Joe Johnson (basketball) facts for kids
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Johnson in 2022
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| Shooting guard / small forward | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | June 29, 1981 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| High school | Little Rock Central (Little Rock, Arkansas) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Arkansas (1999–2001) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2001–2018, 2021–2022 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2012 | Atlanta Hawks | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2016 | Brooklyn Nets | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | Miami Heat | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Utah Jazz | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | Houston Rockets | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Boston Celtics | |||||||||||||
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| Career statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 20,407 (16.0 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 5,059 (4.0 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 5,001 (3.9 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. People called him "Iso Joe" because he was great at scoring by himself. He played high school basketball for Little Rock Central High School and college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
After two years in college, he joined the 2001 NBA draft. The Boston Celtics picked him as the 10th player overall. Joe Johnson was chosen for the NBA All-Star team seven times. He also played for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets. He even played for the U.S. national team. Joe Johnson is one of only 50 NBA players to score over 20,000 points in his career.
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Early Life and High School
Joe Johnson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. When he was young, he was part of the William E. Thrasher Boys & Girls Club. He went to Little Rock Central High School. This school was known for producing other famous athletes.
In his final year at Central High, Joe led his team, the Tigers, to win their 18th state championship. Because of his amazing skills, he was named Arkansas Mr. Basketball in 1999.
College Career
Joe Johnson played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. In his first year, 1999–2000, he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. He also made the SEC All-Tournament team. He helped Arkansas win the 2000 SEC men's basketball tournament championship.
In his second year, 2000–01, he continued to play well. He was named to the All-SEC second team. He also received honors as an All-American. After two successful years, he decided to join the NBA.
Professional Career
Boston Celtics (2001–2002)
After college, Joe Johnson was picked by the Boston Celtics in the 2001 NBA draft. He was the 10th player chosen overall. He played 48 games for the Celtics in his first season. On February 20, 2002, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix Suns (2002–2005)
Joe Johnson became a strong player for the Phoenix Suns. He was especially good at shooting three-pointers. In the 2004–05 season, Johnson and the Suns had a great record, winning 62 games and losing only 20.
During the 2005 NBA playoffs, Johnson got hurt. He needed surgery for a broken bone in his face after trying to dunk. He missed some playoff games but came back wearing a face mask. The Suns lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Atlanta Hawks (2005–2012)
In 2005, Joe Johnson wanted to play a bigger role. He joined the Atlanta Hawks. In his first season with the Hawks, he led the team in many ways. He scored the most points, had the most assists, and made the most three-pointers. He was one of only five players in the league to average at least 20 points and six assists that season.
On March 7, 2006, Johnson scored a career-high 42 points. He also had his first "triple-double" (scoring double digits in three different stats) on February 1, 2006. In 2007, he was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team. He also made the All-Star Game in 2008.
Johnson helped the Hawks reach the playoffs for the first time in nine years. They played well against the strong Boston Celtics, taking them to a Game 7. On July 8, 2010, Johnson signed a big contract with the Hawks. At that time, it made him the highest-paid player in the NBA.
Brooklyn Nets (2012–2016)
On July 11, 2012, Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He started slowly but soon began to play very well. He made several game-winning shots for the Nets. On December 16, 2013, Johnson made a career-high 10 three-pointers in one game.
In January 2014, he made another game-winning shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Later, he was chosen for his seventh All-Star game. On February 25, 2015, he became one of only seven NBA players to reach 18,000 career points and 1,600 three-pointers. On February 25, 2016, the Nets released him.
Miami Heat (2016)
On February 27, 2016, Joe Johnson signed with the Miami Heat. He made his debut the next day, scoring 12 points. In his second game, he scored 24 points. Johnson helped the Heat reach the second round of the playoffs. They were eventually defeated by the Toronto Raptors.
Utah Jazz (2016–2018)
On July 8, 2016, Johnson signed a two-year contract with the Utah Jazz. He was supposed to come off the bench, but an injury to another player put him in the starting lineup. He scored 29 points in his first game for the Jazz.
On April 15, 2017, Johnson scored 21 points off the bench. He made a game-winning shot at the buzzer to help the Jazz win Game 1 of their playoff series. The Jazz went on to win the series, which was their first playoff series victory since 2010. Johnson missed many games in the 2017–18 season due to a wrist injury. On February 8, 2018, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings, but he was released three days later.
Houston Rockets (2018)
On February 14, 2018, Johnson signed with the Houston Rockets. He played his first game for them that same day, scoring nine points. He helped the Rockets win against the Sacramento Kings.
BIG3 and The Basketball Tournament (2019–present)
In March 2019, Joe Johnson joined the BIG3 basketball league. On August 27, 2019, he was named BIG3 MVP. He won his first BIG3 championship with the Triplets team on September 1, 2019.
He briefly returned to the NBA, signing with the Detroit Pistons in September 2019, but was released before the season started. Johnson also played in The Basketball Tournament 2020 for a team called Overseas Elite. He was named to the All-Tournament team. Joe Johnson retired from BIG3 in 2022 but returned to play in 2023.
Return to the Celtics (2021–2022)
On December 22, 2021, Joe Johnson signed a short 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics. This was the team that first drafted him. His return to the Celtics marked a huge gap of 19 years and 305 days between his times with the team. This is the longest gap in NBA history! He made one shot in that game, making him only the second player to score a basket with the same team at age 20 and age 40. This game was his last in the NBA.
National Team Career
On March 5, 2006, Joe Johnson was chosen to play for the United States national team. He played in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. He helped the USA team win the bronze medal. They defeated Argentina in the third-place game.
In February 2021, Johnson was again selected for the U.S. national team. He played in the final round of the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup qualification. He helped the team win games against the Bahamas and Mexico.
NBA Career Statistics Summary
Joe Johnson played 1277 regular season games in his NBA career. He averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. He was known for his ability to score and pass the ball. In the playoffs, he played 120 games, averaging 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
See also
In Spanish: Joe Johnson para niños
- List of National Basketball Association career games played leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point scoring leaders
- List of National Basketball Association career minutes played leaders
