James Patrick Johnson is a professional basketball player with a wingspan of approximately 7 feet 1 inch, according to Draft Combine Anthrometric. As of November 2024, he plays as a power forward/small forward for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He began his collegiate basketball career with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team at Wake Forest University, where he played from 2007 to 2009. During that time, he appeared in 61 games, averaging 14.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. Johnson earned Third-Team All-ACC honors in 2008 and 2009 and was named to the ACC All-Freshman team in 2008.
In 2009, Johnson declared for the NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the draft. During the 2011 season, he also played for the Iowa Energy of the NBA D-League. Over his NBA career, Johnson has played for numerous teams as of November 2024, including the Toronto Raptors, the Sacramento Kings, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Miami Heat, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavericks, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Brooklyn Nets, before joining the Pacers. As of November 2024, Johnson has accumulated 15 years of NBA experience. Additionally, he is a second-degree black belt in karate.
James Johnson Nationality
James Johnson is American. He was born to his parents, Vi and Willie Johnson. According to the official website of Dallas Mavericks, his father, Willie Johnson, secured 10 national karate titles and five world championships, and his mother, Vi, won five national titles in martial arts.
James Johnson Hometown
According to his college profile, James Johnson's hometown is Cheyenne, Wyoming. In his hometown, he graduated from Cheyenne East High School, where he averaged 28 points and nine rebounds per game during his senior year. He was a four-star recruit as per Rivals.
James Johnson Birthplace
James Johnson was born on February 20, 1987, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. He has eight siblings, as reported in his NBA profile.
FAQs on James Johnson
A. James Johnson is 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m).
A. As of November 2024, James Johnson is 37 years old.
A. James Johnson wears jersey number is 16 in the Indiana Pacers.
A. James Johnson has eight siblings, six brothers and two sisters.
