Kannard Johnson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1965 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Taft (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Western Kentucky (1983–1987) |
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Career history | |
| 1987 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1989–1993 | TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kannard Johnson (born June 24, 1965) is an American retired basketball player. He played both in college and professionally. The Cleveland Cavaliers chose him in the 1987 NBA draft. He was the 41st player picked overall.
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Kannard Johnson's Basketball Journey
Kannard Johnson was born and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He loved playing basketball from a young age. His talent led him to play college basketball at Western Kentucky University.
College Success at Western Kentucky
At Western Kentucky, Kannard Johnson became a very important player. He helped make the basketball team much stronger. He started every game for four years.
Johnson led his team to win their first ever Sun Belt Conference basketball championship. The team also reached a top ten national ranking. They finished second in a big pre-season tournament called the NIT Season Tip-Off. He also helped the team play in the NCAA tournament two years in a row.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Kannard Johnson was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played in four games for the Cavaliers during the 1987–88 NBA season. In total, he scored 2 points in the 12 minutes he played.
See also
In Spanish: Kannard Johnson para niños
