Last Updated on April 3, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Johnny Egan:

  • Full Name: Johnny Joseph Egan
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 6, 1942
  • Hometown: New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 4 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 13 (US)
  • Number: Wore 7 during his NBA career
  • Position: Point Guard / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York
  • College: University of Detroit Mercy (1961–1964)
  • NBA Draft: 1964 NBA Draft, 4th round (38th overall) by the Detroit Pistons
  • Teams Played For:
    • Detroit Pistons (1964–1967)
    • Houston Rockets (1967–1970)
    • Baltimore Bullets (1970–1971)
    • New York Knicks (1971–1972)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information not widely available
  • Siblings: Information not widely available

Johnny Egan’s player archetype was a quick, crafty floor general: a 6-foot guard who blended playmaking with timely scoring and brought a little flair to the backcourt. He fit defensively as a competitive point-of-attack guard rather than a size-based stopper, relying more on effort, positioning, and toughness than length, while offensively he operated as a ball-handler who could organize sets, create off the dribble, and chip in with his own shot when needed. Physically, Egan was undersized by NBA standards but agile, balanced, and inventive, and his overall play style reflected that profile—smart, scrappy, and creative, with enough shiftiness and in-air control to earn the nickname “Space” for the way he attacked the basket. (Wikipedia)

Fun Facts

  • After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and became a head coach in the ABA.
  • His time in the NBA was marked by his versatility as a guard, contributing to various teams in different roles.

Sources:

Providence College — Come into the Garden, Maud?
Providence College — Glory and Honor: Friar Legends Forever induction
Sports Illustrated — Former Houston Rockets Coach, Player Johnny Egan Dies at 83
Basketball-Reference — Johnny Egan