Ollie Johnson (basketball, born 1949) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 11, 1949 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | South Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Temple (1969–1972) |
| NBA Draft | 1972 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1972–1987 |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1974 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1974–1975 | New Orleans Jazz |
| 1975–1977 | Kansas City–Omaha / Kansas City Kings |
| 1977–1978 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1978–1980 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1980–1982 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1984–1985 | Hobart Devils |
| 1985–1986 | Basket Groot Willebroek |
| 1986–1987 | West Sydney Westars |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,341 (7.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,280 (3.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,212 (1.8 apg) |
Ollie Johnson (born May 11, 1949) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a forward and had a long career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues.
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Ollie Johnson's Basketball Journey
Ollie Johnson was a talented basketball player known for his skills as a forward. A forward in basketball is a player who often scores points and helps get rebounds. He stood 6 feet 6 inches tall, which is about 198 centimeters.
Early Life and College Basketball
Ollie Johnson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to South Philadelphia High School where he played basketball. After high school, he continued his basketball journey at Temple University. He played for the Temple Owls men's basketball team from 1969 to 1972.
During his time in college, Ollie was a standout player. He was named the MAC University–Eastern Player of the Year in 1972. He was also chosen for the First-team All-MAC University–Eastern team twice, in both 1971 and 1972. These awards showed he was one of the best college players in his region.
Playing in the NBA
After a successful college career, Ollie Johnson was drafted into the NBA in 1972. He was the 30th player picked overall in the second round by the Portland Trail Blazers. He played for the Trail Blazers for two seasons.
Over his ten seasons in the NBA (from 1972 to 1982), Ollie played for several teams:
- Portland Trail Blazers
- New Orleans Jazz
- Kansas City Kings (also known as Kansas City–Omaha Kings)
- Atlanta Hawks
- Chicago Bulls
- Philadelphia 76ers
He averaged 7.7 points per game during his NBA career. This means he scored about 7 or 8 points in each game he played. He also grabbed 3.3 rebounds and made 1.8 assists per game.
Playing Internationally
After his NBA career, Ollie Johnson continued to play basketball in other leagues around the world. He played for teams like the Hobart Devils in Australia, Basket Groot Willebroek in Belgium, and the West Sydney Westars back in Australia. He played professionally until 1987.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from playing basketball, Ollie Johnson continued to be involved in sports. He became the director of athletics at the Community College of Philadelphia. He worked there until he retired in 2011.
Career Statistics Summary
Ollie Johnson played 690 games in his NBA career. He scored a total of 5,341 points, had 2,280 rebounds, and made 1,212 assists. These numbers show he was a consistent player who contributed to his teams in many ways.
See also
In Spanish: Ollie Johnson (baloncestista de 1949) para niños
