, he averaged 17.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He even scored a playoff high of 34 points in a game against Portland.
Playing for Other Teams
In 1979, Mickey joined the Indiana Pacers. He had his best scoring season there, averaging 19.1 points per game. In one amazing game, he scored 41 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and made 8 assists. He also set a career high with 6 blocks in another game.
Later, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He helped the Bucks reach the playoffs. His coach, Don Nelson, praised his defense, saying it was "always there." Mickey and his teammate, Marques Johnson, were the first two players in NBA history to have their full first and last names on their jerseys. This was because they both had the same first initial and last name.
Mickey also played for the New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors. While with the Warriors, he achieved a triple double in a game, scoring 21 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and making 10 assists. He retired from basketball in 1986. He finished his career with 12,748 points and 6,465 rebounds.
His teammates called him "Rubberman" because he was so good at stretching to get rebounds and block shots, even though he wasn't super bulky. After his playing career, Mickey became a basketball coach at Malcolm X College in Chicago.
Mickey Johnson's Community Involvement
After his basketball career, Mickey Johnson became involved in his community. In 2015, he ran for a local government position called alderman in Chicago. He also supported Colin Kaepernick, who used his platform to talk about important issues like fairness and equality in America.
Mickey Johnson's NBA Statistics
These tables show Mickey Johnson's performance during his time in the NBA.
Regular Season Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | Chicago | 38 | – | 7.7 | .449 | – | .638 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| 1975–76 | Chicago | 81 | – | 29.5 | .463 | – | .786 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 15.3 |
| 1976–77 | Chicago | 81 | – | 35.1 | .446 | – | .796 | 10.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 17.3 |
| 1977–78 | Chicago | 81 | – | 35.4 | .462 | – | .812 | 9.1 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 18.3 |
| 1978–79 | Chicago | 82* | – | 31.6 | .449 | – | .830 | 7.6 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 15.4 |
| 1979–80 | Indiana | 82 | – | 32.3 | .463 | .156 | .799 | 8.3 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 19.1 |
| 1980–81 | Milwaukee | 82 | – | 25.8 | .448 | .167 | .789 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 12.5 |
| 1981–82 | Milwaukee | 76 | 71 | 25.4 | .491 | .143 | .801 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 12.9 |
| 1982–83 | Milwaukee | 6 | 0 | 25.5 | .455 | .000 | .778 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 11.2 |
| 1982–83 | New Jersey | 42 | 7 | 23.8 | .401 | .118 | .816 | 5.3 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 13.4 |
| 1982–83 | Golden State | 30 | 9 | 30.0 | .451 | .059 | .829 | 8.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 15.5 |
| 1983–84 | Golden State | 78 | 25 | 27.2 | .421 | .172 | .785 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 13.6 |
| 1984–85 | Golden State | 66 | 9 | 23.7 | .426 | .233 | .823 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 13.3 |
| 1985–86 | New Jersey | 79 | 4 | 19.9 | .422 | .208 | .785 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 7.8 |
| Career | 904 | 125 | 27.7 | .449 | .165 | .800 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 14.1 | |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | Chicago | 3 | – | 1.7 | .333 | – | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| 1976–77 | Chicago | 3 | – | 41.3 | .472 | – | .875 | 13.0 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 27.3 |
| 1980–81 | Milwaukee | 7 | – | 24.3 | .400 | .000 | .857 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 11.7 |
| 1981–82 | Milwaukee | 6 | – | 34.3 | .573 | .000 | .846 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 19.8 |
| 1985–86 | New Jersey | 3 | 0 | 18.0 | .263 | .000 | .636 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 5.7 |
| Career | 22 | 0 | 25.4 | .466 | .000 | .832 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 13.7 | |
Family Connections
Mickey Johnson is the uncle of Linton Johnson, who also played in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Mickey Johnson para niños
