Joe Marcus Johnson: From Basketball Star to Bold Abstract Expressionist Joe Marcus Johnson, born June 29, 1981, in Little Rock, Arkansas, embodies a fascinating duality – a celebrated athlete transformed into a compelling visual artist. While his basketball career spanned stints with prominent teams like the Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets, culminating in a remarkable NBA All-Star record of seven appearances and surpassing 20,000 points scored, Johnson’s artistic journey represents an equally significant departure from con…