Reggie Johnson (basketball, born 1957) facts for kids
image of Reggie Johnson, playing basketball
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 25, 1957 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Cedar Grove (Ellenwood, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee (1976–1980) |
| NBA Draft | 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 1980–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1980–1981 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1981–1982 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1982–1983 | Kansas City Kings |
| 1983 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1983–1984 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1984–1986 | Marr Rimini |
| 1986–1990 | Joventut Badalona |
| 1990–1991 | Birra Messina Trapani |
| 1991–1995 | León |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,564 (8.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,238 (4.1 rpg) |
| Assists | 262 (0.9 apg) |
Reginald "Reggie" Johnson, born on June 25, 1957, is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a tall player, standing 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) tall. Reggie played as a forward and center during his career.
He played for four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1980 to 1984. During this time, he was part of several teams, including the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Kansas City Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Nets. Reggie was a strong player, averaging 8.4 points per game in his NBA career. A big highlight of his career was winning an NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983.
In February 2009, Reggie Johnson was honored by the University of Tennessee. He was named to their "All-Century" Basketball team. This special team includes the 20 greatest players in the school's history. Reggie's legacy continues through his two grandsons, who play basketball at Alcovy High School in Covington, Georgia.
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Early Life and College Career
Reggie Johnson grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. After high school, he went on to play college basketball at the University of Tennessee.
He played for the Tennessee Volunteers from 1976 to 1980. During his time there, he showed great skill on the court. He was recognized as one of the best players in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was named to the First-team All-SEC twice, in 1979 and 1980. He also made the Second-team All-SEC in 1978.
Professional Basketball Journey
Reggie Johnson began his professional career in 1980. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA draft. He played for the Spurs for a short time before moving to other teams.
NBA Teams and Championship Win
Reggie played for several NBA teams during his four seasons in the league.
- He started with the San Antonio Spurs (1980–1981).
- Then he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers (1981).
- He also joined the Kansas City Kings (1981–1982).
- A major moment came when he played for the Philadelphia 76ers (1982). With the 76ers, he helped the team win the NBA championship in 1983. This was a huge achievement for him and the team.
- His last NBA team was the New Jersey Nets (1983).
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Reggie Johnson continued his basketball career overseas. He played for many years in Europe, especially in Italy and Spain.
- From 1984 to 1986, he played for Marr Rimini in Italy.
- He then moved to Spain and played for Joventut Badalona from 1986 to 1990. While there, he won the Spanish Supercup twice, in 1986 and 1987.
- He returned to Italy to play for Birra Messina Trapani in 1990–1991.
- Finally, he played for León in Spain from 1991 until he retired in 1995.
Career Highlights and Legacy
Reggie Johnson had a successful basketball career, both in the NBA and in Europe.
- He is an NBA champion, winning with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983.
- He won the Spanish Supercup twice during his time in Spain.
- His college career was also impressive, earning him a spot on the University of Tennessee's "All-Century" team.
Reggie's journey from college star to NBA champion and a successful player in Europe shows his dedication to basketball. His grandsons are now following in his footsteps, playing high school basketball.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
See also
In Spanish: Reggie Johnson para niños
