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DeutschKamani Johnson
| Memphis Hustle | |
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| Position | Small forward / power forward |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 3, 1998 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 253 lb (115 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024 | Pacific Caesar |
| 2024–present | Memphis Hustle |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Kamani Kevin Ano Johnson (born January 1, 1998), is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Little Rock Trojans.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Pacific Caesar (2023)
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Johnson started his professional career as he signed with Pacific Caesar of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) on December 7, 2023. But only after playing two matches for them, Pacific Caesar waived him in January 20, 2024.[3][4]
Memphis Hustle (2024–present)
[edit]After joining the New York Knicks for the 2024 NBA Summer League,[5] he was acquired by the Memphis Hustle on October 26, 2024 in the NBA G League draft.[6]
Personal life
[edit]He is the younger brother of former Kentucky Wildcats center and Oklahoma City Thunder player, Dakari Johnson.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kamani Johnson". arkansasrazorbacks. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "ESPN Profile". espn. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Depak Kamani Johnson, Pacific Caesar Siap Rekrut Adik Kandung Pemain NBA". jpnn.com. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Kamani Johnson Lengkapi Skuad Asing Pacific Caesar". iblindonesia. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Knicks announce 2024 Summer League roster". sports.yahoo.com. July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Memphis Hustle [@MemphisHustle] (October 26, 2024). "Welcome to The Hustle @KamaniJohnson20 🔥 With the 37th pick in the 2024 NBA G League Draft, we have selected forward Kamani Johnson out of Arkansas" (Tweet). Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Arkansas' Kamani Johnson – Dakari's brother – has family relationship with Kentucky". on3. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.