Amir Johnson MIX by LONGER

Amir Jalla Johnson (born May 1, 1987 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. He plays the position of power forward.

Johnson was selected by the Pistons with the 56th pick of the 2005 NBA Draft. He is listed at 6'9" (2.06 m) and 210 lb (95 kg) but has reportedly grown to 6'11" (2.11m)[2] since being drafted. Known for his athleticism, he was drafted straight out of Westchester High School in Los Angeles, deciding to skip a collegiate career. He had committed to play at the University of Louisville. He is the last high school player to be selected in the NBA Draft, as the NBA instituted a rule prior to the 2006 Draft that requires American players to be at least one year removed from the graduation of their high school class to be eligible. Then-Pistons head coach Larry Brown commented that he thought Johnson will become a special player someday.[3]

Johnson spent the 200506 NBA season on the Pistons' roster, but appeared in only three games. He scored his first NBA basket on a windmill dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 24, 2006. On February 27, 2006, the Pistons assigned him to the Fayetteville Patriots of the NBA Development League. Johnson was recalled by the Pistons and on April 17, 2006 scored 18 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, making all six of his field goal attempts, both 3-point attempts, and all four of his free throw attempts.

Johnson spent most of the 200607 season playing for the D-League's Sioux Falls Skyforce, where he earned Player of the Week honors and notice for his play.[4][5] In 22 games for the Skyforce, Johnson averaged 18.9 points per game, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game, while shooting 62.3% from the field.

Johnson was recalled by the Pistons on two occasions during the 200607 season, including prior to the final week of the regular season. Altogether, he appeared in eight games for the Pistons, averaging 5.9 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, while shooting 54.5%. On April 19, 2007, Amir Johnson scored a career-high 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds (6 of them offensive), and recorded four blocks and three steals in 37 minutes against the Boston Celtics.

On July 12, 2007, Johnson signed a 3-year, $11 million extension to remain with the Pistons.[6]

On June 23, 2009, Johnson was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks as a part of a three-team trade between Bucks, Pistons and the San Antonio Spurs, which included Richard Jefferson.[7]

On August 18, 2009, Johnson was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Sonny Weems in exchange for Carlos Delfino and Roko Ukić.[8]

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[XxXUNDERSC0REXxX]

One thing I dont get is, Toronto people prides itself with hard work and determination, but the mass's dont show love to amir johnson who is that work horse on the court, as a fellow raptor fan who resides in toronto, TORONTO FCKING STAND UP AND GIVE AMIR A STANDING OVATION!!!!!

[ARobb5]

I wish Detroit had kept this dude. He's a beast.

[pureplayinserb]

i was so mad detroit let him go for basically a bag of chips, same with afflalo!!!

[dario4180]

he's a good player..but the 15 is only one for me...CARTER

[jaywillup]

Amir for Gasol Im with that back to LA.We need young legs.Even Ron Artest for Weems

[grasd2]

This guy is a better player to have on your team than Bargnani. Amir's a scrappy efficient player and the only guy on the Raptors that even tries to play defense.

[sableghost]

@tc4101 He doesn't have the same skills, but he's a good player in his own right and he's only getting better. He's staying on the court now and I think down the line he's going to be a much sought after veteran.

[sableghost]

@94superjulio Did you now? I remember seeing him mention one of his teachers, an english teacher I think, as being hot. Who is she?

[sandurace]

Song is Blazin Squad Here 4 One....

[94superjulio]

Westchester High School!!!!!!!!!!!

[94superjulio]

hahaha cant believe i went to HIGH SCHOOL with this guy

[TheBeasley90]

tell me song name please !!!