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Vinnie Johnson

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Born September 1, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Vinnie Johnson is an American retired professional basketball player and a key player as sixth man for the Detroit Pistons during the team's National Basketball Association (NBA) championships of 1989 and 1990. He was nicknamed "the Microwave" in the NBA.

Johnson was chosen as the No. 7 overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. He was traded to the Detroit Pistons in November 1981. At 6 feet 2 inches tall, Johnson's skill set allowed him to replace either point guard Isiah Thomas or shooting guard [link=nm1631051 from the bench. Johnson earned the nickname "the Microwave" from Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge for his ability to score many points in a short period of time (i.e., Johnson could heat up the offense of the team in short order).

On June 19, 1990, Johnson made a 14-foot shot with 0.7 seconds left on the clock, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 92-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and giving Detroit a repeat championship. The basket earned Johnson a new nickname: 007.

After leaving the Pistons following the 1990-91 season, Johnson would play one more season in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 1992. From 1990 to 2001, he served as a color analyst on Pistons radio broadcasts.

The Pistons honored Johnson's career by retiring his number 15 jersey in a ceremony on February 5, 1994, at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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30 for 30 Poster

30 for 30 TV Series2009Self

ESPN 25: Who's #1? Poster

ESPN 25: Who's #1? TV Series2004Self

ESPN SportsCentury Poster

ESPN SportsCentury TV Series1999Self

NBA Hardwood Classics Poster

NBA Hardwood Classics TV Series1999Self

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The 1990 NBA Finals Mini-Series1990Self - Detroit Pistons Shooting Guard

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The 1988 NBA Finals Mini-Series1988Self - Detroit Pistons Shooting Guard

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The NBA on TNT TV Series19881 episode, 1992

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The NBA on CBS TV Series1973Self - Detroit Pistons Guard

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