The Official Cam ‘CJ’ Johnson Thread

Paradise · Post #1 » by **Paradise** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:38 pm

Never in my life thought we could end up with two Cams but welcome CJ with the Klay Thompson mindset.

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Netaman · Post #2 » by **Netaman** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:45 pm

right now he's the most underrated aspect of the deal. people don't realize how close he is as an asset to bridges. the 2 of them give the nets 1 of the most dynamic and best shooting/defense wing duos in the league. both have pretty much only ever played winning basketball for good coaches from college on.

he's going to get a big extension this offseason.

TheNetsFan · Post #3 » by **TheNetsFan** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:49 pm

Netaman wrote:right now he's the most underrated aspect of the deal. people don't realize how close he is as an asset to bridges. the 2 of them give the nets 1 of the most dynamic and best shooting/defense wing duos in the league. both have pretty much only ever played winning basketball for good coaches from college on.

he's going to get a big extension this offseason.

How big? Will we give it to him or do we want to preserve cap space for '24 & '25? A lot still to be determined.

Tha King · Post #4 » by **Tha King** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:53 pm

He's good but that extension will be interesting, that's the only thing.

Netaman · Post #5 » by **Netaman** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 9:56 pm

TheNetsFan wrote:How big? Will we give it to him or do we want to preserve cap space for '24 & '25? A lot still to be determined.

From his October negotiations w/ Phoenix:

What to Expect From an Extension
"Do not expect a new Johnson contract to surpass the four-year, $90 million extension that Bridges agreed to last October, even with the cap increasing. Bridges had 160 career starts at the time of the extension, compared to 36 for Johnson. However, do not be surprised if the Johnson contract is in the four-year, $85 million range with a starting salary of $19 million. Based on a $134 million salary cap, the salary in the first year is comparable to Davis Bertans, Duncan Robinson and Marcus Morris Sr."

https://www.si.com/nba/suns/analysis/what-to-expect-phoenix-suns-cam-johnsons-upcoming-extension

he bet on himself this year and if he delivers on that the rest of the year i wouldn't be surprised to see him exceed the 90m and maybe get to 20m per year. with nothing in FA this year i think they will likely extend him and claxton to big deals assuming cam j locks in his role as a starter the rest of the year.

TheNetsFan · Post #6 » by **TheNetsFan** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:05 pm

Netaman wrote:
TheNetsFan wrote:How big? Will we give it to him or do we want to preserve cap space for '24 & '25? A lot still to be determined.

From his October negotiations w/ Phoenix:

What to Expect From an Extension
"Do not expect a new Johnson contract to surpass the four-year, $90 million extension that Bridges agreed to last October, even with the cap increasing. Bridges had 160 career starts at the time of the extension, compared to 36 for Johnson. However, do not be surprised if the Johnson contract is in the four-year, $85 million range with a starting salary of $19 million. Based on a $134 million salary cap, the salary in the first year is comparable to Davis Bertans, Duncan Robinson and Marcus Morris Sr."

https://www.si.com/nba/suns/analysis/what-to-expect-phoenix-suns-cam-johnsons-upcoming-extension

he bet on himself this year and if he delivers on that the rest of the year i wouldn't be surprised to see him exceed the 90m and maybe get to 20m per year. with nothing in FA this year i think they will likely extend him and claxton to big deals assuming cam j locks in his role as a starter the rest of the year.

Claxton can't be extended this off-season. The Nets may let Cam test the market and potentially just match an offer sheet. Not many teams have cap space, but the ones that do would likely prioritize spending on a young guy like Cam.

Netaman · Post #7 » by **Netaman** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 10:07 pm

TheNetsFan wrote:
Netaman wrote:
TheNetsFan wrote:How big? Will we give it to him or do we want to preserve cap space for '24 & '25? A lot still to be determined.

From his October negotiations w/ Phoenix:

What to Expect From an Extension
"Do not expect a new Johnson contract to surpass the four-year, $90 million extension that Bridges agreed to last October, even with the cap increasing. Bridges had 160 career starts at the time of the extension, compared to 36 for Johnson. However, do not be surprised if the Johnson contract is in the four-year, $85 million range with a starting salary of $19 million. Based on a $134 million salary cap, the salary in the first year is comparable to Davis Bertans, Duncan Robinson and Marcus Morris Sr."

https://www.si.com/nba/suns/analysis/what-to-expect-phoenix-suns-cam-johnsons-upcoming-extension

he bet on himself this year and if he delivers on that the rest of the year i wouldn't be surprised to see him exceed the 90m and maybe get to 20m per year. with nothing in FA this year i think they will likely extend him and claxton to big deals assuming cam j locks in his role as a starter the rest of the year.

Claxton can't be extended this off-season. The Nets may let Cam test the market and potentially just match an offer sheet. Not many teams have cap space, but the ones that do would likely prioritize spending on a young guy like Cam.

when does claxton become extension eligible? dec 15?

TheNetsFan · Post #8 » by **TheNetsFan** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:04 pm

Netaman wrote:
TheNetsFan wrote:
Netaman wrote:
From his October negotiations w/ Phoenix:

https://www.si.com/nba/suns/analysis/what-to-expect-phoenix-suns-cam-johnsons-upcoming-extension

he bet on himself this year and if he delivers on that the rest of the year i wouldn't be surprised to see him exceed the 90m and maybe get to 20m per year. with nothing in FA this year i think they will likely extend him and claxton to big deals assuming cam j locks in his role as a starter the rest of the year.

