John Williamson (basketball, born 1951)
John Lee Williamson (November 10, 1951 – November 30, 1996) was an American basketball player. He helped the New York Nets win two league championships in the American Basketball Association (ABA) in the 1970s.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1951 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1996 (aged 45) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wilbur Cross (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| College | New Mexico State (1971–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1973: 6th round, 96th overall pick |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Playing career | 1973–1982 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1977 | New York Nets |
| 1977–1978 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1978–1980 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1980 | Washington Bullets |
| 1982 | Las Vegas Silvers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,017 (17.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,274 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,441 (2.8 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Williamson played high school basketball at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut and played college basketball at New Mexico State University. He was a 6'2" guard. He was nicknamed "Super John" for his highly efficient jump shooting.
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