|
Date of Birth
|
25-March-1965
|
|
Place of Birth
|
New Orleans
(Louisiana, United States of America, Area code 504)
|
|
Nationality
|
United States of America
|
|
Profession
|
Basketball player, Coach, Basketball Coach
|
|
Avery Johnson is an American retired professional basketball player and former head coach of two National Basketball Association 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 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.
|
