Jimmer Fredette Can Be This Generation’s Vinnie "The Microwave" Johnson

June 25th, 2013 by Andrew Sweat Leave a reply »
If Jimmer Fredette is willing to engage in identify theft to bolster his career, he might want to find the social security number of Vinnie “the Microwave” Johnson as a start.

Jimmer’s career as a valuable role player can blossom just like Johnson’s did with the 1980s Bad Boy Detroit Pistons, but only if he gets the same opportunity.

After being drafted seventh overall in the 1979 NBA draft, the Seattle SuperSonics traded Vinnie to the Pistons early in his third season. Fredette has just finished his second season in the league with the dysfunctional, immature, rudderless Sacramento Kings. Jimmer’s fans can only pray he gets traded next year to a better, more stable team.

Because if he does somehow escape Sactown in Year 3, Jimmer has the potential to be a key role player in a better situation by providing instant offense off the bench, just like Vinnie Johnson did in helping the Pistons win the 1989 and 1990 NBA Finals.

 

The Similarities: The Jimmer vs. The Microwave

There are a number of similarities between Fredette and Johnson. Both stand 6’2”, weight close to ...

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