Nate Johnston facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1966 Birmingham, Alabama |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Belle Glade (Belle Glade, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tampa (1984–1988) |
| NBA Draft | 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 59th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1988–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1988–1989 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1989 | Utah Jazz |
| 1989–1990 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1991 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 1990–1991 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1991 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1991 | Suncoast Sunblasters |
| 1991–1992 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1992 | Tampa Bay Sunblasters |
| 1992–1993 | Gandía Bàsquet |
| 1993–1994 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1994–1995 | Baloncesto Salamanca |
| 1995–1996 | Ortakoy S.K. |
| 1996 | Florida Sharks |
| 1996–1997 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 1997 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| 1998 | Deportivo Roca |
| 1998 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 1998–1999 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 1999 | Belgrano de San Nicolás |
| 1999 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 1999–2000 | Andino Sport Club |
| 2000 | Ovarense |
| 2000 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 2000 | Titanes de Morovis |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Nate Johnston is an American professional basketball player. He was born on December 18, 1966. Nate played basketball for many years. He even played briefly in the NBA, which is the top basketball league in the world. He played for the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Nate Johnston's Basketball Journey
Nate Johnston is a skilled basketball player from the United States. He is 6 feet 8 inches tall, which is great for a basketball player! He played as a power forward and small forward. These positions are important for scoring and rebounding.
Early Life and College Play
Nate was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to high school in Belle Glade, Florida. After high school, he played college basketball at the University of Tampa. He played there from 1984 to 1988.
Joining the NBA
In 1988, Nate Johnston was chosen in the 1988 NBA draft. He was picked by the Miami Heat. This was a very special moment because the Miami Heat was a brand new team that year! Nate was one of their first-ever draft picks.
Even though he was drafted by the Heat, Nate played briefly in the NBA for two other teams. He played for the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers during the 1989–90 season.
A Long International Career
After his time in the NBA, Nate Johnston had a very long and exciting career playing basketball around the world. He played for many different teams in various countries. His career lasted from 1988 all the way until 2004!
He played for teams in places like Spain, Turkey, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile, and Portugal. This shows how talented he was to play professionally for so many years.
Championship Wins
Nate Johnston also won some important championships during his career. He helped his teams win titles in different leagues.
- In 2000, he became a champion in the Portuguese League.
- He also won the Portuguese Basketball Super Cup in 2000.
- In 2001, Nate won the Venezuelan League championship.
These wins show that Nate was a valuable player who helped his teams succeed.
See also
In Spanish: Nate Johnston para niños
