George E. Johnson (basketball)

George E. Johnson (born June 19, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player born in Harleton, Texas.

George E. Johnson
Personal information
Born (1947-06-19) June 19, 1947
Harleton, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolHarleton (Harleton, Texas)
CollegeStephen F. Austin (1966–1970)
NBA draft1970: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
Playing career1970–1976
PositionCenter
Number31, 25, 16, 6
Career history
1970–1971Baltimore Bullets
1971Delaware Blue Bombers
1971–1972Dallas Chaparrals
19731974Houston Rockets
1975–1976S.S. Lazio
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

A 6'11" center from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he was a teammate of San Antonio Spurs great James Silas. Johnson played in the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association from 1970 to 1974. He was a member of the Baltimore Bullets, Dallas Chaparrals and Houston Rockets. In his NBA/ABA career, Johnson averaged 3.7 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game.

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