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He played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and won a national championship in 1975. In his senior year, he won multiple national player of the year awards. Johnson was the third overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Marques Johnson. Induction: 1988. Skip Ad. Bio. A starting forward on John Wooden's final national championship team in 1975, Johnson played in three Final Fours and was college basketball's player of the year in 1977.
In 1996, UCLA retired his number 54. In 1977, Johnson entered the NBA draft, drafted third overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, who were coached by the renowned Don Nelson. Johnson helped lead Milwaukee to five division titles. In his second season, Johnson was the NBA’s third leading scorer.
Feb 20, 2022 · The former UCLA men's basketball forward is one of 11 finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2022, as was announced at the NBA's All-Star Weekend on Friday.
Feb 21, 2023 · Johnson, who won a national championship at UCLA and was the NBA’s Comeback Player of the Year in 1986, had his typical showmanship flair for this year’s video. He’s comfortable in front of...
In 1996, UCLA retired his number 54. In 1977, Johnson entered the NBA draft, drafted third overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, who were coached by the renowned Don Nelson. Johnson helped lead...
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Position: Small Forward and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right. 6-7 , 218lb (201cm, 98kg) Born: in Natchitoches, College: UCLA. High School: Crenshaw in Los Angeles, California. Draft: Milwaukee Bucks, 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 1977 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: October 18, 1977. Career Length: 11 years.
