HEATWAVE - I was an NBA star who earned just $5m during career – but I quit to make own company and am now worth $400million
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/8636410/vinnie-johnson-nba-detroit-pistons-piston-group/ I was an NBA star who earned just $5m during career – but I quit to make own company and am now worth $400million Bob Williams Published: 10:45 ET, Jul 19 2023 Updated: 9:22 ET, Jul 21 2023 THE Pistons' Vinnie Johnson has long been hailed as having one of the NBA's most memorable nicknames. Known as The Microwave, Johnson had an uncanny ability to heat up quickly off the bench. But he's also one of the greatest businessmen in league history. Johnson was known as The Microwave for his ability to score points quickly off the bench Credit: Getty The 66-year-old is now worth $400million after a successful business career Credit: Getty The former Detroit Pistons sixth man has transformed his $5 million career earnings into a $400 million fortune. After an illustrious career in which he won two NBA titles, Johnson hung up his sneakers in 1992. He then started his own automobile supply compan