Johnny Newman
Professional Basketball Player - NBA
Born
November 28th, 1963
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played for several NBA teams including the Charlotte Hornets, New Jersey Nets, and Detroit Pistons during a career that spanned over a decade. Newman is noted for his scoring ability and contributions to teams, averaging double-digit points per game across multiple seasons. After finishing his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and mentoring young players, sharing his experience and knowledge of the game.
Averaged over 15 points per game during 1991-1992 season with the Charlotte Hornets
Played key roles in the New Jersey Nets and Detroit Pistons
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