B. J. Johnson (basketball)

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B. J. Johnson
BJJohnsonLakeland.jpg
Johnson with the Lakeland Magic in 2019
No. 2–BC Parma
Position Small forward
League VTB United League
Personal information
Born (1995-12-21) December 21, 1995 (age 28)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Lower Merion
(Ardmore, Pennsylvania)
College
NBA draft 2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2019 Lakeland Magic
2019 Atlanta Hawks
2019 Sacramento Kings
2019–2020 Orlando Magic
2019–2020 →Lakeland Magic
2021 Long Island Nets
2021 Brisbane Bullets
2021–2022 Lakeland Magic
2021 Orlando Magic
2022–2023 Real Betis
2023–present Parma
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Robert "B. J." Johnson Jr. (born December 21, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Parma of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for La Salle and Syracuse.

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High school career

Johnson is the son of Robert Johnson, who played basketball at La Salle University from 1986 to 1990. The younger Johnson grew up outside Philadelphia and attended Lower Merion High School, NBA Hall-of-Famer Kobe Bryant's alma mater. [1] He had 22 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Chester High School in the 2013 state championship. Johnson was a top-100 high school prospect. [2]

College career

Johnson originally committed to Syracuse out of high school. He averaged 4.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game for the Orange as a sophomore in 2014–15. After the season, he decided to transfer to La Salle. He explained that coach John Giannini told him he would be an impact player after sitting out the requisite year. [1] Johnson scored 35 points in a December 2016 win over Florida Gulf Coast. [2] As a junior at La Salle, Johnson led the team in points (17.6 per game) and rebounds (6.3) per game. He was named to the All-Big 5 first team. After the season he declared for the 2017 NBA draft, but ultimately withdrew his name. [3] As a senior, Johnson was named to the All-Atlantic 10 second team. [4] He was also named to the All-Big 5 first team after a season in which he averaged 20.8 points per game, the most for an Explorer since Rasual Butler in 2002, as well as leading the team with 8.3 rebounds per game. [5] He graduated from La Salle with a degree in finance. [6]

Professional career

Lakeland Magic (2018–2019)

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Johnson signed with the Charlotte Hornets for NBA Summer League competition. [6] On September 5, 2018, Johnson signed with the Orlando Magic. [7] He was waived by the Magic on October 10 but would play for their G League affiliate the Lakeland Magic. [8] On October 23, 2018, Johnson was included in Lakeland's training camp roster. [9]

Atlanta Hawks (2019)

On March 1, 2019, Johnson signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks. [10] [11] Johnson made his NBA debut two days later, putting up 11 points on perfect 4-of-4 shooting (3-of-3 three-point shooting), 2 rebounds, and a steal during 19 minutes of action in a 123–118 win over the Chicago Bulls. [12] On March 12, Johnson signed a second 10-day contract. [13] After the expiration of his second 10-day contract, Johnson returned to the Lakeland Magic.

Sacramento Kings (2019)

On April 2, 2019, Johnson signed a rest-of-season contract with the Sacramento Kings. [14] On July 19, 2019, Johnson was waived by the Kings. [15]

Orlando Magic (2019–2020)

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Johnson in 2019

On September 27, 2019, Johnson re-signed with the Orlando Magic for training camp; [16] however, he was waived on October 19. [17] On November 4, the Magic signed him to a two-way contract. [18] On January 4, 2020, Johnson, playing for Orlando's G League affiliate Lakeland Magic, tallied 35 points, eight rebounds and two assists in the G League against the Canton Charge. [19] He averaged 22.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for Lakeland. Johnson was named to the All-NBA G League Second Team. [20]

Long Island Nets (2021)

On December 4, 2020, Johnson signed with the Miami Heat. [21] On December 19, 2020, Johnson was waived by the Heat. [22] He was added to the Long Island Nets roster and made his debut on February 10, 2021. In 14 games, he averaged 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.1 minutes per game. [23]

Brisbane Bullets (2021)

On April 19, 2021, Johnson signed with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. [24] In 11 games, he averaged 10.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 21.5 minutes per game. [23]

Second stint with Lakeland / Orlando Magic (2021–2022)

On October 15, 2021, Johnson signed with the Orlando Magic, [25] but was waived the next day. [26] On October 28, he re-signed with the Lakeland Magic as an affiliate player [27] where he played 10 games and averaged 24.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.5 minutes per game. [23]

On December 17, 2021, Johnson signed a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic. [23] and on January 4, 2022, he was reacquired and activated by Lakeland. [28]

Real Betis (2022–present)

On April 6, 2022, Johnson signed with Coosur Real Betis of the Spanish Liga ACB. [29]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Atlanta 607.2.500.5001.0001.3.0.3.03.5
2018–19 Sacramento 106.0.500.000—.0.0.0.02.0
2019–20 Orlando 1008.3.281.333.9001.5.3.3.03.0
2021–22 Orlando 4016.3.440.400—3.8.0.0.36.5
Career2109.4.387.385.9171.8.1.2.03.8

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020 Orlando 104.0.5001.000–2.0.0.0.03.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2013–14 Syracuse 1005.5.250.125—.9.2.1.31.4
2014–15 Syracuse 25414.6.307.262.7203.2.5.6.24.2
2016–17 La Salle 292832.6.449.362.8386.31.01.1.517.6
2017–18 La Salle 272735.2.446.359.8698.3.71.3.720.8
Career915925.5.426.335.8435.5.7.90.513.1

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