George L. Johnson

George Lee Johnson (born December 8, 1956) is a former professional basketball player.

For the basketball player born in 1948, see George T. Johnson. For the basketball player born in 1947, see George E. Johnson (basketball). For other people named George Johnson, see George Johnson.
George Johnson
Personal information
Born (1956-12-08) December 8, 1956
Brooklyn, New York
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolNew Utrecht (Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeSt. John's (1974–1978)
NBA draft1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career1978–1992
PositionPower forward
Number24, 20, 12, 31
Career history
1978–1979Milwaukee Bucks
1979–1980Denver Nuggets
1980–1984Indiana Pacers
1984–1985Philadelphia 76ers
1985Washington Bullets
1988–1989Badajoz Caja Rural
1989S. Bennedetto Gorizia
1989–1991Valvi Girona
1992Long Island Surf
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points4,214 (9.1 ppg)
Rebounds2,610 (5.6 rpg)
Assists817 (1.8 apg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'7" forward/center from St. John's University and born in Brooklyn, New York, Johnson played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1985 as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Bullets. He averaged 9.1 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game in his NBA career.

Johnson was player-coach for the Long Island Surf of the United States Basketball League in 1992.[1]

References
  1. "Daniels Getting A Chance At NBA With Spurs". The Tyler Courier-Times. Tyler, Texas. Associated Press. 30 July 1992. p. 15. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
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