Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Stanley Johnson (Arizona) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number eight overall pick to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Former Detroit Pistons NBA 1st-Round Pick Signs With Team In Japan

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 8:37 PM ET

Stanley Johnson most recently played in the NBA during the 2022-23 season when he was a member of the San Antonio Spurs.

He finished that year with averages of 5.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest while shooting 53.3% from the field and 45.0% from the three-point range in 30 games.

On Tuesday, the news was announced that Johnson is signing a deal with a team in Japan (h/t HoopsHype).

Via BasketNews: "Stanley Johnson, the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft and a former Lakers forward, has officially signed with Nagasaki Velca in Japan's B.League "

Stanley Johnson, the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft and a former Lakers forward, has officially signed with Nagasaki Velca in Japan's B.League

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Johnson was the eighth pick in the 2015 NBA Draft (out of Arizona) by the Detroit Pistons.

He has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans over eight seasons.

His career averages are 6.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest while shooting 39.1% from the field and 30.5% from the three-point range in 449 games.

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

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