 Johnson, in 1972. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 19, 1944 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Clairton (Clairton, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Murray State (1963–1966) |
| NBA draft | 1966: 3rd round, 21st overall pick |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1967–1983 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Number | 24, 41, 10, 20, 13, 7, 11, 2, 23 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1967 | Kentucky Colonels |
| 1967–1968 | New Jersey Americans / New York Nets |
| 1968–1969 | Houston Mavericks |
| 1969–1971 | Pittsburgh Pipers / Condors |
| 1971–1972 | Carolina Cougars |
| 1972–1974 | San Diego Conquistadors |
| 1974–1975 | Memphis Sounds |
| 1975 | San Diego Sails |
| 1975–1976 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1976–1977 | SP Federale Lugano |
| 1978 | Indiana Wizards |
| 1978–1979 | Ármann |
| 1979–1981 | River Plate |
| 1981–1983 | KR Basket |
| As coach: | |
| 1978–1979 | Ármann (men's) |
| 1981–1983 | KR Basket (men's) |
| 1981–1983 | KR Basket (women's) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As head coach:
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| Career ABA statistics | |
| Points | 10,538 (16.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,263 (6.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 984 (1.5 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Stewart "Stew" Johnson (born August 19, 1944) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'8" (2.03 m) tall forward/center from Murray State University, who was born in New York City, Johnson was selected by the New York Knicks in the third round of the 1966 NBA draft. However, Johnson never played in the NBA, joining the rival American Basketball Association instead.