Claxton can't be extended this off-season. The Nets may let Cam test the market and potentially just match an offer sheet. Not many teams have cap space, but the ones that do would likely prioritize spending on a young guy like Cam.

when does claxton become extension eligible? dec 15?

He doesn't. He signed a two year contract and the earliest you can extend someone is 2 years after the current contract was signed.

MrDollarBills · Post #9 » by **MrDollarBills** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:21 pm

I guess we're calling Cam II CJ?

I cannot wait for this guy to play.

GTR11 · Post #10 » by **GTR11** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:29 pm

The writing was on the wall.

I didn't want to look stupid such thing that's why I decided to move on.

It had to done period.

Marks know something. Guy really concentrated on 2024. Let's see what's up.

GTR11 · Post #11 » by **GTR11** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:32 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:I guess we're calling Cam II CJ?

I cannot wait for this guy to play.

My advice, don't get used to no one on this roster.

GTR11 · Post #12 » by **GTR11** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:34 pm

Next coaching hire will say a lot.

If JV stays as a HC, don't expect big time names to come over. No I'm not talking about older onse.

MrDollarBills · Post #13 » by **MrDollarBills** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:34 pm

GTR11 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:I guess we're calling Cam II CJ?

I cannot wait for this guy to play.

My advice, don't get used to no one on this roster.

I'm going to enjoy watching guys play who behave like professionals. If someone gets traded to improve the roster, so be it.

GTR11 · Post #14 » by **GTR11** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:35 pm

My prediction is that Ben will be moved this off-season.

GTR11 · Post #15 » by **GTR11** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:40 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
GTR11 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:I guess we're calling Cam II CJ?

I cannot wait for this guy to play.

My advice, don't get used to no one on this roster.

I'm going to enjoy watching guys play who behave like professionals. If someone gets traded to improve the roster, so be it.

Dude something brewing in 2024. Something no one talking about or seeing.

This KD move just verified what Woj, Lewis and NI said. Marks here to stay and he is very close to Tsai family. We can start calling him Sean Tsai.

GTR11 · Post #16 » by **GTR11** » Thu Feb 9, 2023 11:46 pm

I'm a die hard Nets fan and will stick around.

As I said, I need to go back to school and improve my family well being. I'll be stopping around when time will allow.

Good luck to you die hard fellow members. God bless and stay strong. We will be in contention soon. Don't let haters get in your head.

It had to be done. Marks pulled rabbit out of hat once, he got pieces to work with this time.

We face of NYC right now because our GM is legit. Message been send.

3pt_chucker · Post #17 » by **3pt_chucker** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:17 am

Hopefully CJ can stay healthy so he can really show what he can do. Him and Bridges can be a mini version of the Jays.

TheNetsFan · Post #18 » by **TheNetsFan** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:04 am

GTR11 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
GTR11 wrote:My advice, don't get used to no one on this roster.

I'm going to enjoy watching guys play who behave like professionals. If someone gets traded to improve the roster, so be it.

Dude something brewing in 2024. Something no one talking about or seeing.

This KD move just verified what Woj, Lewis and NI said. Marks here to stay and he is very close to Tsai family. We can start calling him Sean Tsai.

I've been saying that forever. Only players currently under contract in the '24 off-season are Ben and Mikal. Ben will likely be gone by then if he doesn't improve. It'll be interesting to see if the offer to re-sign Johnson.

Marks was always eyeing a reset in '24, though the '25 FA class looks like a better fit.

GTR11 · Post #19 » by **GTR11** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:29 am

TheNetsFan wrote:
GTR11 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:
I'm going to enjoy watching guys play who behave like professionals. If someone gets traded to improve the roster, so be it.

Dude something brewing in 2024. Something no one talking about or seeing.

This KD move just verified what Woj, Lewis and NI said. Marks here to stay and he is very close to Tsai family. We can start calling him Sean Tsai.

I've been saying that forever. Only players currently under contract in the '24 off-season are Ben and Mikal. Ben will likely be gone by then if he doesn't improve. It'll be interesting to see if the offer to re-sign Johnson.

Marks was always eyeing a reset in '24, though the '25 FA class looks like a better fit.

I think we touched on this subject day before Kyrie trade.

You right, Marks cooking something.

While I'm out, watch for HC that will be getting this gig. It'll tell a lot.

TheNetsFan · Post #20 » by **TheNetsFan** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:34 am

GTR11 wrote:
TheNetsFan wrote:
GTR11 wrote:Dude something brewing in 2024. Something no one talking about or seeing.

This KD move just verified what Woj, Lewis and NI said. Marks here to stay and he is very close to Tsai family. We can start calling him Sean Tsai.

I've been saying that forever. Only players currently under contract in the '24 off-season are Ben and Mikal. Ben will likely be gone by then if he doesn't improve. It'll be interesting to see if the offer to re-sign Johnson.

Marks was always eyeing a reset in '24, though the '25 FA class looks like a better fit.

I think we touched on this subject day before Kyrie trade.

You right, Marks cooking something.

While I'm out, watch for HC that will be getting this gig. It'll tell a lot.

Udoka.