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Boston Celtics jersey history No. 90 - Amir Johnson
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The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA – the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history.
To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team.
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With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards scrambles for a loose ball against Amir Johnson #90 and Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics during Game Six of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at Verizon Center on May 12, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
And for today's article, we will continue with the first of one to wear the No. 90, big man alum Amir Johnson . After ending his high school career, Johnson was picked up with the 56th overall selection of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons .
The Los Angeles, California native played the first four seasons of his pro career with Detroit, and another six with the Toronto Raptors before he signed with Boston in 2015. His stay with the team lasted until he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers .
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During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Johnson wore only jersey No. 90 and put up 6.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.
All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
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