Nba History [unofficial] | Michael Jordan-era And More (in All Airness)

Two-time Junior College All-American, Missouri star and NBA Champion, Clay Johnson.Clay discusses his childhood love of multiple sports - including three years playing soccer (football) - where he developed skills that he would use to his advantage, on a basketball court. His journey to the NBA almost didn't happen. Following high school, Clay contemplated a career as a plumber, before being convinced to attend junior college, where he became a two-time All-American at Penn Valley Community College. He still ranks (see pages 26 & 58) Top 10 for 'Rebounds in a Season' and 'Rebounds in a Career'. Atop these lofty achievements, he's also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA Region XVI) Hall of Fame.Johnson was recruited to the University of Missouri, by Coach Norm Stewart. As a junior, Clay scored a career-high 39 points, in a game against Colorado. In his senior season, he was a team captain, hitting a game-winning jump shot, to advance Mizzou to