Dakari Johnson: Biography in Details
Who is Dakari Johnson?
Dakari Johnson is an American sports celebrity. He plays basketball for the ‘Oklahoma City Blue’ of the NBA Development League. He is a five-star recruit and obtained the rank of No. 2 center at the national level in 2013. He has earned the NBA D-League All-Rookie Team Honors.
Age, Parents, Siblings, Family, Ethnicity, Nationality
Dakari was born on 22nd September 1995 in New York City, New York, United States. His nationality is American and his ethnicity is African.
Born to Thomas Johnson(father) and Makini Campbell(mother), Dakari Johnson loved playing basketball since childhood. Basketball is in his genes since his father and mother both were basketball players for St.Francis College and Long Island University respectively.
He and his younger brother Kamani were raised by his mother single-handedly. The family stayed with their maternal relatives in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. This area was gang-infested and Dakari Johnson was targeted twice by these guys but saved.
In which school did Dakari Johnson attend?
His family used to never allow him to travel alone except for his elementary school. His mother Makani moved to Kentucky with her kids and started work as a guidance counselor at an alternative school in Lexington, Kentucky.
Dakari Johnson attended Sayre Middle School. When he graduated, the family moved to Newark, New Jersey to stay with Makini’s sister. Dakari started to study at St. Patrick High School where his mother also found a job. They then moved to Montverde Academy. Later Dakari joined the University of Kentucky.
Dakari Johnson: Professional Life and Career
Dakari Johnson got the right platform for his basketball sports at Montverde Academy. His excellent performance earned him a place in the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game and Jordan Brand Classic game. At the University level for the first two years, Dakari Johnson played as a backup.
In 2015, Dakari left his college and applied for the NBA draft. He was selected the same year for the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 48th overall pick in the draft. In five months, he was acquired by Oklahoma City Blue, an affiliate of the Thunder. Dakari Johnson has great height and power and plays well in the center position for his team. He received various honors and has found a place on the Western Conference All-Star team for the 2017 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
Dakari Johnson: Salary and Net Worth
As the sources have estimated, this player’s net worth is around $1.4 million as of 2022. He also receives a handsome salary but it is not known.
Is Dakari Johnson involved in any rumors and controversies?
Dakari Johnson has come a long way from his tough childhood, constant moving, and poverty. There have not been any major rumors associated with his career or life. He is quite focused on his profession and play. He has taken the role of a father for his younger brother.
Dakari has not been associated with any affairs or relationship rumors. He has not fallen into any major controversy or been troubled by harsh critics. His performance has been appreciated and honored.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
Dakari Johnson has a height of 7 feet. His body weighs 116kg. He has black hair and black eyes.
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
Dakari Johnson is active on Instagram and Twitter. He has more than 79.9k followers on Instagram and 118.6k followers on Twitter.
Dakari Johnson’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September | Sunday |
| 2025 | September | Monday |
| 2026 | September | Tuesday |
| 2027 | September | Wednesday |
| 2028 | September | Friday |