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Vinnie Johnson
b. 1956Brooklyn, NYItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
The Microwave
Biography
The Microwave; Detroit Pistons SG; 2x NBA champion Bad Boys; Brooklyn Italian-American scorer. 2x NBA champion (Bad Boys Pistons 1989-90); hit game-winning shot in Game 5 of 1990 Finals
Notable For
- The Microwave
- Detroit Pistons SG
- 2x NBA champion Bad Boys
- Brooklyn Italian-American scorer
Honors & Recognition
- 2x NBA champion (Bad Boys Pistons 1989-90)
- hit game-winning shot in Game 5 of 1990 Finals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vinnie Johnson Italian?
Yes — Vinnie Johnson is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. The Microwave
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Basketball
- Years
- b. 1956
- Birth Place
- Brooklyn, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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