Linton Johnson now a SUN (for 10 days)

Mr. Sun · Post #1 » by **Mr. Sun** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:38 am

The Suns have signed Linton Johnson to a 10-day contract, in an effort to fill their final roster spot before the Friday deadline.

Linton, who worked out for the Suns on Tuesday, will be in uniform, but will likely not be active against the visiting Boston Celtics on Friday.

The former 6-foot-8 New Orleans Hornets forward averaged 4.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game during his 133-game career and is insurance behind Grant Hill at the small forward position.

Despite the signing of Johnson, the Suns are likely awaiting a few potential buyouts, including that of recently acquired Seattle SuperSonics guard Brent Barry, according to Sports 620 KTAR.

Mr. Sun · Post #2 » by **Mr. Sun** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:39 am

OK, so what should we like about this guy?

chrice · Post #3 » by **chrice** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:49 am

[sarcasm]Nice! We are going to win 10x more games now. [/sarcasm]

Post #4 » by **rsavaj** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:51 am

Mr. Sun wrote:OK, so what should we like about this guy?

The fact that his name is 'Linton Johnson'. He was destined to be an NBA player with that name.

nevetsov · Post #5 » by **nevetsov** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:04 am

The Suns have had pretty good luck with "Johnson"s in the past, why not roll the dice. :wink:

13-32 · Post #6 » by **13-32** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:10 am

Eh I wanted Bobby Jones far more but ok

skatesb16 · Post #7 » by **skatesb16** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:35 am

Brent Barry has officially been waived by the Sonics. Let's hope we can get him.

Ballings7 · Post #8 » by **Ballings7** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:00 pm

Johnson from what I remember seeing with the Hornets... he can shoot adequately (moreso from mid-range I think), is a big SF, strong, has toughness, significant athlete, good rebounder, finishes around the basket, hustles, and he can defend to an extent.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/380 ... ?year=2006

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/380 ... ?year=2005

tuncaboylu · Post #9 » by **tuncaboylu** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:26 pm

No more than a garbage time player

Arles · Post #10 » by **Arles** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:49 pm

The fact that he got a 10-day contract tells you how much the Suns expect from him. If Mike D won't play 1st round picks (Tucker) or vets (Skinner), why would he play a 10-day guy unless 8 guys fouled out. And, if that happened, I'd expect to see Aaron Nelson out there suited up before Johnson.

chrice · Post #11 » by **chrice** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:02 pm

Ballings7 wrote:Johnson from what I remember seeing with the Hornets... he can shoot adequately (moreso from mid-range I think), is a big SF, strong, has toughness, significant athlete, good rebounder, finishes around the basket, hustles, and he can defend to an extent.

Are you sure you're not talking about the other L. Johnson from the Hornets??