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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 7, 1957 New York City, New York, U. S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Haaren (Manhattan, New York) |
| College | Wichita State (1975–1979) |
| NBA draft | 1979: 3rd round, 54th overall pick |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1979–1980 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 21 |
| Career history | |
| 1979–1980 | Utica Olympics |
| 1979–1980 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1980–1981 | Rochester Zeniths |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Lynbert R. Johnson (born September 7, 1957) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was selected in the 1979 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, playing nine games for them in the 1979–80 season, averaging 3.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. During his tenure at Wichita State University his nickname was 'Cheese'[1] which was a name given to him by some of the older guys who watched him play at Rucker Park. Also, he would smile extremely wide when someone would fall while on the basketball court. Johnson was inducted into the Wichita State Shocker Sports Hall of Fame in 1986.[1]