Johnny Newman
Newman with the New Jersey Nets circa 1993/1994 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 28, 1963 Danville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | George Washington (Danville, Virginia) |
| College | Richmond (1982–1986) |
| NBA draft | 1986: 2nd round, 29th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Playing career | 1986–2003 |
| Position | Small forward / shooting guard |
| Number | 22, 4, 20, 2 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1987 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1987–1990 | New York Knicks |
| 1990–1993 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1993–1994 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1994–1997 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1997–1998 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1999 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1999–2001 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2001–2002 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2002–2003 | Panionios |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12,740 (11.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,536 (2.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,688 (1.5 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Sylvester Newman Jr. (born November 28, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6' 7" and 210 lb (95 kg) swingman, Newman starred at the University of Richmond, before going on to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In his sixteen seasons (1986–2002) in the NBA, he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks.