DerMarr Johnson
Encyclopedia
DerMarr Miles Johnson is an American
basketball
player.
Johnson was a consensus McDonald's
, Parade Magazine and USA Today
high school All-American as well as Parade's National High School Player of the Year as a senior in 1999. After attending the University of Cincinnati
with future NBA players Kenyon Martin
, Kenny Satterfield
, and draftee Steve Logan
, he was selected sixth overall by the Atlanta Hawks
in the 2000 NBA Draft
. In two seasons with the team he averaged 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. On September 13, 2002, Johnson crashed his blue Mercedes-Benz S600 into a tree and broke his neck, nearly causing paralysis
. He was subsequently sidelined for the entire 2002-03 NBA season
, and questions surfaced regarding him ever playing again. Johnson's miraculous return to the league began in October 2003 when he signed with the Phoenix Suns
only to be waived two weeks later without ever having played a game for them. He then moved on to the American Basketball Association's Long Beach Jam where he played 19 games, before rejoining the NBA, signing a contract with the New York Knicks
. The following season, in 2004-05, Johnson rejuvenated his career with the Denver Nuggets
, participating in 71 games, and averaging 7.1 points on 49.9 percent field goal shooting. During the 05-06 and 06-07 seasons, Johnson averaged 5 points on 40 percent shooting in 97 games.
Johnson reportedly signed with Italian team Pallacanestro Treviso
in August 2007, but quickly jumped back to the NBA Developmental League's San Antonio affiliate Austin Toros
. Johnson averaged 15.8 points and 6 rebounds in 10 games with the Toros. On December 29 he signed with the San Antonio Spurs
after they waived rarely used rookie combo guard Marcus Williams
. But on January 7, 2008, Johnson was released from San Antonio Spurs
. He was again re-signed by the Spurs, in April. In October 2010 Johnson signed with Hekmeh
in Lebanon
. Johnson then signed with the Colombian League
team Bukaros
in September 2011.
ed and arrested outside a Denver
nightclub on June 9, 2007. He was charged with interfering with police and resisting arrest
.
Johnson was arrested for driving while intoxicated
on May 31, 2008 in San Antonio after police saw his black SUV swerving, speeding 20 miles over the speed limit and following other cars closely. His speech was also slurred when pulled over, and he failed both a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test. He was released after June 1, after posting a $1,000 bail
.
Johnson's god brother is Minnesota Timberwolves
forward Michael Beasley
.
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 78 || 21 || 16.8 || .374 || .323 || .736 || 2.3 || .8 || .6 || .4 || 5.1
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 72 || 46 || 24.0 || .396 || .360 || .810 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .9 || .8 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | New York
| 21 || 1 || 13.7 || .371 || .361 || .903 || 1.9 || .5 || .4 || .3 || 5.4
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Denver
| 71 || 40 || 17.4 || .499 || .358 || .792 || 2.1 || 1.1 || .6 || .2 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Denver
| 58 || 21 || 15.9 || .431 || .350 || .810 || 1.7 || .9 || .4 || .4 || 6.1
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Denver
| 39 || 7 || 10.7 || .325 || .216 || .762 || 1.5 || .4 || .4 || .3 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | San Antonio
| 5 || 0 || 5.6 || .500 || .333 || .000 || .2 || .2 || .2 || .0 || 3.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 344 || 136 || 17.2 || .411 || .336 || .789 || 2.2 || .9 || .6 || .4 || 6.2
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | New York
| 3 || 0 || 5.7 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .7 || .7 || .0 || .3 || .0
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Denver
| 4 || 2 || 19.5 || .550 || .364 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .8 || .5 || .5 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Denver
| 3 || 0 || 11.3 || .231 || .100 || .000 || 3.3 || .7 || .0 || .3 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 10 || 2 || 12.9 || .368 || .208 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .7 || .2 || .4 || 3.6
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
Johnson was a consensus McDonald's
McDonald's
McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
, Parade Magazine and USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
high school All-American as well as Parade's National High School Player of the Year as a senior in 1999. After attending the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
with future NBA players Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Lee Martin is an American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "K-Mart", he plays for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China. He was selected first overall in the 2000 NBA Draft, and has played in the NBA for the New Jersey Nets and Denver Nuggets...
, Kenny Satterfield
Kenny Satterfield
Kenneth "Kenny" Satterfield is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. At point guard, he previously played for the Denver Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers...
, and draftee Steve Logan
Steve Logan
Steve Deontay Logan is an American professional basketball player. He played with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats...
, he was selected sixth overall by the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
in the 2000 NBA Draft
2000 NBA Draft
The 2000 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2000 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Until 2011, it was the last draft held at the home arena of an NBA team; the following and subsequent drafts have all taken place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. This draft is...
. In two seasons with the team he averaged 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. On September 13, 2002, Johnson crashed his blue Mercedes-Benz S600 into a tree and broke his neck, nearly causing paralysis
Paralysis
Paralysis is loss of muscle function for one or more muscles. Paralysis can be accompanied by a loss of feeling in the affected area if there is sensory damage as well as motor. A study conducted by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, suggests that about 1 in 50 people have been diagnosed...
. He was subsequently sidelined for the entire 2002-03 NBA season
2002-03 NBA season
The 2002–03 NBA season was the 57th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the San Antonio Spurs beating the New Jersey Nets 4-2 in the 2003 NBA Finals.-Notable occurrences:...
