Arthur Johnson (basketball)

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Arthur Johnson
Personal information
BornDecember 20, 1981
Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
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High school Pershing High School
College University of Missouri
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Arthur Dock Johnson is an American basketball player playing most recently for Istanbul BBSK. [1]

Biography

Johnson was born December 20, 1982 in Detroit, Michigan. [2] [1] After graduating from Pershing High School, he played four seasons for the Missouri Tigers at the University of Missouri. [2] During his collegiate years, he played on the All-Big 12 second team during the 2002–2003 and 2003–2004 seasons and on the All-Big 12 tournament first team in 2003. [3]

He remained undrafted in the 2004 NBA draft. [4] Despite this, he played in the NBA Summer League for the Phoenix Suns (2004–2005), the Atlanta Hawks (2005–2006), and the Chicago Bulls (2005–2006). [5]

In October 2004, Johnson signed with the Denver Nuggets, but was placed on waivers and became a free agent in January 2005. [5] In October 2005, he signed with the New Jersey Nets, but within the month was on waivers and became a free agent. [5]

He has played internationally with Aris B.C. (2004–2005), Cherkasy Monkeys (2005–2006, 2006–2007), Caserta (2007–2008), Vestel (2010–2011), Maliye Milli (2011–2012), and Istanbul BBSK (2012–2013). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Arthur Johnson". Proballers Basketball Stats. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Arthur Johnson". Your Sports. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Arthur Johnson". Sports Reference. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Arthur Johnson". The Draft Review. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 "Arthur Johnson". Real GM. n.d. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
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