Johnny Egan (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1939 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2022 (aged 83) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Weaver (Hartford, Connecticut) |
| College | Providence (1958–1961) |
| NBA draft | 1961: 2nd round, 12th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Detroit Pistons |
| Playing career | 1961–1972 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 25, 15, 11, 21 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| 1961–1963 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1963–1965 | New York Knicks |
| 1965–1968 | Baltimore Bullets |
| 1968–1970 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1970 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1970–1972 | San Diego / Houston Rockets |
| As a coach: | |
| 1973–1976 | Houston Rockets |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,521 (7.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,284 (1.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,102 (3.0 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
John Francis Egan (January 31, 1939 – July 21, 2022) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played for the Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Baltimore Bullets, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Diego / Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association from 1961 to 1972. He coached the Rockets from 1973 to 1976.