Darryl Johnson (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 26, 1965 Flint, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Central (Flint, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (1983–1987) |
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 3 / Pick: 58th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1987–2003 |
| Career history | |
| 1987–1988 | Chicago Rockers |
| 1988 | Chicago Express |
| 1989 | Illinois Express |
| 1989–1990 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1990–1991 | Purefoods Hotdogs |
| 1991 | Youngstown Pride |
| 1991 | Dayton Wings |
| 1991–1992 | Music City Jammers |
| 1992–1994 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1993 | Canadian NBL |
| 1994 | Townsville Suns |
| 1994–1996 | Omaha Racers |
| 1996 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1996–1997 | Napoli Basket |
| 1997–1998 | Valvi Girona |
| 1998 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1998–1999 | Instituto de Córdoba |
| 1999–2001 | Atlético San Isidro |
| 2001–2002 | Flint Fuze |
| 2002–2003 | Unión Deportiva Española Temuco |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Darryl Damone Johnson (born October 26, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. He was known for his skills as a point guard. Darryl played college basketball at Michigan State University. After college, he played for many teams in different leagues, including a short time in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Who is Darryl Johnson?
Darryl Johnson was a talented basketball player. He played professionally for many years. He was born in Flint, Michigan. Darryl is known for his time playing in various leagues around the world.
Growing Up and College Hoops
Darryl Johnson was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1965. He loved playing basketball from a young age. He often played at Jackson Park in his hometown.
He went to Michigan State University for college. There, he played basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He had a very successful four-year career from 1983 to 1987.
Starting His Professional Career
After college, Darryl Johnson was chosen in the 1987 NBA draft. The Golden State Warriors picked him in the third round. He was the 58th player picked overall. However, he never played a game for the Warriors.
Instead, he started his professional career in other leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also played in the World Basketball League (WBL). In 1991, he even won a championship in the WBL.
Playing in the NBA
Darryl Johnson did get a chance to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 11 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1995–96 NBA season. During this time, he averaged 1.1 points per game. He also attended a training camp with the Indiana Pacers in 1990.
Playing Around the World
Darryl Johnson had a long career playing basketball in many different places. He played for teams in the United States. He also played overseas in other countries. He played in the Philippines, Spain, and South America. He was a very experienced player.
He was recognized for his skills in Canada. In 1993, he was named to the All-League Team in the Canadian NBL. He retired from playing professional basketball in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Darryl Johnson para niños
