| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 24, 1965 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Taft (Cincinnati, Ohio) |
| College | Western Kentucky (1983–1987) |
| NBA draft | 1987: 2nd round, 41st overall pick |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 33 |
| Career history | |
| 1987 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1989–1993 | TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Kannard Johnson (born June 24, 1965) is an American retired college and professional basketball player. He was selected by the National Basketball Association's Cleveland Cavaliers with the 41st overall pick (second round) of the 1987 NBA draft.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Johnson, played college basketball at Western Kentucky University. At Western Kentucky, Johnson was a key player in the resurgence of the basketball program. He was a four-year starter and led the team to its first Sun Belt Conference basketball championship, a top ten national ranking, a 2nd-place finish in the pre-season NIT, and back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances.[1]
Johnson appeared in four games with the Cavaliers in the 1987–88 NBA season. He scored 2 points with a 33% field goal percentage in the 12 minutes he played.[2]