History of Cameron Johnson in Timeline

Cameron Johnson is an American professional basketball player currently with the Denver Nuggets. He was drafted 11th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019 but was immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played college basketball at Pittsburgh and North Carolina. With the Suns, he reached the 2021 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2023 and then to the Nuggets in 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 3, 1996: Cameron Johnson Born

On March 3, 1996, Cameron Jordan Johnson was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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March 2010: Suns' Winning Streak

As of August 13, 2020, with Johnson starting for Phoenix, the Suns would have an 8–0 record in the 2020 NBA Bubble, having a winning streak of at least 7 games for the first time since March 2010.

April 2014: Signed with Pittsburgh

In April 2014, Cameron Johnson signed with Pittsburgh.

November 15, 2017: Surgery to fix torn meniscus

On November 15, 2017, Cameron Johnson had surgery to fix a torn meniscus and ended up sitting out ten games.

June 20, 2019: Drafted and Traded on Draft Night

On June 20, 2019, Cameron Johnson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the eleventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft and then immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns.

October 26, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2019, Cameron Johnson made his NBA debut coming off the bench in a 130–122 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

2019: Drafted by Timberwolves and Traded to Suns

In 2019, Cameron Johnson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the eleventh overall pick in the NBA draft but was traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night.

February 10, 2020: First Professional Start

On February 10, 2020, Cameron Johnson had his first professional start with the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 3, 2020: Season-High 21 Points on Birthday

On March 3, 2020, Cameron Johnson scored a new season-high of 21 points on his 24th birthday in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

March 8, 2020: Fans Enter Arena

Cameron Johnson's appreciation to healthcare workers event was held on February 7, 2021, at the Suns' first home game since March 8, 2020, to have fans enter their arena after dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 27, 2020: Matched Career-High off the Bench

On December 27, 2020, Cameron Johnson matched his then career-high of 21 points off the bench in a win over the Sacramento Kings.

February 7, 2021: Appreciation to Healthcare Workers

On February 7, 2021, Cameron Johnson gave out special appreciation to healthcare workers and their families at the Suns' home game against the Boston Celtics.

2021: NBA Finals with Suns

During his sophomore season in 2021, Cameron Johnson reached the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns.

2021: Reached NBA Finals

In 2021, Cameron Johnson helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals, but the Suns lost the series in 6 games to the Milwaukee Bucks.

March 4, 2022: Career-High 38 Points

On March 4, 2022, Cameron Johnson put up a career-high 38 points with nine three-pointers made alongside a game-winning, buzzer-beating three-pointer in a win over the New York Knicks.

November 8, 2022: Knee Surgery

On November 8, 2022, Cameron Johnson underwent surgery to remove part of the meniscus in his right knee and was ruled out for at least one to two months.

February 9, 2023: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

On February 9, 2023, Cameron Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets along with other players and draft picks, in exchange for Kevin Durant and T. J. Warren.

February 2023: Traded to Brooklyn Nets

In February 2023, Cameron Johnson was traded to the Brooklyn Nets after spending three full seasons with the Phoenix Suns.

July 6, 2023: Re-signed with Nets

On July 6, 2023, Cameron Johnson re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets on a four-year, $94.5 million contract.

November 19, 2024: Career Game with Nets

On November 19, 2024, Cameron Johnson had his best career game with the Nets, scoring 34 points and hitting 6 threes, leading them to a 1-point win over the Charlotte Hornets.