Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Johnny Moore:
Player Profile
- Full Name: John Brian Moore
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: March 3, 1958
- Hometown: Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Weight: 175 pounds (79 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches (201cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
- Jersey Number: 10
- Position: Point Guard
- High School: Altoona Area High School, Altoona, Pennsylvania
- College: University of Texas at Austin
- NBA Draft: 1979, 2nd round (43rd overall pick) by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Teams Played For:
- San Antonio Spurs (1980–1990)
- Dallas Mavericks (1990–1991)
- Championship Rings: None
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Johnny Moore was a classic pass-first floor general, the kind of traditional point guard whose archetype centered on table-setting, tempo control, and backcourt disruption rather than volume scoring. Defensively, he handled lead-guard assignments and pressured the ball well, with his steals numbers and long-standing reputation pointing to real value as a pesky perimeter defender. Offensively, his main job was to organize the attack, create shots for others, and keep teammates involved, though he could still score when openings were there. Physically, Moore was not overpowering at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds, but he had the quickness, balance, and guard instincts to compensate. The overall style was steady, sharp, and unselfish: a smart playmaker who ran a team cleanly, defended opposing guards, and made winning plays without needing to dominate possessions. (NBA)
Sources: Johnny Moore player page — NBA.com; Top 5 All-Time San Antonio Spurs Assist Leaders — NBA.com; 154 Johnny Moore — NBA Hoops Online; Spurs Where Are They Now? Johnny Moore — San Antonio Express-News