George E. Johnson (basketball)

George E. Johnson (born June 19, 1947) is an American former professional basketball player born in Harleton, Texas.

Born (1947-06-19) June 19, 1947 (age 79)

Harleton, Texas, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)

Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)

High schoolHarleton (Harleton, Texas)

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George E. Johnson

Personal information
Born	(1947-06-19) June 19, 1947 (age 79) Harleton, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school	Harleton (Harleton, Texas)
College	Stephen F. Austin (1966–1970)
NBA draft	1970: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Drafted by	Baltimore Bullets
Playing career	1970–1976
Position	Center
Number	31, 25, 16, 6
Career history
1970–1971	Baltimore Bullets
1971	Delaware Blue Bombers
1971–1972	Dallas Chaparrals
1973–1974	Houston Rockets
1975–1976	S.S. Lazio
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

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A 6'11" center from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he was a teammate of James Silas, who would later play most of his professional basketball career with the San Antonio Spurs. Johnson played in the National Basketball Association and American Basketball Association from 1970 to 1974. He was a member of the Baltimore Bullets, Dallas Chaparrals and Houston Rockets. In his NBA/ABA career, Johnson averaged 3.7 points per game and 5.0 rebounds per game.