Alexander Johnson
Encyclopedia
Alexander Canterell Johnson (born February 8, 1983 in Albany, Georgia
) is an American
professional basketball
player. He plays the power forward
position.
in Albany, Georgia
, and played collegiately at Florida State
for three seasons.
A tough, athletic inside player with a 40 inches (1,016 mm) vertical leap, he averaged 13.2 points, 7.4 rebound
s and 1.0 block per game for the Seminoles during the 2005–06 season, his last.
45th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft
, after declaring for the draft in his junior season. His draft rights were traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
and subsequently the Memphis Grizzlies
on draft day. He played in 59 games during the 2006–07 season for the Grizzlies, averaging 4.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
On August 24, 2007, Johnson signed with the Miami Heat
and appeared in 43 games (six starts) for Miami during the campaign, averaging 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds, in 12.8 minutes per game.
On June 23, 2008, the Miami Heat announced that they had requested waivers on Johnson. Two months later, he signed with Brose Baskets of Bamberg
, Germany
.
Johnson later played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce
of the NBA D-League.
, a South Korean basketball team, for the 2011-2012 season.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Memphis
| 59 || 19 || 12.8 || .538 || .000 || .661 || 3.1 || .3 || .4 || .6 || 4.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Miami
| 43 || 6 || 12.8 || .488 || .000 || .687 || 2.2 || .3 || .3 || .2 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 102 || 25 || 12.8 || .517 || .000 || .672 || 2.7 || .3 || .4 || .4 || 4.3
Albany, Georgia
Albany is a city in and the county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. It is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area and the southwest part of the state. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the...
) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He plays the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position.
High school/College
Johnson attended Dougherty Comprehensive High SchoolDougherty Comprehensive High School
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is a four year secondary school located in Albany, Georgia. It is part of the Dougherty County School System along with Albany High School, Monroe Comprehensive High School and Westover Comprehensive High School. Dougherty High offers a variety of academic and...
in Albany, Georgia
Albany, Georgia
Albany is a city in and the county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. It is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area and the southwest part of the state. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the...
, and played collegiately at Florida State
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
for three seasons.
A tough, athletic inside player with a 40 inches (1,016 mm) vertical leap, he averaged 13.2 points, 7.4 rebound
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
s and 1.0 block per game for the Seminoles during the 2005–06 season, his last.
NBA career
Johnson was selected by the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
45th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
, after declaring for the draft in his junior season. His draft rights were traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
and subsequently the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
on draft day. He played in 59 games during the 2006–07 season for the Grizzlies, averaging 4.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
On August 24, 2007, Johnson signed with the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
and appeared in 43 games (six starts) for Miami during the campaign, averaging 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds, in 12.8 minutes per game.
On June 23, 2008, the Miami Heat announced that they had requested waivers on Johnson. Two months later, he signed with Brose Baskets of Bamberg
Bamberg
Bamberg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz, close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg is one of the few cities in Germany that was not destroyed by World War II bombings because of a nearby Artillery Factory that prevented planes from...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Johnson later played for the Sioux Falls Skyforce
Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce is a professional basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. They are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The team plays at the Sioux Falls Arena. The Skyforce began in the CBA in 1989...
of the NBA D-League.
South Korea (KBL)
Johnson joined the Seoul SK KnightsSeoul SK Knights
The Seoul SK Knights is a professional basketball club in the Korean Basketball League.-Interesting facts:Bang Sung Yoon was a player in the National Basketball Developmental League .Julian Kim/Edward Kim is an American-born Korean....
, a South Korean basketball team, for the 2011-2012 season.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Memphis
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
| 59 || 19 || 12.8 || .538 || .000 || .661 || 3.1 || .3 || .4 || .6 || 4.4
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 43 || 6 || 12.8 || .488 || .000 || .687 || 2.2 || .3 || .3 || .2 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 102 || 25 || 12.8 || .517 || .000 || .672 || 2.7 || .3 || .4 || .4 || 4.3