Neil Johnston
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Donald Neil Johnston (February 4, 1929 – September 28, 1978) was an American basketball player and coach. A center, Johnston played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1951 to 1959. He was a member of the Philadelphia Warriors for his entire career. Known for his hook shot, Johnston was a six-time NBA All-Star; he led the NBA in scoring three times and led the league in rebounding once. He won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 1956. After his playing career ended due to a knee injury, Johnston coached in the NBA, in other professional basketball leagues, and at the collegiate level. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1990.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1929-02-04)February 4, 1929 Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1978(1978-09-28) (aged 49) Irving, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Chillicothe (Chillicothe, Ohio) |
| College | Ohio State (1946–1948) |
| Playing career | 1951–1959 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 6 |
| Coaching career | 1959–1963 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1951–1959 | Philadelphia Warriors |
| 1961–1962 | Pittsburgh Rens |
| As coach: | |
| 1959–1961 | Philadelphia Warriors |
| 1961–1963 | Pittsburgh Rens |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career playing statistics | |
| Points | 10,023 (19.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,856 (11.3 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,269 (2.5 apg) |
Stats  at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Career coaching record | |
| NBA | 95–59 (.617) |
| Basketball Hall of Fame as player | |
| College Basketball Hall of Fame Inducted in 2006 | |