George E. Johnson (basketball)

For the basketball player born in 1948, see George T. Johnson. For the basketball player born in 1956, see George L. Johnson. For other people named George Johnson, see George Johnson.

George E. Johnson
Personal information
Born (1947-06-19) June 19, 1947 (age 77)
Harleton, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolHarleton (Harleton, Texas)
CollegeStephen F. Austin (1966–1970)
NBA draft1970: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
Playing career1970–1976
PositionCenter
Number31, 25, 16, 6
Career history
1970–1971Baltimore Bullets
1971Delaware Blue Bombers
1971–1972Dallas Chaparrals
1973–1974Houston Rockets
1975–1976S.S. Lazio
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George E. Johnson (born June 19, 1947) is a retired American professional basketball player born in Harleton, Texas.

A 6'11" center from Stephen F. Austin State University, where he was a teammate of San Antonio Spurs great James Silas. 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.