Alexander Johnson

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Alexander Johnson
Position Power forward
Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight 240 lb (110 kg)
League NBA
Team Miami Heat
Jersey #13
Born February 8, 1983 (1983-02-08) (age 25)
Albany, Georgia
Nationality USA
High school Dougherty (Albany)
College Florida State
Draft 2nd round, 45th overall, 2006
Indiana Pacers
Pro career 2006–present
Former teams Memphis Grizzlies (2006-2007)
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Alexander Johnson (born February 8, 1983 in Albany, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Miami Heat. He attended Dougherty High School in Albany, and played collegiately at Florida State for three seasons.[1]

[edit] NBA career

Johnson was selected by the Indiana Pacers 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.[1]

Johnson is known as a tough, athletic power forward who possesses a 40-inch vertical leap.[2] He averaged 13.2 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, and 1.0 blocks per game for the Seminoles during the 2005-2006 season.

On August 24, 2007, Johnson signed with the Miami Heat.[1]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b c Heat sign ex-Grizzlie Johnson, posted August 24, 2007
  2. ^ OregonLive.com: John Canzano's Weblog

[edit] External links

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