Former Kentucky big man Dakari Johnson will continue his professional career in China. Johnson re-signed with the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association, the same team Tracy McGrady once played for between NBA teams near the end of his career.
McGrady’s jersey is retired there, maybe Johnson’s will one day too. He’s entering his third season with the Eagles; last year, he averaged 23.7 points, 14.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.
Prior to his years in the CBA, Johnson spent some time bouncing back and forth between the NBA and G League with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization.