Joe Johnson #7
In 2006, the Letter Jacket Committee approached Joe Johnson about becoming the lead sponsor for the “Jammin for Jackets” Basketball Tournament. Joe graciously agreed to come on board. We are deeply honored and grateful to Joe for giving back to the hometown community.
Joe began his career at Little Rock Central. Over his career, Joe has achieved numerous awards including the following:
Joe has found a new home with the Brooklyn Nets. Since joining the Nets, Joe is still one of the NBA’s premier players and a member of the NBA All Star team.
In addition to being and NBA All Star, Joe was a member of the USA World Championship Team during 2006. Joe played in all nine World Championship games which were held in Japan. The USA team finished the tournament with a 9-1 record and the Bronze Medal. We hope to see Joe on the USA Olympic team in the coming years.
The Letter Jacket Committee and Volunteers would like to thank Joe Johnson for helping sponsor the “Jammin for Jackets” Basketball Tournament. We wish Joe and the Brooklyn Nets the best of luck for the 2012-2013 season.
Joe began his career at Little Rock Central. Over his career, Joe has achieved numerous awards including the following:
- NBA All- Star
- USA World Championship Team
- 3 times All Conference
- 2 times All State
- Adidas All-American as a senior
- Kentucky Derby Festival All-American as a senior
- Co-MVP of the 5A State Tournament in 1998-99 when Central won the State Championship
- Led Little Rock Central to 74-15 record over his three-year career
- Named Mr. Basketball for the 1998-99 school year by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Joe has found a new home with the Brooklyn Nets. Since joining the Nets, Joe is still one of the NBA’s premier players and a member of the NBA All Star team.
In addition to being and NBA All Star, Joe was a member of the USA World Championship Team during 2006. Joe played in all nine World Championship games which were held in Japan. The USA team finished the tournament with a 9-1 record and the Bronze Medal. We hope to see Joe on the USA Olympic team in the coming years.
The Letter Jacket Committee and Volunteers would like to thank Joe Johnson for helping sponsor the “Jammin for Jackets” Basketball Tournament. We wish Joe and the Brooklyn Nets the best of luck for the 2012-2013 season.
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