Avery Johnson, veteran NBA player and coach has reportedly slashed the asking price of his Woodland, Texas home by $1.5 million and listed it for $7.5 million, according to few sources.
The Realtor Blog reports that Johnson's home first came into the market for $9 million in mid 2013. However, failing to sell over a considerable period of time, he chopped off a chunk of the asking price and reduced it by one and half million.
According to the listing records, the home is a 14,396 square feet, single family residence sitting on a large 1.69 acre lot. Comprising of seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the place exudes a sophisticated charm.
The multi-winged home has high cathedral ceilings, mixed flooring and large glass windows and wooden doors. Exclusive features of the residence include a paneled office, a theater, a game room, a wet-bar and basketball-themed bedrooms. A Jacuzzi and a gym are also some of its exquisite features.
Outside, the home has ample greens and a basketball court, a motor court, a pool with fountains and a sports area.
The listing describes the place as:
CARLTON WOODS - Exquisite Jauregui Architect & Design built on the most revered 17th Hole of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. Museum quality finishes including Ornate Stone work, Hand Scraped wood floors, Heirloom feel built-ins, pristine wall treatments and murals. Main floor features game & theater rooms with concessions, climatized wine grotto. Master Suite sanctuary is in a class of its own. Private gated entry with motor court, full basketball/sport court. Incomparable pool and grounds.
Check out the photos, here.
Johnson played in the NBA from 1988 to 2004 for several teams. He gained much fame with his stint as 'Point Guard' with the San Antonio Spurs. He played three seasons with the team and in course earned the moniker 'the Little General' for his short stature and also for his friendship with teammate David "the Admiral" Robinson.
He started coaching teams after his retirement. He has coached the Dallas Nets and the Brooklyn Nets. He joined ESPN as an analyst in October 2008.
More recently, he joined "Express-News Spurs Writer Jabari Young" to talk about a game of Spurs versus Utah Jazz in a podcast. Listen to what Johnson had to say, here.
