Vinnie Johnson was nicknamed "the Microwave" in the NBA for his ability to score quickly off the bench.
15 Facts About Vinnie Johnson
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Vinnie Johnson began his collegiate basketball career in 1975 at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas.
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One of the most prolific scorers in Baylor basketball history, Vinnie Johnson averaged 24.1 points per game in his two seasons in Waco.
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Vinnie Johnson was named All-SWC in both 1978 and 1979.
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Vinnie Johnson holds the Baylor record for most points scored in a game with 50 against TCU in 1979.
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Vinnie Johnson was chosen as the No 7 overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics.
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Vinnie Johnson was traded to the Detroit Pistons in November 1981.
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At 6 feet 2 inches tall, Vinnie Johnson's skill set allowed him to come off the bench to replace either point guard Isiah Thomas or shooting guard Joe Dumars.
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Vinnie Johnson earned the nickname "the Microwave" from Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge for his ability heat up an offense by scoring both fast and frequently when inserted into the game.
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Vinnie Johnson was influenced by New York City playground legend and basketball Hall of Famer Earl Monroe growing up, and only wore number 15 throughout his playing days.
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Vinnie Johnson grew up in Brooklyn, New York, attending Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School.
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Vinnie Johnson has a younger brother, Eric Vinnie Johnson, who played a season in the NBA with the Utah Jazz.
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Vinnie Johnson found success as a supplier for major international automotive companies, particularly the Ford Motor Company and General Motors.
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Vinnie Johnson serves as the Piston Group's chairman and chief executive officer.
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Vinnie Johnson has served as the chairman of the Board of Directors for the joint ventures JL Automotive LLC and PASA Modules, LLC.