Everything James Johnson

[Scraptor]

Always nice to see players come to their senses. It's so easy for guys to slip from average to fringe, and fringe to obscurity.

I remember when Antoine Wright refused to come into that one game, there were Raps fans saying he was a hero because he was standing up to Triano's lack of defense. But no one guy is bigger than the team. After that he spiralled down to the d-league, then played in China, Spain, Venezuela, and Israel. Still making a living, but it's not the NBA.

[Chr1s1anL]

Always nice to see players come to their senses. It's so easy for guys to slip from average to fringe, and fringe to obscurity.

I remember when Antoine Wright refused to come into that one game, there were guys saying he was a hero because he was standing up to Triano's lack of defense. But no one guy is bigger than the team. After that he spiralled down to the d-league, then played in China, Spain, Venezuela, and Israel. Still making a living, but it's not the NBA.

Wow, I don't even remember that. Glad we got rid of that guy. That would never happen to a Casey coached team.

[Scraptor]

Wow, I don't even remember that. Glad we got rid of that guy. That would never happen to a Casey coached team.

The reason we got rid of JJ the first time was partly due to insubordination under Casey. Even Pop has had to cut knuckleheads like Stephen Jackson who think they're above the team. No coach is going to have a totally iron rule.

The list of guys who can get away with BS is probably 30-40 guys, and even then being a cancer is going to depress your long-term value, in terms of winning and thus endorsements. The most marketable stars are the ones with the best images.

[Chr1s1anL]

The reason we got rid of JJ the first time was partly due to insubordination under Casey. Even Pop has had to cut knuckleheads like Stephen Jackson who think they're above the team. No coach is going to have a totally iron rule.

The list of guys who can get away with BS is probably 30-40 guys, and even then being a cancer is going to depress your long-term value, in terms of winning and thus endorsements. The most marketable stars are the ones with the best images.

Yeah, but to the point that you don't want to sub in? That's not a common thing around the league. Even for the boneheads.

[The Great One]

Good read

James Johnson discovers his role in the NBA http://t.co/5TbqBZ1j8S via @BostonGlobe

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 20, 2014

[MACK11]

Good read

James Johnson discovers his role in the NBA http://t.co/5TbqBZ1j8S via @BostonGlobe

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 20, 2014

Great read!

[Shirokin]

Just wondering, does anyone know for what reason the Boston Globe decided to cover JJ?

[Puffer]

Good read

James Johnson discovers his role in the NBA http://t.co/5TbqBZ1j8S via @BostonGlobe

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) October 20, 2014

This is the part that concerns me, "“I feel like I have just as much talent as [All-Star] DeMar [DeRozan] or [Kyle] Lowry but it’s not what is asked of me,” he said."

If having your head in the right place is a talent, then NO James, you're not there.

Of course, the quote is somewhat out of context and can't convey subtleties or nuances. Hopefully he means "I am as much of a physical specimen, in my own way, as those guys. If I apply my mind to it, I can contribute significantly just like they do."

[mcHAPPY]

This is the part that concerns me, "“I feel like I have just as much talent as [All-Star] DeMar [DeRozan] or [Kyle] Lowry but it’s not what is asked of me,” he said."

If having your head in the right place is a talent, then NO James, you're not there.

Of course, the quote is somewhat out of context and can't convey subtleties or nuances. Hopefully he means "I am as much of a physical specimen, in my own way, as those guys. If I apply my mind to it, I can contribute significantly just like they do."

Yeah, my eyebrow went up when I read it.

Doesn't read like a guy truly accepting or realizing his limitations.

Confidence is great but......

[Nilanka]

This is the part that concerns me, "“I feel like I have just as much talent as [All-Star] DeMar [DeRozan] or [Kyle] Lowry but it’s not what is asked of me,” he said."

If having your head in the right place is a talent, then NO James, you're not there.

Of course, the quote is somewhat out of context and can't convey subtleties or nuances. Hopefully he means "I am as much of a physical specimen, in my own way, as those guys. If I apply my mind to it, I can contribute significantly just like they do."

Yeah, my eyebrow went up when I read it.

Doesn't read like a guy truly accepting or realizing his limitations.

Confidence is great but......

JJ might actually have a point. He could very well have more natural "talent" than DeRozan, but that doesn't make him a better basketball player.

[Puffer]

JJ might actually have a point. He could very well have more natural "talent" than DeRozan, but that doesn't make him a better basketball player.

Yeah, that's why I talked about context in my post, and rephrased it the way I wish he had said it so there could be no confusion about what he meant. I think the main reason JJ is still in the league is that he is a "physical specimen" and every GM/Coach sees the potential. I hope he applies himself, accepts his role and just buckles down to work at getting better at decision making through scenario based training.

[Joey]

Just wondering, does anyone know for what reason the Boston Globe decided to cover JJ?

This is what I was going to ask. He's from Wyoming and went to University in North Carolina ...

[S.R.]

Meh, I'm not expecting that much out of JJ. He hasn't played himself consistently into regular minutes as a positive contributor for a full season - ever. He has everything to prove before he starts comparing himself to the two best players on the team, on any level.

You can make excuses for why he hasn't found success yet, but so far his career is playing out pretty typically for a borderline NBA role player. Maybe he'll put it together, find the perfect situation, and turn it all into becoming a regular rotation player. Or maybe his next contract will be in Europe.

Fans are still scarred by the Joe Johnson experience. James Johnson will probably get spot minutes against big scoring 3's, and not much more.

[Bendit]

I have a feeling that the great majority of NBA'ers will never downplay their abilities (they wont put down others either). It's in their dna thru the years...the "I'm as good or better than the other guy" kind of feeling. It's an in-built confidence or they wouldnt be there. JJ actually said it while most others would take a pass and deflect. Personally, I like that...it's an attitude that doesnt allow him to back down from stars like a Johnson, Durant, Kobe etc. He just has to channel it correctly. I would add that he took this opportunity because he feels it's the best team to use to market his talents for the next contract....so I wouldnt worry about his play...unless of course Casey doesnt play him.

[Puffer]

....so I wouldnt worry about his play...unless of course Casey doesn't play him.

I have a feeling that the only one who can conceivably limit James Johnson's minutes is James Johnson.