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Clemon Johnson

b. 1956

American basketball player-coach

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About Clemon Johnson

Born 1956. Clemon Johnson is an American basketball player and basketball coach.

Clemon James Johnson Jr. (born September 12, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player and the former head basketball coach at Florida A&M. Johnson was a 6'10", center who played 761 games for four teams during his 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association. From 1974 to 1978 he played college basketball at Florida A&M University where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics and a master's degree in sports management. He was acquired along with a 1984 third-round selection (48th overall–Georgia forward James Banks) by the Philadelphia 76ers from the Indiana Pacers for Russ Schoene, a 1983 first-rounder (23rd overall–Mitchell Wiggins) and a 1984 second-rounder (29th overall–Stuart Gray) on February 15, 1983. He famously said that his trade to the 76ers was "like going from the outhouse to the White House." He was a reserve with the team when it won the NBA Championship later that season. After three seasons and a 32–64 record, Johnson was fired from Florida A&M by athletic director Kellen Winslow.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Florida A&M University Developmental Research School
Awards
Italian Basketball Cup; List of NBA champions; Saporta Cup
Also known as
Clemon James Johnson Jr., Clem Johnson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Clemon Johnson?

American basketball player-coach

When was Clemon Johnson born?

Clemon Johnson was born on 12 September 1956 in Monticello.

What is Clemon Johnson's occupation?

Clemon Johnson is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Clemon Johnson?

Clemon Johnson is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clemon Johnson

· Wikidata: Q1621669

· DBpedia: Clemon Johnson

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