Darius Johnson-Odom facts for kids
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| No. 7 – Al-Difaa Al-Jawi | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 28, 1989 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S |
| High school | Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1.62 in) |
| Listed weight | 98 kg (216 lb) |
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| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| League | Iraqi Basketball Premier League |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2012–2013 | →Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2013 | Spartak St. Petersburg |
| 2013 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| 2014 | Springfield Armor |
| 2014 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2014–2015 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| 2015 | Trabzonspor |
| 2016 | Olympiacos |
| 2016–2017 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 2017–2018 | Vanoli Cremona |
| 2018–2019 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2019–2020 | Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 2020–2021 | Orléans Loiret Basket |
| 2021–2022 | Le Mans Sarthe |
| 2022–2023 | Rapid București |
| 2024 | Orléans Loiret Basket |
| 2024-Present | Al-Difaa Al-Jawi |
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Darius "Darjo" Earvin Johnson-Odom (born September 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Al-Difaa Al-Jawi in the Iraqi Basketball Premier League. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball at Marquette University. In his final year at Marquette, he was named first-team All-Big East, which is a big honor in college basketball.
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Player Profile: What Kind of Player is Darius?
Darius Johnson-Odom is known as a point guard and a shooting guard. He stands about 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall and weighs around 220 pounds (100 kg). His height and weight help him be a strong player on the court.
Professional Career: Darius's Journey in Basketball
Darius played three seasons at Marquette University. After college, he was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2012 NBA draft. He was the 55th player picked overall. Right after being drafted, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Playing for the Lakers and D-Fenders
During the 2012–13 NBA season, Darius spent time with the Lakers and their D-League team, the Los Angeles D-Fenders. The D-League (now called the G League) is a league where players can develop their skills. He was often sent to play with the D-Fenders to get more game time.
On January 7, 2013, the Lakers decided to let Darius go. He had played only four games for the Lakers, totaling just 6 minutes. Most of his time was spent with the D-Fenders, where he was their top scorer, averaging 21 points per game.
Playing Overseas: Russia, China, and More
After leaving the Lakers, Darius moved to Russia. On January 24, 2013, he joined Spartak St. Petersburg for the rest of the 2012–13 season.
He returned to the U.S. to play for the Boston Celtics in the 2013 Orlando Summer League. Later that year, he signed with the Lakers again but was released before the season started. In October 2013, he signed with the Sichuan Blue Whales in China. However, he left the team after only four games.
Back to the D-League and a Short NBA Return
In January 2014, Darius joined the Springfield Armor in the D-League.
On March 14, 2014, he signed a short 10-day contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. After this contract ended, he was not offered another one. This was his last time playing in an NBA game.
During his NBA career, Darius played 7 games. He holds a unique record: he attempted 11 shots from the field but didn't make any of them. He also didn't score any points from free throws, meaning he finished his NBA career without scoring a single point. He also holds the record for playing the most NBA games (7) without scoring any points.
Continuing His International Career
After his time in the NBA, Darius continued to play basketball in many different countries:
- On August 2, 2014, he signed with Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy for the 2014–15 season.
- In June 2015, he moved to Turkey to play for Trabzonspor.
- In December 2015, he left Trabzonspor and joined Olympiacos Piraeus in Greece.
- In June 2016, Darius signed with Dinamo Sassari in Italy.
- In February 2017, he moved to Vanoli Cremona, also in Italy, and re-signed with them in September 2017.
Recent Teams and the Iowa Wolves
On September 24, 2018, Darius signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was later waived by them in October 2018. He then joined the Iowa Wolves, a G League team. During the 2018–19 season, he was a top player for the Iowa Wolves, averaging 22.5 points per game.
In March 2019, Darius signed with Reggio Emilia in Italy and extended his contract for two more years in July 2019.
He then played for Orléans Loiret Basket in France from 2020 to 2021. In October 2021, he signed with Le Mans Sarthe, another French team.
In July 2022, he joined Rapid București in Romania.
In February 2024, Darius returned to Orléans Loiret Basket in France, where he averaged 13.9 points and 6.4 assists per game.
Most recently, on September 21, 2024, Darius Johnson-Odom signed with Al-Difaa Al-Jawi in the Iraqi Basketball Premier League.
The Basketball Tournament: A Million-Dollar Win!
Darius has also played in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), which is a special annual tournament where the winning team gets a million dollars! He plays for the Golden Eagles, a team made up mostly of former Marquette players.
He first played with them in TBT 2016 and TBT 2017. In TBT 2020, his team won the entire tournament and the $1 million prize! Darius was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament. He averaged 16.8 points per game and scored 15 points in the championship game. He returned to play for the Golden Eagles again in TBT 2022.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2009–10 | Marquette | 34 | 22 | 29.7 | .455 | .474 | .677 | 2.7 | 2.4 | .9 | .2 | 13.0 |
| 2010–11 | Marquette | 37 | 35 | 30.0 | .433 | .364 | .708 | 3.0 | 2.4 | .8 | .2 | 15.8 |
| 2011–12 | Marquette | 34 | 33 | 32.9 | .447 | .385 | .764 | 3.5 | 2.7 | .9 | .1 | 18.3 |
| Career | 105 | 90 | 30.8 | .443 | .402 | .722 | 3.1 | 2.5 | .9 | .2 | 15.7 | |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | L.A. Lakers | 4 | 0 | 1.5 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2013–14 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 5.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .7 | .3 | .3 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 3.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .9 | .3 | .1 | .0 | .0 | |
NBA D-League
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Los Angeles | 13 | 13 | 39.8 | .440 | .393 | .817 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 1.3 | .2 | 21.0 |
| 2013–14 | Springfield | 27 | 26 | 35.9 | .453 | .356 | .815 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 1.4 | .2 | 22.0 |
| Career | 40 | 39 | 37.2 | .448 | .369 | .816 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 1.4 | .2 | 21.7 | |
International Leagues
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | St. Petersburg | 13 | 4 | 10.3 | .418 | .200 | .692 | .9 | .9 | .3 | .0 | 5.3 |
| 2013–14 | Sichuan | 5 | 0 | 30.8 | .596 | .556 | .806 | 3.4 | 2.2 | .6 | .2 | 20.4 |
| Career | 18 | 4 | 16.0 | .509 | .294 | .758 | 1.6 | 1.2 | .4 | .1 | 9.5 | |
