Last Updated on December 23, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here are the details for Vinnie Johnson:

  • Full Name: Vincent Johnson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 1, 1956
  • Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: 15, 25
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
  • High School: Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (Brooklyn, New York)
  • College:
    • McLennan Community College (Junior College)
    • Baylor University
  • NBA Draft: 1979 NBA Draft, 1st round (7th overall pick) by the Seattle SuperSonics
  • Teams Played For:
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1979–1981)
    • Detroit Pistons (1981–1991)
    • San Antonio Spurs (1991–1992)
  • Championship Rings: 2 (1989, 1990 with the Detroit Pistons)
  • Kids: Not widely documented
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Fun Facts

  • Vinnie Johnson, nicknamed “The Microwave” for his ability to heat up quickly and score points in bunches, was a vital part of the Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys” era.
  • His clutch performance in the 1990 NBA Finals, where he hit the game-winning shot in Game 5, solidified his legacy.
  • Post-basketball, Johnson became a successful entrepreneur, founding the Piston Group, an automotive supply company.