“I doubt if Johnston will ever receive the recognition that Mikan got because Neil didn’t come into the league with the fanfare and blowing of trumpets that accompanied Mikan.” If ever a player picked a bad time to dominate the NBA, it was the Philadelphia Warriors’ Neil Johnston. He rose to prominence as George Mikan’s Minneapolis Lakers dynasty came to a close. He faded as Bill Russell began constructing a new one in Boston.
I got to talk with Johnston a couple times when he was assistant coach with Blazers (72-74)
He seemed like a nice man to this young kid. I wasn't aware of his career until later and wished I coulda met him again
Thanks for illuminating Johnston's terrific contributions.
"flotsam and Johnston"? : - ) Perfect.
I'd also encourage "overstate" instead of "understate".