Chris Johnson (basketball, born 1990) facts for kids

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Chris Johnson

Johnson with Dayton in March 2010
Élan Chalon
Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1990-04-29) April 29, 1990 (age 35) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
High school	Brookhaven (Columbus, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	Dayton (2008–2012)
NBA Draft	2012 / Undrafted
Pro career	2012–present
League	LNB Pro A
Career history
2012–2013	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2013	Memphis Grizzlies
2013–2014	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2014	Boston Celtics
2014	Philadelphia 76ers
2014–2015	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2015	Utah Jazz
2015	Milwaukee Bucks
2015–2016	Utah Jazz
2016–2017	Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2017–2018	BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
2018–2019	Hapoel Jerusalem
2019–2020	JL Bourg
2019–2023	Hapoel Holon
2023–2025	Hapoel Jerusalem
2025–present	Élan Chalon
Career highlights and awards
2× All-Champions League Defensive Team (2022, 2023) All-Champions League First Team (2022) Israeli League champion (2022) 2× All-Israeli League First Team (2021, 2022) 2× Israeli League Best Defender (2021, 2022) Israeli Cup winner (2019) NBA D-League champion (2013) NBA D-League All-Star (2014) NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2013) NIT champion (2010) NIT Most Valuable Player (2010) Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player (2010) Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2009)

Christapher Johnson (born April 29, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Élan Chalon in France. Chris is 6 feet 6 inches tall. He plays as a small forward or shooting guard. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the University of Dayton.

College Basketball Journey

Chris Johnson played four years of college basketball at the University of Dayton. He showed great improvement each year.

Freshman Season (2008-2009)

In his first year, Chris played in 34 games. He averaged about 6.3 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Sophomore Season (2009-2010)

During his second year, he played 36 games. His averages went up to 11.9 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

Junior Season (2010-2011)

As a junior, Chris started all 36 games. He averaged 11.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. He was great at shooting free throws, making 83% of them. He also led his team in steals and three-pointers made. Chris scored 10 or more points in 24 games that season.

Senior Season (2011-2012)

In his final college year, Chris was a co-MVP for his team. He helped the Flyers get a 20-13 record. They also made it to the NIT tournament for the third time in a row. He played well against strong teams, scoring 20 points against Alabama. In 32 games, he averaged 12.4 points and 6.4 rebounds.

Professional Basketball Career

After college, Chris Johnson began his professional basketball journey. He played for several teams in the NBA and overseas.

Starting in the NBA D-League (2012-2013)

Chris was not chosen in the 2012 NBA draft. However, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the Summer League. Later, he was picked by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA Development League (now G-League).

First NBA Call-Up (Memphis Grizzlies)

In January 2013, Chris signed a short contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He played his first NBA game on January 23, 2013. After his contract ended, he returned to the Vipers. He helped the Vipers win the NBA D-League championship in 2013.

Playing for the Boston Celtics (2014)

In January 2014, Chris signed with the Boston Celtics. He quickly made an impact, scoring 11 points in one of his first games. He signed a longer deal with the Celtics in February. He played 40 games for them, averaging 6.3 points.

Short Stints with NBA Teams (2014-2015)

Chris continued to play in the NBA. He joined the Philadelphia 76ers in September 2014. After nine games, he was waived. He then signed with the Utah Jazz in January 2015. Later, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks in March 2015.

Full Season with Utah Jazz (2015-2016)

Chris signed a multi-year deal with the Utah Jazz in March 2015. He played his first full NBA season with them in 2015-2016. He appeared in 70 games that season. Overall, he played 82 games for the Jazz over two seasons.

Return to the D-League (2016-2017)

In November 2016, Chris returned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He averaged 13.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. He also played in the NBA Summer League for the Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets in 2017.

Playing Overseas: France and Israel

Chris then began playing basketball internationally.

First Time in France (2017-2018)

In November 2017, Chris signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque in France. He was even named the Pro A MVP of the Month in February 2018. He averaged 15.5 points per game in France.

Playing in Israel (2018-2019)

In July 2018, Chris joined Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel. He helped his team win the 2019 Israeli Basketball State Cup.

Back to France (2019-2020)

Chris returned to France in July 2019, signing with JL Bourg. He averaged 11.5 points and 4 rebounds per game.

Return to Israel (2020-2025)

In August 2020, Chris signed with Hapoel Holon in Israel. He played there for several seasons. He was recognized as the Israeli League Best Defender twice (2021, 2022). He also helped Hapoel Holon win the Israeli League championship in 2022. In July 2023, he signed again with Hapoel Jerusalem.

Current Team: Élan Chalon (2025-Present)

As of July 2025, Chris Johnson plays for Élan Chalon in France. He signed with them on July 20, 2025.

Chris Johnson's NBA Statistics

Here are Chris Johnson's average statistics from his time in the NBA regular season.

About Chris's Family

Chris Johnson is the son of Nicole Johnson. He has two siblings, a sister named Ty’onna and a brother named Maurice.

See also

In Spanish: Chris Johnson (baloncestista de 1990) para niños