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Post#1 » by Paradise » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:27 pm

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Post#2 » by haosmoove » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:29 pm

Good fit for the backup PF and small ball C role. He also brings a lot of toughness to the team.
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Post#3 » by Prokorov » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:31 pm

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wait... this James Johnson?


Lets gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! To me this is an upgrade to Jeff Green. Not the shooter green is but tougher, more athletic, competes more on the glass and is just a complete DOG. He wasnt terrible for three from miami 35% range or so. not broken shot. but even if he clanks it at 30% dude is tough as nails.

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Post#4 » by Shark » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:48 pm

Nice. Lengthy, athletic defender. Good depth piece.
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Post#5 » by DarkXaero » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:50 pm

Well, there's the enforcer yall asked for.
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Post#6 » by Stone » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:51 pm

Bloodsport Johnson the enforcer we need!!...... :lift:
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#7 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Aug 3, 2021 4:59 pm

DarkXaero wrote:Well, there's the enforcer yall asked for.


Yep. This guy is a goon. Welcome aboard
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#8 » by HardenGoat » Tue Aug 3, 2021 5:20 pm

That's great, definitely eases the loss of Green
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#9 » by 3pt_chucker » Tue Aug 3, 2021 5:28 pm

Downgrade on offense from Green but will be about the same defensively, slightly better on the glass and more "dog"

Happy to have him on board
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Post#10 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Tue Aug 3, 2021 5:45 pm

Love it !!! Bloodsport J , we got our enforcer , hope he not gonna become DNP victim in Nash system though
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#11 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Aug 3, 2021 5:52 pm

Let me show yall exactly why I am so happy to have this guy here



Johnson is legit. He's not just "NBA tough", he will legit kick someone's ass if they try him. And he fights for teammates. Sean Marks saw the crap that went down in Game 4 of that Bucks series and knew what time it was.
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#12 » by Prokorov » Tue Aug 3, 2021 5:56 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:Let me show yall exactly why I am so happy to have this guy here



Johnson is legit. He's not just "NBA tough", he will legit kick someone's ass if they try him. And he fights for teammates. Sean Marks saw the crap that went down in Game 4 of that Bucks series and knew what time it was.


dude is real life tough, not nba tough.
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Post#13 » by haosmoove » Tue Aug 3, 2021 6:10 pm

Prokorov wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Let me show yall exactly why I am so happy to have this guy here



Johnson is legit. He's not just "NBA tough", he will legit kick someone's ass if they try him. And he fights for teammates. Sean Marks saw the crap that went down in Game 4 of that Bucks series and knew what time it was.


dude is real life tough, not nba tough.


I read somewhere before that he practices MMA on the side.
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#14 » by Claud » Tue Aug 3, 2021 6:48 pm

Uncle Jeff replacement.

Green is a better scorer/shooter, but Johnson is a far better defender/rebounder/playmaker.

We needed this type of move after losing Uncle Jeff. Good job Marks.
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#15 » by TheNetsFan » Tue Aug 3, 2021 8:01 pm

haosmoove wrote:
Prokorov wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:Let me show yall exactly why I am so happy to have this guy here



Johnson is legit. He's not just "NBA tough", he will legit kick someone's ass if they try him. And he fights for teammates. Sean Marks saw the crap that went down in Game 4 of that Bucks series and knew what time it was.


dude is real life tough, not nba tough.


I read somewhere before that he practices MMA on the side.

I do recall reading that a long time ago. I have no idea if he still does that.
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#16 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Aug 3, 2021 8:30 pm

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haosmoove wrote:
Prokorov wrote:
dude is real life tough, not nba tough.


I read somewhere before that he practices MMA on the side.

I do recall reading that a long time ago. I have no idea if he still does that.


He's a black belt in karate
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#17 » by HardenGoat » Tue Aug 3, 2021 8:49 pm

Awesome, he takes the front line with Blake
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#18 » by JoseRizal » Wed Aug 4, 2021 1:33 am

MrDollarBills wrote:
DarkXaero wrote:Well, there's the enforcer yall asked for.


Yep. This guy is a goon. Welcome aboard


Exactly! 3 G's we need in this team, just like mercenaries in action movies! :lol:

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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#19 » by Whiskey Slick » Wed Aug 4, 2021 8:18 am

6' 7"/240 and a blackbelt in martial arts.

Definitely one of the toughest guys in the league. A dude you DO NOT want to tangle with.

Too many times last year teams took liberties with our BIG 3, dirty plays, but JJ makes sure those days are over.
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Re: Woj: Nets sign James Johnson to one year deal 

Post#20 » by Gooner » Thu Aug 5, 2021 8:17 am

That's another body to throw at Giannis, that's why they signed him even though he is clearly past his prime. He matched up with Giannis quite well in the past.

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