Eddie Johnson Bio | Wiki
Eddie Johnson (Full Name: Edward Arnet Johnson) is a well-known American previous professional basketball player who spent 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one year in the Greek Basket League midway over his career.
With around 1,200 games in the NBA, Eddie scored the second-most career points among players who never played in an NBA All-Star Game, behind Jamal Crawford. As of now, Eddie works as the co-host of NBA Today, which also airs weekdays on Sirius XM NBA Radio, and as the play-by-play TV analyst for the Phoenix Suns on Bally Sports Arizona.
Eddie Johnson Age
Eddie was born on May 1, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. He is 63 years old. Eddie celebrates his birthday on May 1, every year.
Eddie Johnson Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Eddie stands at a height of 6 ft 7 in (Approx 2.01 m).
Eddie Johnson Family
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States to his parents. At the moment, Eddie has not disclosed any details regarding his parents or if he has siblings.
Eddie Johnson Nba Wife
Eddie happily married his wife Joy Johnson a previous runway fashion model. He and Joy also began dating while they were in college. Eddie and his wife Joy have two children namely Justin and Jade.
Eddie Johnson Education
Following graduating from Chicago’s Westinghouse High School, Eddie sharpshooting 6’7″ forward/guard, went to the University of Illinois, majoring in history, prior to being chosen by the Kansas City Kings in the 1981 NBA draft. Besides Fighting Illini fans Eddie is probably well remembered due to his game-winning shot against Michigan State University (MSU).
Over this time, MSU, which was led by future all-time NBA great Earvin “Magic” Eddie was undefeated and positioned #1 in the nation, but Illinois was also undefeated at 14–0. The winning gave Illinois a 15–0 record and the #2 positioning nationally (Illinois subsequently faded during regular season play, thus MSU went on to be eventual National Champions).
Eddie Johnson Nba
He would play for the Kings, the Phoenix Suns, the Seattle SuperSonics, the Charlotte Hornets, the Indiana Pacers, the Houston Rockets, as well as the Greek team Olympiacos from 1994–1995 prior to retiring from basketball in 1999. Besides, his 19,202 points over 1,199 NBA games was the 22nd-highest total in NBA history at the time of his retirement, Eddie was never chosen to play in the All-Star game nor ever chosen for an All-NBA team.
Despite this, the “awards highlight” of his career occurred in 1989 when Eddie earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award as a member of the Suns. His career point overall of 19,202 is also higher than all but 30 inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Following his playing career was over, Eddie went back to broadcasting, working as a color commentator for Arizona State, the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, and now for the Phoenix Suns. He is also an accomplished motivational speaker, and he has lately released an instructional DVD named Eddie Johnson’s Jumpshot and Offensive Skills. Eddie is also a regular article contributor to the website Hoopshype.com and also enjoys debating his ideas, opinions, as well as thoughts with his readers.
Eddie Johnson Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as the co-host of NBA Today, which airs weekdays on Sirius XM NBA Radio, and as the play-by-play TV analyst for the Phoenix Suns on Bally Sports Arizona. Eddie’s average salary is $74,659 per year.
Eddie Johnson Net Worth
He gets his wealth from his work as the co-host of NBA Today, which airs weekdays on Sirius XM NBA Radio, and as the play-by-play TV analyst for the Phoenix Suns on Bally Sports Arizona. Therefore, Eddie has accumulated a decent fortune over the years of his work. Eddie’s estimated net worth is $758,805.
How Old Is Eddie Johnson
Eddie is a 63-year-old who was born on May 1, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
Who Is Eddie Johnson
Eddie works as the co-host of NBA Today, which airs weekdays on Sirius XM NBA Radio, and as the play-by-play TV analyst for the Phoenix Suns on Bally Sports Arizona.