Shortly after retiring, Johnson began his coaching career with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant under head coach Don Nelson. Within five months, he was promoted to head coach. Under his leadership, the Mavericks immediately began to thrive, earning a 16-2 record to close the 2004–05 season. Johnson was named NBA Coach of the Month in April 2005.
His success continued into the following year. In November 2005, he again received the NBA Coach of the Month honor. In 2006, he was named NBA Coach of the Year after leading the Mavericks to their first NBA Finals appearance. Notably, he became the fastest coach in NBA history to reach 100 wins, accomplishing the feat on December 31, 2006, after a victory over the Denver Nuggets.
In 2008, Johnson transitioned to broadcasting, serving as a studio analyst for ESPN and ABC. He returned to coaching on June 10, 2010, when he was appointed head coach of the New Jersey Nets. He served in this role until December 27, 2012, when his tenure concluded after two seasons with the team.
On July 6, 1991, Avery Johnson married his college sweetheart, Cassandra Merricks. The couple has two children: Avery Jr. and Christianne. Johnson is known for maintaining a relatively private family life to provide his children with a sense of normalcy away from public attention.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Johnson is actively involved in charitable and volunteer activities. He remains committed to giving back to the community through various initiatives.
Avery Johnson later served as the head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team, a role he began in 2015. Though his tenure concluded in 2019, he was reportedly earning a salary of approximately $2.8 million during his time with the university. He has also derived income from business ventures and media appearances.
As of recent estimates, Johnson’s net worth stands around $30 million, a reflection of his long-standing career in basketball as both player and coach. For readers interested in his insights and philosophy, his story is shared in the book Aspire Higher: Winning with Determination, Discipline, and Desire.
Return to the previous page| 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 |
