Darryl Johnson (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 26, 1965 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| 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 born in Flint, Michigan. Darryl played college basketball at Michigan State University.
After college, he was chosen in the 1987 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. However, he did not play for them. Instead, he spent most of his career playing in other professional leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) and the World Basketball League (WBL). Later in his career, he played in South America.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Darryl Johnson grew up playing basketball in Jackson Park in Flint, Michigan. He was a talented player from a young age.
He then played four successful years of college basketball. From 1983 to 1987, he was a key player for Michigan State University. His time there helped him prepare for a professional career.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Darryl Johnson began his professional journey. He played in several different leagues.
Playing in the CBA
The Continental Basketball Association (CBA) was a major league for players hoping to reach the NBA. Darryl played for several CBA teams. These included the Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets, Rockford Lightning, Omaha Racers, Idaho Stampede, and Flint Fuze. In 1996, he was recognized as one of the best players in the league. He was named to the All-CBA Second Team.
NBA Experience
Darryl Johnson also had a brief time in the NBA. He played 11 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1995–96 NBA season. He also attended training camp with the Indiana Pacers in 1990.
International Play and Other Leagues
Besides the CBA and NBA, Darryl played in other leagues. He was a champion in the World Basketball League (WBL) in 1991. He also played in the Canadian NBL in 1993, where he was named to the All-League Team. Towards the end of his career, he played basketball in other countries, including South America.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Basketball-Reference.com
- ACB.com profile
- Townsville Suns stats
- Blog entry
- Article links – [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
See also
In Spanish: Darryl Johnson para niños
