Linton Johnson
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| Position | Small forward or Power foward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| League | NBA |
| Team | Phoenix Suns |
| Jersey | #43 |
| Born | June 13, 1980 Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| College | Tulane |
| Draft | Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2003–present |
| Former teams | Chicago Bulls (2003–2004) San Antonio Spurs (2004–2005) New Jersey Nets (2005) New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2005–2007) Toronto Raptors (2008) |
| Official profile | Info Page |
Linton Johnson III (born June 13, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player with the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. He is known as a tough defender, aggressive rebounder and an impressive athlete but he lacks offensive intensity.[1]
After a four-year college career at Tulane University[2], he began his professional career in 2003-04 as an undrafted[2] free agent playing 41 games including 20 starts for the Chicago Bulls. He also played for the San Antonio Spurs, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets and the Phoenix Suns, with whom he signed a 10-day contract late in the 2007-08 season.[3] The Suns did not renew his contract, and on March 27, 2008, Johnson signed another 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.[2] After the contract expired, Johnson re-signed with the Suns on April 16, 2008.
Linton Johnson is the nephew of former NBA player Mickey Johnson.[4]
[edit] Notes
- ^ HoopsHype - NBA Players - Linton Johnson
- ^ a b c Raptors sign forward Linton Johnson to 10-day contract
- ^ Suns Notebook: Suns Can’t Swing Deal at Deadline; Sign Free Agent Johnson
- ^ HORNETS: Behind the Numbers: Linton Johnson
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