Amir Johnson
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| Position | Forward |
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| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 206 lb (94 kg) |
| Team | Detroit Pistons |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | May 1, 1987 Los Angeles, California |
| College | None |
| Draft | 56th overall, 2005 Detroit Pistons |
| Pro career | 2005 – present |
Amir Jalla Johnson (born May 1, 1987 in Los Angeles, California) is an American professional basketball player.
Johnson is a 6'9" (2.06 m) currently signed power forward who was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 56th pick of the 2005 NBA Draft. 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.
At present, he stands to be the last high school player ever selected in the NBA Draft. Starting with the 2006 NBA Draft, American players must be at least one year removed from the graduation of their high school class in order to be eligible for the draft.
Johnson scored his first NBA basket on a very impressive windmill dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 24, 2006.
On February 27, 2006, the Detroit Pistons assigned him to the Fayetteville Patriots of the D-League.
Johnson was recalled by the Pistons and on April 17, 2006 scored a career high against the Milwaukee Bucks with 18 points (6/6 field goals and 4/4 free throws), all scored in the second half of the game.
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