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After graduating from [[Chicago]]'s [[Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy|Lindblom High School]] and playing [[college basketball|collegiately]] at tiny [[Aurora University|Aurora College]], the 6' 10" [[Power forward (basketball)|forward]]/[[Center (basketball)|center]] was selected by the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in the fourth round of the [[1974 NBA Draft]]. The Blazers immediately traded Johnson to the [[Chicago Bulls]], with whom he averaged just 3.8 points per game as a rookie. Johnson quickly improved, however, and he moved into the Bulls' [[starting lineup]] during the middle of his second season. A versatile scorer and aggressive rebounder, he averaged 17.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in [[1976–77 NBA season|1976–77]]; the following season, he averaged 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds. In 1979, he signed as a free agent with the [[Indiana Pacers]], averaging a career-high 19.1 points during his first and only season with that club. He also played for the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], [[New Jersey Nets]] and [[Golden State Warriors]] during his career, and he retired in 1986 with 12,748 career points and 6,465 career rebounds.
After graduating from [[Chicago]]'s [[Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy|Lindblom High School]] and playing [[college basketball|collegiately]] at tiny [[Aurora University|Aurora College]], the 6' 10" [[Power forward (basketball)|forward]]/[[Center (basketball)|center]] was selected by the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in the fourth round of the [[1974 NBA Draft]]. The Blazers immediately traded Johnson to the [[Chicago Bulls]], with whom he averaged just 3.8 points per game as a rookie. Johnson quickly improved, however, and he moved into the Bulls' [[starting lineup]] during the middle of his second season. A versatile scorer and aggressive rebounder, he averaged 17.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in [[1976–77 NBA season|1976–77]]; the following season, he averaged 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds. In 1979, he signed as a free agent with the [[Indiana Pacers]], averaging a career-high 19.1 points during his first and only season with that club. He also played for the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], [[New Jersey Nets]] and [[Golden State Warriors]] during his career, and he retired in 1986 with 12,748 career points and 6,465 career rebounds.


He later became the head men's basketball coach at [[Malcolm X College]] in Chicago.<ref>http://malcolmx.ccc.edu/athletics/bballMen/default.asp</ref>
He later became the head men's basketball coach at [[Malcolm X College]] in Chicago.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://malcolmx.ccc.edu/athletics/bballMen/default.asp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-06-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608194916/http://malcolmx.ccc.edu/athletics/bballMen/default.asp |archivedate=2007-06-08 |df= }}</ref>


==Family==
==Family==

Revision as of 01:18, 16 January 2018

For other people named Michael Johnson, see Michael Johnson.
Mickey Johnson
Johnson at a Summer 2015 youth clinic
Personal information
Born (1952-08-31) August 31, 1952 (age 72)
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolLindblom Technical (Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeAurora (1970–1974)
NBA draft1974: 4th round, 56th overall pick
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career1974–1986
PositionPower forward
Number8, 3
Career history
1974–1979Chicago Bulls
1979–1980Indiana Pacers
1980–1982Milwaukee Bucks
1982–1983New Jersey Nets
1983–1984Golden State Warriors
1985–1986New Jersey Nets
Career NBA statistics
Points12,748 (14.1 ppg)
Rebounds6,465 (7.2 rpg)
Assists2,677 (3.0 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Wallace Edgar "Mickey" Johnson (born August 31, 1952) is a retired American National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player.

Career

After graduating from Chicago's Lindblom High School and playing collegiately at tiny Aurora College, the 6' 10" forward/center was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth round of the 1974 NBA Draft. The Blazers immediately traded Johnson to the Chicago Bulls, with whom he averaged just 3.8 points per game as a rookie. Johnson quickly improved, however, and he moved into the Bulls' starting lineup during the middle of his second season. A versatile scorer and aggressive rebounder, he averaged 17.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in 1976–77; the following season, he averaged 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds. In 1979, he signed as a free agent with the Indiana Pacers, averaging a career-high 19.1 points during his first and only season with that club. He also played for the Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and Golden State Warriors during his career, and he retired in 1986 with 12,748 career points and 6,465 career rebounds.

He later became the head men's basketball coach at Malcolm X College in Chicago.[1]

Family

Mickey Johnson is the uncle of journeyman NBA forward Linton Johnson.[2]

Notes

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-06-08. Retrieved 2007-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ HORNETS: Behind the Numbers: Linton Johnson


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