_Retired Basketball | Forward/Center
Full Name: Ken Johnson
Nationality: United States
Position: Forward/Center
Born: 01 Feb 1978
Height: 2.11 m (6 ft 9 in)
Kenyata Allen "Ken" Johnson (born February 1, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'11" (211 cm) 240 lb (109 kg) center, he played collegiately at The Ohio State University. He played in the NBA, the CBA, and the NBDL. He also played in France, in Italy, in Germany with Telekom Baskets Bonn, in Estonia with BC Kalev/Cramo and in Spain with Ford Burgos.
Johnson was selected by the Miami Heat in the 2nd round of the 2001 NBA Draft with the 48th pick overall. He played 16 games of one NBA season (2002-03), averaging 2.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. He was the first overall selection in the 2003 NBA Development League Draft.