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Gus Johnson Retired

Forward · Washington Wizards · 6'7", 220 lb · Drafted 1963
Hall of FameWashington Wizards
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In short

Gus Johnson is a retired forward and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Washington Wizards. High-flying, rim-rattling forward. Career averages: 17.1 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Scoring map · Gus’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 51% · Paint 21%
Rim — 51% of scoring, 42% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim51%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Gus Johnson is a Basketball Hall of Famer. High-flying, rim-rattling forward.

He averaged 17.1 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists over his career.

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Career avg
17.1 ppg
Forward
Rebounds
12.7 rpg
career
Assists
2.3 apg
career
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Gus Johnson is a retired Hall of Fame forward, most associated with the Washington Wizards.

High-flying, rim-rattling forward.

He retired with career averages of 17.1 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: documented sources. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

High-flying, rim-rattling forward.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame forward and Washington Wizards name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame forward
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring75
Playmaking47
Rebounding78
Perimeter D46
Rim protection44
Spacing48
Athleticism66
Clutch58
Hall of FameWashington Wizards
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Gus Johnson is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. High-flying, rim-rattling forward.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
17.1
per game
Career RPG
12.7
per game
Career APG
2.3
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyHigh-flying, rim-rattling forward.

Hardware

5×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame forward and Washington Wizards name.

Gus Johnson's place in history is settled: High-flying, rim-rattling forward.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — an all-time great with the Washington Wizards.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Gus Johnson's career averages?

Gus Johnson averaged 17.1 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Is Gus Johnson in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Gus Johnson is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.