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Avery Johnson | Guard

Team: Dallas Mavericks
Age / DOB:  (48) / 3/25/1965
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 180
College: Southern University
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Avery Johnson is still interested in the Nets' head coaching job, despite their falling to the #3 pick in the draft lottery.
Johnson is said to like Nets president Rod Thorn, the idea of coaching in Brooklyn, and the millions of dollars new owner Mikhail Prokhorov can spend on free agents. In turn, the Nets like Johnson's coaching record (194-70 in four seasons with Dallas), his personality, and his savvy handling of the media. It should be noted that Johnson had a second interview with the Hawks on Saturday. Sat, May 22, 2010 05:05:00 PM
Source: NY Daily News

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Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Avery Johnson reportedly will seek a long-term deal to coach the Pistons, as it's clear they're in a rebuilding phase.

Johnson is said to be looking for a contract similar to the four-year, $18 million deal former-Pistons coach Flip Saunders signed with the Wizards last month. This could cause a road block for Johnson to coach the Pistons, but he is still the No. 1 candidate at this point.
Related: Pistons
Source: MLive.com
Sat, Jul 4, 2009 11:52:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

The Spurs retired the No. 6 worn by former Spurs guard Avery Johnson on Saturday night.

The Little General spent parts of 10 seasons with the Spurs during his 16-year career and was part of the 1999 championship team. His 18-foot jumper with 47 seconds to play in Game 5 against the Knicks was the final basket of the game, leading to their first title. "Thank you for allowing me to do it," Johnson said. "And no matter where I go or what I do, No. 6, I'll still be hanging right there."
Sun, Dec 23, 2007 01:53:00 AM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Avery Johnson will be in San Antonio on Saturday night, but it isn't because his Mavericks are playing the Spurs; Johnson's number 6 jersey is being retired by the Spurs.

Johnson is an odds-on favorite to launch into some motivational talk, compliments of his recent book, "Aspire Higher". It's a great honor, though, and should be a nice night for both AJ and the Spurs.
Source: San Antonio Express-News
Sat, Dec 22, 2007 10:19:00 AM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Coach Avery Johnson was fined $25,000 Monday for his actions during a game against the Indiana Pacers last week.

The coach was fined for not leaving the court in a timely manner and for verbal abuse of a game official. He was ejected with 8:34 remaining in the fourth quarter on Nov. 23 against Indiana.
Mon, Nov 26, 2007 06:16:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Avery Johnson is reportedly looking forward to coaching the Mavericks during the remaining three seasons of his contract, and supposed tension between him and owner Mark Cuban has been exaggerated, a source close to the team said Sunday.

Johnson is set to make just $2.5 million next season and there was speculation that he would be unhappy unless his current deal was restructured. However, Johnson has every intention of honoring the deal, and the source reiterated that Cuban and Johnson remain friends and have no problems.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Mon, Jul 24, 2006 09:00:00 AM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Avery Johnson's press conference after Game 5 was riddled with insinuations about the officiating of the game.

He refused to say anything directly about the officiating, but was clearly under the belief that the officials cost his team twice. The first time was the foul call on Dirk Nowitzki, as Johnson demanded that a Dallas Morning News beat writer tell the room his version of what he saw. The reporter refused and the topic was eventually changed to the Josh Howard timeout. Johnson insinuated that Howard was verifying with the bench when to call the timeout and that the officials charged him with it at that point. Johnson did a good job of avoiding direct comments on the officiating, but it was obvious that he was furious with the officials.
Mon, Jun 19, 2006 01:21:00 AM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Avery Johnson's comments regarding Jerry Stackhouse's suspension may result in a fine.

Johnson's comments on ESPN radio were very outspoken and derogatory toward the league, and while he probably won't be suspended, a large fine is almost a certainty.
Fri, Jun 16, 2006 07:14:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

A Phoenix Suns fan who got into a fight with the wife of Avery Johnson in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals is no longer pursuing charges.

Rebecca Kettle filed a criminal assault complaint against Cassandra Johnson, saying she was hit on the shoulder during a verbal confrontation May 30. She and her boyfriend, Jose Martinez, said in a statement Friday that they were dropping the case. The Suns have apparently enticed the couple to drop the suit. In exchange, they get free playoff tickets next season.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Sat, Jun 10, 2006 12:08:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Two Phoenix Suns season-ticket holders said they filed a misdemeanor assault complaint against Cassandra Johnson, the wife of Mavericks coach Avery Johnson, on Tuesday.

Ron Duranti, who was seated behind Johnson, said she "took at least three swings at the woman." Duranti said the swings missed and she ended up making contact with a man. "Some lady was getting pissed off because we were cheering for the Suns," fan Jose Martinez said. "She's dropping [expletives] and her two kids are crying."
Source: Dallas Morning News
Wed, May 31, 2006 09:16:00 AM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

As expected, Avery Johnson was named the NBA's coach of the year on Tuesday.

The "Little General's" career record is 76-24 since taking over for Don Nelson last year. The Suns' Mike D'Antoni was the runner-up, but it wasn't even close.
Tue, Apr 25, 2006 05:26:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Numerous sources said Monday that Avery Johnson will be honored with the league's coach of the year sometime on Tuesday.

Johnson won the nationwide ballot of media members, besting Detroit's Flip Saunders, San Antonio's Gregg Popovich and Phoenix's Mike D'Antoni. His career record is 76-24 since taking over for Don Nelson last season. "He got a great opportunity, and he's a great coach who took that opportunity and ran with it," Nelson said.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Tue, Apr 25, 2006 09:23:00 AM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Avery Johnson got his 50th win as a coach tonight, becoming the fastest coach to 50 wins in NBA history.

He's on his way to his first All-Star game next month to coach the West.
Tue, Jan 31, 2006 11:17:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Mavericks announced the retirement of guard Avery Johnson.

The Mavs decided that they'd rather keep Dan Dickau as their emergency point guard, and this opens up a roster spot for him. Johnson, who still could be available during the season if injuries strike, will act the top assistant to coach Don Nelson.
Thu, Oct 28, 2004 10:33:00 PM
Avery Johnson - G - Mavericks

Mavericks signed guard Avery Johnson to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

This deal was actually agreed to nearly three months ago. Johnson is signing on as a player-coach. He'll probably head to the injured list until Jason Terry, Devin Harris or Marquis Daniels gets hurt.
Thu, Sep 30, 2004 10:22:00 PM

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