Vinnie Johnson is a former professional basketball player and entrepreneur from the United States whose net worth stands at $500 million as of 2026. During his NBA playing years from 1979 to 1992, he accumulated earnings of $6 million. Johnson represented three teams throughout his career: the Seattle SuperSonics, Detroit Pistons, and San Antonio Spurs. His time with the Pistons was particularly notable, as he helped secure back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990. Known for his clutch scoring ability off the bench, he earned the nickname 'the Microwave,' reflecting his knack for quickly warming up the team's offense. Johnson scored a total of 11,825 points in his career and was honored with his jersey number, #15, being retired by the Pistons. Vincent Johnson was born on September 1, 1956, in Brooklyn, New York City. He has one younger brother named Eric, who also pursued a professional basketball career and played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz.