John Williamson (basketball, born 1951)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1951 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 30, 1996 (aged 45) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wilbur Cross (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| College | New Mexico State (1971–1973) |
| NBA draft | 1973: 6th round, 96th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Atlanta Hawks |
| Playing career | 1973–1982 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 1973–1977 | New York Nets |
| 1977–1978 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1978–1980 | New Jersey Nets |
| 1980 | Washington Bullets |
| 1982 | Las Vegas Silvers |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career ABA and NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,017 (17.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,274 (2.5 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,441 (2.8 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Lee Williamson (November 10, 1951 – November 30, 1996) was an American basketball player. He helped the New York Nets win two league championships in the American Basketball Association (ABA) in the 1970s.
Williamson played high school basketball at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven, Connecticut and played college basketball for the New Mexico State Aggies. He was a 6'2" guard. He was nicknamed "Super John" for his highly efficient jump shooting.