Avery Johnson

Retired

San Antonio Spurs · G · 16 NBA seasons · 1,224 career appearances · 9,766 career points

Avery Johnson recorded 1,224 NBA appearances across 16 seasons with San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets.

Best highlights

8.4

career pts/gm

1.7

career reb/gm

5.6

career ast/gm

1,049

career games

Signature moments

Greatest individual plays

The exact possessions that became part of this player’s story.

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Avery Johnson · New York Knicks

Career chapters

Franchise eras

Follow the team eras that shaped Avery Johnson's career, in chronological order.

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Franchise era

1990-91–2002-03

Avery Johnson

Dikembe Mutombo

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf

A historic eighth seed, then a long search

Denver Nuggets · The Mutombo upset and the rebuild

Denver authored the first 8-over-1 upset in 1994, but injuries and turnover prevented the young roster from sustaining it.

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Franchise era

1989-90–1996-97

Avery Johnson

David Robinson

Sean Elliott

Robinson transforms the franchise

San Antonio Spurs · The Admiral

Robinson arrived after naval service and instantly made the Spurs a 56-win team, later earning MVP before one injury-altered season changed history.

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Franchise era

1983-84–1992-93

Avery Johnson

Hakeem Olajuwon

Ralph Sampson

Ralph Sampson and Hakeem reshape the franchise

Houston Rockets · The Twin Towers—and Dream takes over

Houston paired Sampson with Olajuwon, reached the 1986 Finals and then reorganized around Hakeem as injuries dissolved the original Twin Towers plan.

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Franchise era

1986-87–1993-94

Avery Johnson

Chris Mullin

Tim Hardaway

Small, fast and spectacular

Golden State Warriors · Run TMC

Don Nelson's teams turned speed, shooting and skill into cult-favorite basketball even without a deep playoff run.

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Franchise era

1997-98–2015-16

Avery Johnson

Tim Duncan

Tony Parker

Five titles through constant evolution

San Antonio Spurs · The Duncan dynasty

Duncan's steadiness allowed San Antonio to evolve from twin towers to a flowing motion offense while winning five championships.

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Franchise era

1998-99–2010-11

Avery Johnson

Dirk Nowitzki

Steve Nash

Shooting changes the geometry of power forward

Dallas Mavericks · Dirk's climb to the title

Nowitzki became an MVP and perennial contender, then completed one of the sport's great redemption runs with the 2011 championship.

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Franchise era

1994-95–2008-09

Avery Johnson

Baron Davis

Jason Richardson

One unforgettable upset breaks the drought

Golden State Warriors · The wilderness and We Believe

Years of losing gave way to the 2007 eighth seed, whose energy and small-ball attack stunned top-seeded Dallas.

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Career accomplishments

16 NBA seasons1,224 career appearances9,766 career points90 playoff appearancesCareer high: 30 pointsCareer high: 10 reboundsCareer high: 20 assists

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Avery Johnson

Greatest individual plays

Franchise eras

Denver Nuggets · The Mutombo upset and the rebuild

San Antonio Spurs · The Admiral

Houston Rockets · The Twin Towers—and Dream takes over

Golden State Warriors · Run TMC

San Antonio Spurs · The Duncan dynasty

Dallas Mavericks · Dirk's climb to the title

Golden State Warriors · The wilderness and We Believe

Career accomplishments

Team history

NBA appearances

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Career-high games

Greatest individual plays

Franchise eras

Denver Nuggets · The Mutombo upset and the rebuild

San Antonio Spurs · The Admiral

Houston Rockets · The Twin Towers—and Dream takes over

Golden State Warriors · Run TMC

San Antonio Spurs · The Duncan dynasty

Dallas Mavericks · Dirk's climb to the title

Golden State Warriors · The wilderness and We Believe

Career accomplishments

Team history

NBA appearances

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Career-high games