Dave Johnson (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1970 Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | Maine Central Institute (Pittsfield, Maine) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Syracuse (1988–1992) |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 1992–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1993–1994 | Chicago Bulls |
| 1994 | NatWest Zaragoza |
| 1994–1995 | Grand Rapids Mackers |
| 1995 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1995–1996 | JDA Dijon |
| 1996–1997 | Florida Beachdogs |
| 1997–1998 | Pasta Baronia Napoli |
| 1998 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 1998–1999 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 2000 | Mets de Guaynabo |
| 2000–2001 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dave M. Johnson (born November 16, 1970) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for a short time in the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the early 1990s.
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Dave Johnson's Early Life and College Basketball
Dave Johnson was born in Morgan City, Louisiana. He went to Syracuse University for college. During his junior and senior years, he became a very good scorer as a small forward for the Syracuse basketball team.
College Achievements and NBA Draft
After his senior year, Dave took part in a special basketball camp called the Orlando Classic. This camp was for players hoping to join the NBA. Dave was one of the best players there! He was the top scorer in the tournament, averaging 19 points per game. He also showed off his amazing jumping skills, having the highest vertical leap (34 inches) among all the players. Plus, he won the exciting Slam Dunk Contest!
Because of his great performance, the Portland Trail Blazers picked him in the 1992 NBA draft. He was the 26th player chosen overall.
Playing in the NBA
Dave Johnson started his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1992. He played one season with them. After that, he joined the Chicago Bulls for his second and final NBA season. He played 17 games for the Bulls during the 1993–94 season.
After the NBA
Even though his NBA career was short, Dave Johnson continued to play professional basketball for several more years. He played for different teams both in the United States and in other countries until 2001.
External Links
- College and NBA Stats
See also
In Spanish: Dave Johnson (baloncestista) para niños
