Vincent "Vinnie" Johnson (born September 1, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) is a retired American professional basketball player and a key player on the Detroit Pistons who won the NBA championship in both 1989 and 1990.
Vinnie attended Baylor University for two seasons 1977-78 and 1978-79. One of the most prolific scorer in Baylor basketball history, Vinnie Johnson averaged 24.1 points per game in his two seasons in Waco. A two-time All-American, Jo...
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Vincent "Vinnie" Johnson (born September 1, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) is a retired American professional basketball player and a key player on the Detroit Pistons who won the NBA championship in both 1989 and 1990.
Vinnie attended Baylor University for two seasons 1977-78 and 1978-79. One of the most prolific scorer in Baylor basketball history, Vinnie Johnson averaged 24.1 points per game in his two seasons in Waco. A two-time All-American, Johnson ranks eighth in career points, sixth in career assists and second in career assists average at Baylor. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native was named All-SWC in both 1978 and 1979. Johnson also holds the Baylor record for most points scored in a game with 50 against TCU in 1979. He was the No. 7 overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft.
At 6'2", Johnson's skill set allowed him to replace either Isiah Thomas or Joe Dumars from the bench. Johnson earned the nickname "the Microwave" from Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge for his ability to score many points...
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