Vinnie Johnson Trade History

3 trades, 1978–1981.

1. June 8, 1978 — NJN ↔ NYK

   The New Jersey Nets traded a 1978 1st round draft pick ( Micheal Ray Richardson

   • Micheal Ray Richardson: NJN → NYK
   • 1980 draft pick (Vinnie Johnson was later selected): NJN → NYK — became Vinnie Johnson
   • Phil Jackson: NYK → NJN
   • Winford Boynes: NYK → NJN

2. October 4, 1978 — NYK ↔ SEA

   The New York Knicks traded Lonnie Shelton and a 1979 1st round draft pick ( Vinn

   • Lonnie Shelton: NYK → SEA
   • 1980 draft pick (Vinnie Johnson was later selected): NYK → SEA — became Vinnie Johnson
   • 1982 draft pick (Steve Johnson was later selected): SEA → NYK — became Steve Johnson

3. November 23, 1981 — DET ↔ SEA

   The Seattle SuperSonics traded Vinnie Johnson to the Detroit Pistons for Greg Ke

   • Vinnie Johnson: SEA → DET
   • Greg Kelser: DET → SEA