Veteran forward Stanley Johnson, who was selected eighth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, is set to continue his professional basketball journey in Japan.
He has officially signed with Nagasaki Velca for the upcoming 2025/26 season, as confirmed by the club’s recent announcement, with thanks to Sportando for the report.
At 29 years old, Johnson brings a wealth of experience to his new team. Over the course of his NBA career, which spanned from 2015 to 2023, he played in a total of 449 regular-season games across five different franchises.
After his time in the NBA, Johnson spent the last two seasons competing both in the NBA G League and overseas with Anadolu Efes in Turkey, demonstrating his adaptability and continued passion for the game.
Over 449 NBA regular-season games with five different teams, Johnson averaged roughly 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
Known for his versatility and defensive skills, he shot around 41-42% from the field, 31-32% from three-point range, and approximately 69-70% from the free-throw line.
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