Avery Johnson (born March 25, 1965) is an American retired professional basketball player and former head coach of two National Basketball Association (NBA) teams: the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets. He led the Mavericks to their first NBA Finals appearance and four consecutive 50+ win seasons. During his playing days, Johnson was known as the "Little General" for his small (by NBA standards) stature, his leadership skills as a point guard and floor general, and his close friendship with former San Antonio Spurs teammate David "The Admiral" Robinson.
New Mexico Junior College, Southern University and A&M College, St. Augustine High School, Cameron University
Nationality
American
Spouse
Cassandra Johnson (m. 1991)
Children
Christianne Johnson, Avery Johnson Jr.
Parents
Jim Johnson,Inez Johnson
Awards
NBA Coach of the Year Award, NBA Sportsmanship Award, Southwestern Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
Star Sign
Aries
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Fact
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Retiring as an NBA player to become an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks [June 2003]
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Two children, Christianne and Avery Jr.
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San Antonio Spurs all-time assist leader (4,474).
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Guard for Seattle Supersonics (1988-1990), Denver Nuggets (1990 and 2001-2002), San Antonio Spurs (1991, 1992-1993 and 1994-2001), Houston Rockets (1992), Golden State Warriors (1993-1994) and Dallas Mavericks (2002-2003).
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Member of the 1999 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs as a starting point guard. Hit a game clinching shot in game 5 to win the series.
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Several times named to the NBA All-Interview team, being known for his squeaky voice and thick southern accent.
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Attended Southern University.
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Never drafted by an NBA franchise.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mary Proud
2006
Video
Elijah Proud
Trois
2000
The Chronicle Band Member
Eddie
1996
San Antonio Spurs
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike & Mike
2009-2016
TV Series
Himself - ESPN NBA Analyst / Himself - Former NBA Player & Coach / Himself - Telephone Interviewee / ...
The Legend of Swee' Pea
2015
Documentary
Himself
Highly Questionable
2014
TV Series
Himself
Road to the Championship
2011
Documentary
NBA Hardwood Classics
2011
TV Series
Himself
Rome Is Burning
2011
TV Series
Himself - Alone with Rome / New Jersey Nets head coach
Pardon the Interruption
2006-2010
TV Series
Himself
Black Magic
2008
TV Mini-Series documentary
Himself
Against All Odds
2006
Documentary
Himself
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith
2006
TV Series
Himself
Late Show with David Letterman
1999
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike & Mike
2013-2014
TV Series
Himself - ESPN NBA Analyst
Rome Is Burning
2007-2008
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
The Legend of Swee' Pea (2015) as Himself
Mike & Mike (2009-2016) as Himself - ESPN NBA Analyst / Himself - Former NBA Player & Coach / Himself - Guest / Himself - Telephone Interviewee
$20 Million
$2.8 million
