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Vinnie Johnson was nicknamed “The Microwave” because of his ability to heat up and start scoring points very quickly off the bench.

The nickname was famously coined by Boston Celtics guard Danny Ainge, who said Johnson could “heat up in a hurry” — just like a microwave oven. Johnson played for the Detroit Pistons during their “Bad Boys” era in the 1980s and was known for his instant offense, often coming into games and scoring in rapid bursts without needing time to warm up.

His quick scoring made him a vital sixth man, especially during the Pistons’ championship runs in 1989 and 1990.