Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the information about Wesley Johnson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Wesley JaMarr Johnson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born July 11, 1987
  • Hometown: Corsicana, Texas
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #4, #11, #33, and #2 during his career
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: Corsicana High School, Corsicana, Texas
  • College: Syracuse University (after transferring from Iowa State University)
  • NBA Draft: 2010, 1st Round, 4th pick overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Teams Played For: Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, Washington Wizards
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Kids: Yes, Johnson has children, but specific details are not widely publicized
  • Siblings: Not publicly documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Wesley Johnson’s player archetype was a long, athletic 3-and-D wing, built to defend across the perimeter, run the floor, and space the court without needing the offense built around him. Defensively, he projected and largely functioned as a rangy wing stopper who could use his 6-foot-7 frame, roughly 215-pound build, and plus wingspan to contest jumpers, switch assignments, and offer weak-side help. Offensively, his best role was as a complementary finisher and spot-up option rather than a primary creator, with his value tied to transition play, catch-and-shoot jumpers, and straight-line attacks more than advanced self-creation. His play style, especially in the NBA, was smooth but low-usage: he looked the part of a modern two-way forward, flashed athleticism and defensive versatility, and fit best when asked to defend, hit open threes, and fill gaps around higher-volume scorers. (NBADraft)

Sources:

NBA Draft — Wesley Johnson
Basketball-Reference — Wesley Johnson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
ESPN — Ten things I like and don’t like, including Chicago’s return to relevance
NBA.com — Getting to Know: Wesley Johnson