Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed information about Daniel Johnson, an NBL player:

Player Profile

  • Nationality: Australian
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Weight: 108 kg (238 lbs)
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • Draft: Not drafted in the NBA; entered the NBL directly
  • Age: Born on April 3, 1988
  • College: Pepperdine University (USA)
  • High School: Australind Senior High School (Australia)
  • Hometown: Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Teams Played For:
    • Melbourne Tigers (2008–2009)
    • Adelaide 36ers (2010–2023)
    • Piratas de Quebradillas (Puerto Rican League, 2017)
    • Anyang KGC (Korean Basketball League, 2018)
    • Future teams as of the latest season

Player Archetype / Play Style

Daniel Johnson’s player archetype is a skilled stretch big, a frontcourt scorer who blended interior touch with reliable perimeter range across a long Adelaide 36ers career. Offensively, he worked as a scoring power forward who could punish mismatches in the post, pop out beyond the arc, finish efficiently in the flow of the offence and carry a meaningful share of the scoring load when Adelaide needed a steady veteran option. Defensively, he was more of a positional team defender than a pure rim-protecting anchor, using size and experience to hold his ground in the frontcourt, rebound his area and compete within scheme. Physically, Johnson brought genuine size for a modern power forward with a strong frame and enough skill mobility to operate both inside and outside. Overall, his play style was polished and dependable: he could stretch the floor, score in bunches, rebound, and give Adelaide a composed, professional offensive presence for years. (NBL Australia)

Sources:

NBL — 36ers to honour modern-day club legend
NBL — Phoenix Prevail After Stunning Creek-DJ Shootout
NBL — R19 Preview: Adelaide 36ers v Perth Wildcats
NBL — R14 Preview: SE Melbourne Phoenix vs Adelaide 36ers
NBL — Preview: Adelaide v Sydney (Round 18)