Dec 7, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) talks with guard Tyler Johnson (8) in the game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images

8-Year NBA Player Retires From Pro Basketball

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 22, 2025 2:28 AM ET

Tyler Johnson most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers.

The 33-year-old has also spent time playing overseas.

On Wednesday, Fresno State Men's Basketball announced that Johnson will join their coaching staff (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via gobulldogs.com: "FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State men's basketball head coach Vance Walberg is proud to announce the addition of former Bulldog standout and NBA veteran Tyler Johnson to the Bulldogs' coaching staff as an assistant coach."

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Tyler Johnson makes his return to the Valley as an assistant coach‼️ pic.twitter.com/n3kGvVfkC1
— Fresno State Men’s Basketball (@FresnoStateMBB) May 21, 2025

With the news, Johnson's playing career has likely come to an end.

According to source with knowledge of situation, former Bulldog guard & Merced native Allen Huddleston will be coming on as newly-created GM of Fresno State Men’s basketball program & former Bulldog & NBA player Tyler Johnson will be joining Vance Walberg’s staff as assistant.
— Scott Bemis (@SBemisOnline) March 20, 2025

Johnson has played eight NBA seasons.

He is most known for his time with the Miami Heat where he spent part of five years.

During the 2017 season, Johnson averaged 13.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 37.2% from the three-point range in 73 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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