BIO: Darryl Johnson grew up playing at Jackson Park on the north side of Flint, Michigan.
He later enjoyed a successful four-year run (1983–87) at Michigan State University, followed by a solid professional career in the CBA and overseas, as well as brief NBA stints with the Indiana Pacers (1990 training camp) and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Darryl Johnson made his NBL debut with the Townsville Suns at 28 years of age. He scored 24 points in his first game.
Darryl Johnson played one season in the NBL. He averaged 24.9 points, 4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 20 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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1994 | 28 | Townsville | 6-20 (14) | 20 | 928.0 | 499 | 81 | 103 | 24 | 57 | 56 | 6 | 89 | 71 | 197 | 392 | 50% | 39 | 131 | 30% | 66 | 85 | 78% | 58% | 55% | 40 | Totals | 20 | 928 | 499 | 81 | 103 | 24 | 57 | 56 | 6 | 89 | 71 | 197 | 392 | 50.3% | 39 | 131 | 29.8% | 66 | 85 | 77.6% | 58% | 55% | 40 |
SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
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1994 | 28 | Townsville | 6-20 (14) | 20 | 46.4 | 25.0 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 9.9 | 19.6 | 50% | 2.0 | 6.6 | 30% | 3.3 | 4.3 | 78% | 58% | 55% | 40 | Total | 20 | 46.4 | 25.0 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 9.9 | 19.6 | 50.3% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 29.8% | 2.0 | 6.6 | 77.6% | 58% | 55% | 40 |
POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 40 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
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Darryl Johnson was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with pick #58 in the 1987 NBA Draft.
Johnson played 11 games in the NBA. He averaged 1.1 points, 0.2 rebounds, and 0.1 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- June 22, 1987: Drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 3rd round (58th pick) of the 1987 NBA Draft.
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March 5, 1996: Signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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August 22, 1996: Released by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
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1 | 0 | 98% | 97% | 100% | 71% | ||||||
2 | 0 | 40 | 10 | 7 | 2 | ||||||
Total | 197 | 392 | 50.3% | 39 | 131 | 29.8% |
YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
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1995-96 | 30 | Cleveland | PG | 11 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 42% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2 | 2 | 100% | 47% | 42% | Total | 11 | 0 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 42% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2 | 2 | 100% |
YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
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1995-96 | 30 | Cleveland | PG | 11 | 0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 42% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% | 47% | 42% | Total | 11 | 0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 42% | 0.1 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% |
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