| Arthur Johnson | |
| Position: | Center |
| Birth Date: | December 20, 1981 |
| Birth Place: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 10 |
| High School: | Pershing High School |
| College: | University of Missouri |
Arthur Dock Johnson (born December 20, 1982) is an American basketball player playing most recently for Istanbul BBSK.[1]
Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan.[2] [1] After graduating from Pershing High School, he played four seasons for the Missouri Tigers at the University of Missouri.[2] During his collegiate years, he played on the All-Big 12 second team during the 2002–2003 and 2003–2004 seasons and on the All-Big 12 tournament first team in 2003.[3]
He remained undrafted in the 2004 NBA draft.[4] Despite this, he played in the NBA Summer League for the Phoenix Suns (2004–2005), the Atlanta Hawks (2005–2006), and the Chicago Bulls (2005–2006).[5]
In October 2004, Johnson signed with the Denver Nuggets, but was placed on waivers and became a free agent in January 2005.[5] In October 2005, he signed with the New Jersey Nets, but within the month was on waivers and became a free agent.[5]
He has played internationally with Aris B.C. (2004–2005), Cherkasy Monkeys (2005–2006, 2006–2007), Caserta (2007–2008), Vestel (2010–2011), Maliye Milli (2011–2012), and Istanbul BBSK (2012–2013).[1]