His frame disguises the skill level. The height, the strength and power belie his unique gifts: soft hands, deft touch and a feel for passing. At 7-feet tall and 250 pounds, the Thunder’s young center Dakari Johnson has tools that can make him an NBA weapon.
As Oklahoma City Blue Head Coach Mark Daigneault has said on multiple occasions about his players, Dakari Johnson “is here for a reason”. Much like other professionals in similar situations, Johnson is just working towards carving out an opportunity where his skills can be maximized and deficiencies minimized. Two seasons after being selected 48th overall by the Thunder in the 2015 NBA Draft, the 21-year old Johnson is getting that chance.