Biography of Eddie Johnson
Eddie Johnson is a well-known former professional basketball player from the United States who played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one year in the Greek Basket League.
He finished his NBA career with approximately 1,200 games played, ranking second to Jamal Crawford among players who had never played in an NBA All-Star Game. He is currently the co-host of NBA Today, which airs on Sirius XM NBA Radio throughout the week, and a play-by-play television analyst for the Phoenix Suns on Bally Sports Arizona.
Eddie Johnson’s age
Eddie Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on May 1, 1959. He is 63 years old.
Eddie Johnson Height
Eddie averages 6ft 7in / 2.01m tall.
Eddie Johnson Family
Eddie’s parents raised him in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He has not revealed any information about his parents or siblings at this time.
Eddie Johnson’s wife
Eddie happily married Joy Johnson, a former runway model. He and Joy also started dating in college. Eddie and his wife Joy have two daughters, Justin and Jade.
Education of Eddie Johnson
Eddie Sharpshooting 6’7′′ forward/guard went to the University of Illinois, majoring in history, after graduating from Westinghouse High School in Chicago. In THE nineteen eighty one NBA disorganized, THE Kansas City kings selected him. Fighting Illini fans most likely remember him for his game-winning shot against Michigan State University (MSU).
Meanwhile, MSU, led by future NBA all-time great Earvin “Magic” Eddie, was undefeated and ranked first in the nation, but Illinois was also undefeated at 14-0. The win gave Illinois a 15–0 record and the No. 2 ranking in the nation (Illinois later faded during regular season play, while MSU won the national championship).
Eddie Johnson Salary
Eddie receives an annual salary of $74,659.
Eddie Johnson net worth
Eddie’s estimated net worth is one million dollars.
Eddie Johnson Career
He played for the Kings, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, Seattle SuperSonics and Greek team Olympiacos in 1994 and 1995 before leaving the game in 1999. Eddie was also never picked to play in the All-Star game or being selected to an All-NBA team, although at the time of his retirement his 19,202 points in 1,199 NBA games was the 22nd-highest total in NBA history.
Despite this, the “highlight” of Eddie’s career came in 1989, when he was a member of the Suns and received the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award. His career point total of 19,202 is also higher than all but 30 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame winners.
Eddie returned to broadcasting after his playing career ended, working as a color commentator for Arizona State, the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, and now the Phoenix Suns. He is also a motivational speaker and recently produced Eddie Johnson’s Jumpshot and Offensive Skills, an instructional DVD. Eddie is also a frequent contributor to the Hoopshype.com website and enjoys debating his opinions, beliefs and thoughts with his readers.
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