Paris Basketball sign Alizé Johnson to strengthen frontcourt

Paris Basketball have officially announced the signing of Alizé Johnson, with the American forward/center joining the club to strengthen its frontcourt for the upcoming season.

Johnson arrives with considerable pedigree, having played more than 60 games in the NBA across several franchises. He brings athleticism, energy and rebounding, along with consistent production around the rim — the qualities Paris will lean on as the team builds its roster for the new campaign.

Last season, Johnson split time between China and the NBA G League. With Shenzhen in the Chinese league he averaged 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 24 games. He then moved to the Iowa Wolves in the G League, where his numbers jumped to 19.0 points, 11.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, underlining the all-round production he can offer at European level. His combination of size and mobility gives Paris a different dimension in the paint, whether deployed as a starter or coming off the bench.

The club has described Johnson as a player capable of scoring, dunking, grabbing rebounds and creating for teammates, promising "showtime" at the adidas arena. His arrival gives Paris another physical and versatile option in the paint, adding depth to a frontcourt that will have to cope with the demands of both domestic competition and the EuroLeague.

With Johnson, Paris Basketball complete another piece of their recruitment drive ahead of the 2026-27 season: NBA experience and proven production in China and the G League make him a low-risk addition for a club aiming to compete on several fronts. Paris will hope the move pays off quickly once the new season tips off.

Sources

• Sportando