Born on March 25, 1965, in Louisiana, United States, Avery Johnson spent his formative years growing up in New Orleans. He began playing basketball at a young age and quickly demonstrated considerable talent. While attending St. Augustine High School, Johnson led his basketball team to a flawless 35-0 season, culminating in a state championship victory.
Following high school, Johnson pursued collegiate basketball, beginning at New Mexico Junior College. He later transferred to Cameron University before completing his college career at Southern University. Despite an impressive college record—he led the NCAA in assists per game during the 1987–88 season—Johnson went undrafted in the 1988 NBA Draft. He started his professional basketball career with the Palm Beach Stingrays of the United States Basketball League (USBL).
Avery Johnson had a journeyman start to his NBA career, playing for multiple teams including the Seattle SuperSonics, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, and Golden State Warriors. However, it was with the San Antonio Spurs that Johnson found the most stability and success. Known for his leadership and court vision as a point guard, Johnson played a key role in guiding the Spurs to their first NBA Championship in 1999. He famously hit the game-winning shot in the decisive Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. On February 20, 2009, Johnson was honored with induction into the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame.
He retired from professional basketball on October 20, 2004, concluding a successful 16-year NBA career.
| Birth Date: | 25 Mar, 1965 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player Basketball coach |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New Orleans |
| residence: | New Orleans |
| Education: | St. Augustine High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Basketball player and coach |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
