James Johnson (basketball, born 1987)

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1. When was James Johnson (basketball, born 1987) born?February 20, 1987
2. Where was James Johnson (basketball, born 1987) born?United States
3. What is the college?Wake Forest University
4. What is the NBA draft year?2009
5. Who is James Johnson?James Johnson is a very tall basketball player who played for Wake Forest University and now plays in the NBA.
6. What position does James Johnson play?He plays the power forward position, helping his team on both offense and defense.

Talent Identification: The process by which sports organizations scout and evaluate potential athletes for recruitment.
Player Development: The systematic training and improvement of an athlete's skills and performance over time.
NBA Draft Prospect: An athlete considered eligible and likely to be selected in the annual NBA draft.