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Neil Johnston Retired

Center · Golden State Warriors · 6'11", 245 lb · Drafted 1951
1× NBA ChampionHall of FameGolden State Warriors
NBAGolden State WarriorsCenters
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In short

Neil Johnston is a retired center and Basketball Hall of Famer, most associated with the Golden State Warriors. A hook-shot scoring champion. Career averages: 19.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Scoring map · Neil’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 53% · Paint 21%
Rim — 53% of scoring, 44% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 3% of scoring, 3% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 1% of shotsMid-range (L) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shotsPaint — 21% of scoring, 26% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots
  • Rim53%
  • Paint21%
  • Mid-range (L)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Neil Johnston is a Basketball Hall of Famer. A hook-shot scoring champion.

He averaged 19.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists and won 1 title over his career.

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Career avg
19.4 ppg
Center
Rebounds
11.3 rpg
career
Assists
2.5 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Golden State Warriors
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Neil Johnston is a retired Hall of Fame center, most associated with the Golden State Warriors.

A hook-shot scoring champion.

He retired with career averages of 19.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

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

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

A hook-shot scoring champion.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame center and Golden State Warriors name.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame center
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
85/100
Scoring87
Playmaking48
Rebounding73
Perimeter D46
Rim protection60
Spacing36
Athleticism67
Clutch58
Hall of FameGolden State Warriors
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

Neil Johnston is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. A hook-shot scoring champion.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
19.4
per game
Career RPG
11.3
per game
Career APG
2.5
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyA hook-shot scoring champion.
Titles1× NBA champion.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
3×
Scoring champion
6×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame center and Golden State Warriors name.

Neil Johnston's place in history is settled: A hook-shot scoring champion.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

A Hall of Famer — 1× champion with the Golden State Warriors.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Neil Johnston's career averages?

Neil Johnston averaged 19.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Is Neil Johnston in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Neil Johnston is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.