Vinnie Johnson
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| Position | Shooting guard |
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| Nickname | Microwave |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | September 1, 1956 Brooklyn, New York |
| College | Baylor |
| Draft | 7th overall, 1979 Seattle SuperSonics |
| Pro career | 1979–1992 |
| Former teams | Seatle SuperSonics (1979–1981) Detroit Pistons (1981–1991) San Antonio Spurs (1991–1992) |
Vincent "Vinnie" Johnson (born September 1, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American former professional basketball player and a key player on the Detroit Pistons who won the NBA championship in both 1989 and 1990.
At 6'2, Johnson's skill set allowed him to replace either Isiah Thomas or Joe Dumars from the bench. Johnson earned the nickname "the Microwave" from Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge for his ability to score many points in a short period of time (i.e., Johnson could heat up the offense of the team in short order) and his "instant defense". On June 19, 1990, Vinnie landed a 14-footer in the last second, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 92-90 in Game 5 of the finals, and giving Detroit the championship.
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