Darryl Johnson (basketball)

Darryl Damone Johnson (born October 26, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player. Born in Flint, Michigan, Johnson attended Michigan State University. He was selected with the 12th overall pick in the third round (58th overall) of the 1987 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors, but never played for them. He spent most of the early part of his career playing in the Continental Basketball Association[1] and the World Basketball League before ending his career playing in South America. Johnson also played 11 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 1995–96 NBA season, averaging 1.1 points per game.[2]

For the basketball coach, see Darrel Johnson.
Darryl Johnson
Personal information
Born (1965-10-26) October 26, 1965
Flint, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral (Flint, Michigan)
CollegeMichigan State (1983–1987)
NBA draft1987: 3rd round, 58th overall pick
Selected by the Golden State Warriors
Playing career1987–2003
PositionPoint guard
Career history
1987–1988Chicago Rockers
1988Chicago Express
1989Illinois Express
1989–1990Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets
1990–1991Purefoods Hotdogs
1991Youngstown Pride
1991Dayton Wings
1991–1992Music City Jammers
1992–1994Rockford Lightning
1993Canadian NBL
1994Townsville Suns
1994–1996Omaha Racers
1996Cleveland Cavaliers
1996–1997Napoli Basket
1997–1998Valvi Girona
1998Idaho Stampede
1998–1999Instituto de Córdoba
1999–2001Atlético San Isidro
2001–2002Flint Fuze
2002–2003Unión Deportiva Española Temuco
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Johnson grew up playing at Jackson Park on the north side of Flint, Michigan. He later enjoyed a successful four-year run (1983–87) at Michigan State University, followed by a solid professional career in the CBA and overseas, as well as brief NBA stints with the Indiana Pacers (1990 training camp) and Cleveland Cavaliers.[3]

References
  1. MICHIGAN STATE BASKETBALL ALUMNI: FROM JENISON FIELDHOUSE AND BRESLIN TO THE NBA Archived 2015-07-21 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Darryl Johnson 1995-96 Game Log
  3. Taking a new path: Flint native and ex-NBA player Darryl Johnson works in life-and-death business
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