Basketball player,America

If basketball is all you can think about, then DerMarr Slim Johnson must be a name you often refer to. Born on May 5 1980, Johnson is an American basketball player who has successfully played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He attended the University of Cincinnati, where he met the future NBA players Kenyon Martin, Kenny Satterfield, and draftee Steve Logan. Later, Johnson was selected in the 2000 NBA Draft and played two sessions. He averaged 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game during those two sessions. Unfortunately, at the peak of his career, Johnson met with a road accident, as his car crashed into a tree and caught fire. The sudden and fierce blow cracked four vertebrae in his neck. The injury made people question his career. Everyone was sceptical about his return on the basketball court. However, he returned to the league in October 2003 when he signed an agreement with the Phoenix Suns. But, he was waived from the team after two weeks and did not get a chance to play in that season.

After being removed from the Phoenix Suns, Johnson joined American Basketball Association’s Long Beach Jam. He played 19 matches for them and later rejoined the NBA by signing a contract with the New York Knicks. He had maintained a spectacular performance during his rejuvenated career. Later, he was hired as a student assistant coach for the men’s basketball team at the University of Cincinnati.

Timeline

• 2017
  The University of Cincinnati hired Johnson as a student assistant coach. He was hired for the men’s basketball team so he could complete his degree after leaving for the NBA after his freshman year. The hiring was done on January 25, 2017.

• 2015
  Johnson started playing for the Team City of Gods in The Basketball Tournament. He brilliantly made it to the semifinals by playing as a forward.

• 2008
  In 2007, Johnson signed an agreement with an Italian team Pallacanestro Treviso. But quickly, he changed his decision and joined Austin Toros. His team was backed by the NBA Development League’s San Antonio. He averaged 15.8 points and six rebounds in his matches in ten games. On January 7, 2008, Johnson was released from San Antonio Spurs and was re-signed in April. After playing for San Antonio, Johnson joined Hekmeh in October 2010. In September 2011, he signed a contract with the Colombian League team Bukaros. Then he played a game for Barako Bull Energy in the Philippines, and later, he played matches in Argentina and Venezuela.

• 2002
  Johnson has always given a spectacular performance in basketball. He was selected as the National High School Player of the Year in 1999. Later, he was selected sixth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2000 NBA Draft. He played two seasons with them and scored 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, he met with a car accident in September 2002, which left him nearly paralysed. As a result, he was kept away from the NBA 2002-03 season. People started discussing his basketball career and doubted his return to the court. However, he proved everyone wrong by entering into a contract with Phoenix Suns.
  
  Later he joined Long Beach Jam and played 19 matches before rejoining the NBA. In 2004-05, Johnson gave another chance to his career and participated in 71 games. There he managed to score an average of 7.1 points on 49.9% goal shooting. In 2005-06 and 2006-07 sessions, he maintained an average of 5 points on 40% shooting. The total matches played in those two sessions were close to 100.

• 1980
  DerMarr Slim Johnson was born in 1980 and is an American professional basketball player.
  

Now let us look at the career highlights of DerMarr Johnson :

• In 2008, Johnson scored an all-time high of 43 points.
  
• In 2008, he also reached a career-high six steals. Moreover, he also earned 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists during the match.
  
• In 2007, he grabbed 13 rebounds against Texas Legends.
  
• He delivered a career-high seven assists in 2007 against Bologna.
  

Likewise, he had given an outstanding performance in his basketball career. Moreover, he gained popularity among basketball lovers. We all can learn a lot from him and his love for the game.

Personal Information

Born	May 5, 1980 (age 41) Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	201 lb (91 kg)

Career Information

High school	Maine Central Institute, (Pittsfield, Maine)
College	Cincinnati (1999–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
Playing career	2000-2016
Position	Shooting guard / Small forward
Number	1,4,3,8