About Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson
Born 1957. Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson is an American basketball player.
Lynbert R. Johnson (born September 7, 1957) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was selected in the 1979 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, playing nine games for them in the 1979–80 season, averaging 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. During his tenure at Wichita State University his nickname was 'Cheese' which was a name given to him by some of the older guys who watched him play at Rucker Park. Also, he would smile extremely wide when someone would fall while on the basketball court. Johnson was inducted into the Wichita State Shocker Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.
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Who is Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson?
American basketball player
When was Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson born?
Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson was born on 7 September 1957 in New York City.
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Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson is a basketball player.
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Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson. https://biography.guide/lynbert-cheese-johnson/
MLA: "Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lynbert-cheese-johnson/.
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