, and questions surfaced regarding him ever playing again. Johnson's miraculous return to the league began in October 2003 when he signed with the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
only to be waived two weeks later without ever having played a game for them. He then moved on to the American Basketball Association's Long Beach Jam where he played 19 games, before rejoining the NBA, signing a contract with the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. The following season, in 2004-05, Johnson rejuvenated his career with the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
, participating in 71 games, and averaging 7.1 points on 49.9 percent field goal shooting. During the 05-06 and 06-07 seasons, Johnson averaged 5 points on 40 percent shooting in 97 games.
Johnson reportedly signed with Italian team Pallacanestro Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso
Pallacanestro Treviso, more often known by its sponsorship name of Benetton Basket, or Benetton Treviso, is an Italian Serie A League professional basketball club from Treviso, the headquarters city of its longtime owner Benetton Group...
in August 2007, but quickly jumped back to the NBA Developmental League's San Antonio affiliate Austin Toros
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
. Johnson averaged 15.8 points and 6 rebounds in 10 games with the Toros. On December 29 he signed with the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
after they waived rarely used rookie combo guard Marcus Williams
Marcus Williams (University of Arizona)
Marcus Eliot Williams is an American professional basketball player who plays small forward, shooting guard and point guard.-College career:...
. But on January 7, 2008, Johnson was released from San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
. He was again re-signed by the Spurs, in April. In October 2010 Johnson signed with Hekmeh
Hekmeh
Hekmeh SC, or Hekmeh Sports Club also known by its French synonym Sagesse or Club Sagesse or Club Sportif Sagesse is a multi-sports club in Lebanon....
in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
. Johnson then signed with the Colombian League
Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano
Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano , now referred to mostly as Copa Invitacional FCB Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano (in English, Professional Colombian Basketball), now referred to mostly as Copa Invitacional FCB Baloncesto Profesional Colombiano (in English, Professional Colombian Basketball),...
team Bukaros
Bukaros
Bukaros is a semiprofessional Colombian basketball team that competes in the Copa Invitacional de Baloncesto Colombiano. Its home stadium is Vicente Diaz Romero Coliseum in...
in September 2011.
Personal life
Johnson was taserTaser
A Taser is an electroshock weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles. Its manufacturer, Taser International, calls the effects "neuromuscular incapacitation" and the devices' mechanism "Electro-Muscular Disruption technology"...
ed and arrested outside a Denver
Denver, Colorado
The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is a consolidated city-county, located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains...
nightclub on June 9, 2007. He was charged with interfering with police and resisting arrest
Resisting arrest
Resisting arrest is a term used to describe a criminal charge against an individual who has committed, depending on the jurisdiction, at least one of the following acts:* threatening a police officer with physical violence while being arrested...
.
Johnson was arrested for driving while intoxicated
Drunk driving (United States)
Drunk driving is the act of operating and/or driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the degree that mental and motor skills are impaired...
on May 31, 2008 in San Antonio after police saw his black SUV swerving, speeding 20 miles over the speed limit and following other cars closely. His speech was also slurred when pulled over, and he failed both a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer test. He was released after June 1, after posting a $1,000 bail
Bail
Traditionally, bail is some form of property deposited or pledged to a court to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding that the suspect will return for trial or forfeit the bail...
.
Johnson's god brother is Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
forward Michael Beasley
Michael Beasley
Michael Paul Beasley, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . He plays both forward positions, and shoots his jump shot left-handed, though he is also ambidextrous...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Atlanta
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
| 78 || 21 || 16.8 || .374 || .323 || .736 || 2.3 || .8 || .6 || .4 || 5.1
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Atlanta
| 72 || 46 || 24.0 || .396 || .360 || .810 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .9 || .8 || 8.4
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | New York
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 21 || 1 || 13.7 || .371 || .361 || .903 || 1.9 || .5 || .4 || .3 || 5.4
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | Denver
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
| 71 || 40 || 17.4 || .499 || .358 || .792 || 2.1 || 1.1 || .6 || .2 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Denver
| 58 || 21 || 15.9 || .431 || .350 || .810 || 1.7 || .9 || .4 || .4 || 6.1
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Denver
| 39 || 7 || 10.7 || .325 || .216 || .762 || 1.5 || .4 || .4 || .3 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
| 5 || 0 || 5.6 || .500 || .333 || .000 || .2 || .2 || .2 || .0 || 3.4
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 344 || 136 || 17.2 || .411 || .336 || .789 || 2.2 || .9 || .6 || .4 || 6.2
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2003–04
2004 NBA Playoffs
The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2003–04 season. Consisting of 16 teams in two conferences, the playoffs involved about two months of play. The playoffs were conducted in seven-game series, with the team with the better record holding home court...
| align="left" | New York
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 3 || 0 || 5.7 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .7 || .7 || .0 || .3 || .0
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
2005 NBA Playoffs
The 2005 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2004–05 season.The San Antonio Spurs, the number two ranked team in the Western Conference, won the 2005 NBA Playoffs by defeating the defending champions, the Detroit Pistons, 4-3 in the NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Denver
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
| 4 || 2 || 19.5 || .550 || .364 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .8 || .5 || .5 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Denver
| 3 || 0 || 11.3 || .231 || .100 || .000 || 3.3 || .7 || .0 || .3 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 10 || 2 || 12.9 || .368 || .208 || 1.000 || 2.0 || .7 || .2 || .4 || 3.6