James Johnson Parents

Last Modified May 24, 2024 04:54 GMT
James Johnson Parents
James Johnson (Image credits: Getty Images)

The 6-foot 7 forward, James Patrick Johnson plays for the Indiana Pacers. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Johnson played college basketball for Wake Forest University.

The NBA veteran has played for 10 NBA teams over 774 regular season games. The 37-year-old has played over 200 games for only two franchises, the Miami Heat and the Toronto Raptors. His best NBA season was with the Miami Heat in 2016-17, averaging 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists,1.0 steals and 1.1 blocks over 76 games. He was also top five in the race for the Sixth Man of the Year and sixth in the Most Improved Player ranking.

James Johnson provides value on both ends, and offensively, he's good at driving to the basket, using his strength and athleticism to finish through contact. Defensively, he's a strong perimeter defender, able to guard multiple positions with his combination of size, agility, and defensive instincts.

As of May 14, 2024, Johnson is among 154 players in the entire NBA history to score more than 5000 points and record over 500 steals and 500 blocks.

Over the past two years, Johnson's time with the Pacers has been turbulent, marked by multiple waivers and contract signings. On February 8, he signed a rest-of-season contract with the Pacers.

Who Are James Johnson’s Parents?

James Johnson Parents
James Johnson (Image credits: Instagram (bridget_corbin7))

James Johnson’s parents are Willie and Vi Johnson. Both of them have won national titles and have a black belt in karate. They worked as an inspiration to their children and everybody in the family has a black belt in Karate.

Who is James Johnson’s mother?

James Johnson Parents
James Johnson (Image credits: Instagram (vi__johnson))

James Johnson’s mother's name is Vi Johnson, and she's a black belt in karate and a five-time national karate champion. She began street fighting as a teenage gang leader of the Krook City Bloods in Oceanside—"I would go after the bullies," she says, "and beat up more men than women” in the article on Vault.

Who is James Johnson’s father?

James Johnson Parents
James Johnson (Image credits: Getty Images)

James Johnson’s father Willie Johnson is a U.S Martial Arts Hall-of-Famer who won 10 national karate titles and a seven time world champion. He is also a sixth-degree black belt kickboxer.

What nationality are James Johnson’s Parents?

James Johnson's parents, Willie Johnson is an American national while her mother, Vi Johnson, is of Samoan ethnicity and has gained American Citizenship.

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FAQ's On James Johnson Parents

A. James Johnson’s parents are Willie and Vi Smith.

A. James Johnson plays for the Indiana Pacers.

A. James Johnson is 37 years old as of May 2024. He was born on February 20, 1987. 

A. James Johnson is from Wyoming, USA. 

A. James Johnson plays as a power forward.

A. Yes, both Wille and Vi Johnson are black belts in Karate. 

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