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UCLA Basketball: 15 best former UCLA basketball players who had the best NBA careers

By Ryan Kay

Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fan cutouts of Reggie Miller (left), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (center) and Bill Walton in the stands during the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Marquette Golden Eagles at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Marquette 69-60. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former UCLA player Marques Johnson waves to the crowd. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 518. . . . Marques Johnson. 7

Top three traits: Leadership qualities, shooting ability, and mental toughness

Marques Johnson was a two-time All-Star and a member of the 1977 NBA All-Rookie First Team. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers during his NBA career.

Johnson was selected to the NBA All-Star Game five times. He earned this honor in the following seasons: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, and 1986.

Johnson was recognized for his outstanding performances by being named to the All-NBA Team three times. He received All-NBA Second Team honors in 1979 and 1980, as well as All-NBA Third Team honors in 1981.

.Johnson holds several records in the history of the Milwaukee Bucks. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in field goal percentage and ranks among the top players in various statistical categories.

NBA

His accomplishments, rewards, and achievements:

Five-time NBA All-Star: 1979–1981, 1983, 1986
All-NBA First Team: 1979
Two-time All-NBA Second Team: 1980, 1981
NBA Comeback Player of the Year: 1986
NBA All-Rookie First Team: 1978

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Important Achievements and Accomplishments:

A valuable member of the NCAA championship team (1975)
National college player of the Year (1977)
Consensus first-team All-American (1977)
Second-team All-American – NABC (1976)
John R. Wooden Award Winner: 1977
All-Pac-8: 1969, 1970
Pac-8 Player of the Year: 1977
UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame Member: 1988
#54 Jersey Retired: 1996

Career Stats while Playing at UCLA

Point per game: 14.4
Field Goal %: 56.8
Free Throw %: 69.2
Rebounds per game: 7.8
Assists per game: 1.8