David Johnson (basketball)

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David Johnson
David Johnson Louisville.jpg
Johnson with Louisville in 2019
No. 13–Memphis Hustle
Position Shooting guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2001-02-26) February 26, 2001 (age 23)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school Trinity
(Louisville, Kentucky)
College Louisville (2019–2021)
NBA draft 2021: 2nd round, 47th overall pick
Selected by the Toronto Raptors
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022 Toronto Raptors
2021–2022 →Raptors 905
2022–2023 Raptors 905
2023–present Memphis Hustle
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David Ricardo Johnson (born February 26, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals, and was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft.

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Early life

Johnson grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and attended Trinity High School. As a sophomore, Johnson averaged 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and was named third team All-State. [1] He was named first team All-State as a junior after averaging 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. [2] [3] Johnson was ranked a four-star recruit and the best college prospect in the state of Kentucky by ESPN and committed to play at Louisville early during his senior year. [4] [5] He de-committed after Louisville was named as part of the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball corruption scandal, but recommitted after considering offers from Georgia and Xavier. [6] As a senior, Johnson averaged 16.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and four assists per game and was named First Team All-State and the Player of the Year by the Lexington Herald-Leader . He was named the MVP of the Kentucky Sweet 16 state tournament after recording 22 points, 12 rebounds, two assists and four blocked shots in the state title game. [7] He scored 1,472 points and grabbed 719 rebounds in four seasons as a starter at Trinity. [8]

College career

Johnson missed the beginning of his freshman season with an offseason shoulder injury. [7] [9] Johnson played mostly as a key reserve during his freshman season with occasional starts. He scored a season high 19 points with seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in Louisville's upset win over Duke on January 18, 2020. [10] Johnson started at point guard against Syracuse on February 19, 2020, and led the team with seven assists in the 90–66 win in addition to three points. [11] Johnson averaged 6.3 points, 2.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game in 27 games with four starts for the season. [12] As a sophomore, he averaged 12.6 points, 3.2 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft. [13] Johnson was a projected lottery pick in the middle of the year for the 2021 NBA draft [14]

Professional career

Toronto Raptors (2021–2022)

Johnson was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 47th pick by the Toronto Raptors. [15] On August 8, 2021, he signed a two-way contract with Toronto, splitting time with their G League affiliate, Raptors 905. [16]

Raptors 905 (2022–2023)

On October 15, 2022, Johnson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Toronto Raptors and was waived later that day. [17] He then joined the Raptors 905 as an affiliate player. [18]

Memphis Hustle (2023–present)

On October 18, 2023, Johnson signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. [19] However, he was waived three days later [20] and on October 30, he joined the Memphis Hustle. [21]

On October 16, 2024, Johnson signed once again with the Grizzlies, [22] but was waived the same day. [23]

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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Toronto 201.0.000.000–.0.0.0.0.0
Career201.0.000.000–.0.0.0.0.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2019–20 Louisville 27416.0.493.217.6002.82.8.7.36.3
2020–21 Louisville 191935.1.411.386.7005.83.21.1.312.6
Career462323.9.444.349.6504.02.9.8.38.9

Personal life

Johnson is a cousin of former Louisville and current professional basketball player Ray Spalding. [24]

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References

  1. ↑ Kareell, David (May 25, 2017). "Trinity's David Johnson called into USA Basketball Under-16 training camp". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  2. ↑ Frakes, Jason (April 13, 2018). "Kentucky boys basketball All-State: Trinity's David Johnson". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Stronger David Johnson looking to lead Trinity and Mr Basketball race". The Courier-Journal . November 16, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
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  18. ↑ "David Johnson: Joins G League's 905". CBSSports.com. October 26, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Memphis Grizzlies sign Adonis Arms and David Johnson". NBA.com. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Memphis Grizzlies finalize 2023/24 Opening Night roster". NBA.com. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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  22. ↑ "Grizzlies sign David Johnson". NBA.com. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Grizzlies sign Miles Norris". NBA.com. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
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