LamarHampton Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/229926/James-Johnson-Signs-With-Hawks James Johnson Signs With HawksSep 19, 2013 8:59 PM EDTJames Johnson has signed with the Atlanta Hawks.Johnson spent last season with the Sacramento Kings. Say what? Need more info, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzard Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Just a body in case our good bigs get in foul trouble or we need to play hack a somebody one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameTime Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Per Kings/Raps fans Elite defender that can defend 4 positions, but doesn't know his limitations on offense (tries to do too much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canopy Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Who?...What?....Why?....F@&$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PSSSHHHRRR87 Posted September 20, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Can hit the three ball, but drives the lane like he has a 2x4 for a spine. Not the most athletically gifted player. As said before, just a body in case someone goes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungsta Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 a tweener that cant shoot..... why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LamarHampton Posted September 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I really don't understand this. Does this mean Mike Scott is out??? Or likely out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted September 20, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 "J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-J-James JOHNSON!" Anybody heard that it's partially guaranteed yet? @ajchawks gets a break, he's kinda sorta on vacation this week. ~lw3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted September 20, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) I'm too lazy to regurgitate, so just a copy-and-paste from the earlier thread: I'm a James Johnson fan (you definitely want him on your side if the Octagon ever drops), but I agree we don't need any more guaranteed contracts at forward unless they can swing to the SG spot. James can play SF too, but doesn't have the jumper you'd want at that position, plus DeMarre is already adequate as a defensive 3. He was as disappointing last season as any summer 2012 acquisition (at least, among those who actually played). Some of that was the coaching, but his defensive effort and shooting completely collapsed on a team that literally tried to hand him the starting SF spot. If he makes the training camp roster, I can only assume it's to push Mike Scott for that final roster spot. ~lw3 Edited September 20, 2013 by lethalweapon3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTB Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) *yawns*....what else ya got Ferry? Didnt we just invite Damien Wilkins to training camp too? Edited September 20, 2013 by JTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFuzz Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 ... better than Wilkins. Hopefully he can realize his potential as a defender and guard the Lebron's of the world. Hopefully one of him and Carroll pans out as a really solid 3 & D guy with that corner 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin capstone21 Posted September 20, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 He signed a training camp contract...he has not made the team yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainview1981 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Why are we not signing Mike Scott? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeltdown Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) good move. He is a 3. WE need another to go along with Carroll Edited September 20, 2013 by MrMeltdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurpilo Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I think is a good addition, he can provide depth at wing. I guess this could also mean Cunningham will be gone, not necesarily Mike Scott, their skill set are different. Teague/SchröderJenkins/LouKorver/Carroll/JohnsonMilsap/Scott/AntićHorford/Brand/Ayón 13 players. Korver can play SG also with Carroll or Johnson at SF, those are skill sets that complement well. Johnson provides size and defense at the wing that are much needed on our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLHawks3 Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators lethalweapon3 Posted September 20, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) Why are we not signing Mike Scott? Mike's "signed," technically. His contract was $100k guaranteed in mid-August. To unlock the rest of the $689k he'll have to lock down the final spot. Also "signed" is ShMack, but unlike Scott's, his contract is fully unguaranteed with no guarantee date. He's sort of the failsafe if something happens to Teague and Schröder needs a backup. But if Royal impresses, and if it's a wash among the free agent forwards, Mack's status would become more tenuous than Scott's. ~lw3 Edited September 20, 2013 by lethalweapon3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaceCase Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I guess since Kyle and Jenks can't guard anyone you might as well have JJ and Carroll who can't hit an elephant with a bazooka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin capstone21 Posted September 20, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I really love Cousin's 'hustle'...geez he didn't even bother to come down the court Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrReality Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Only if he earns his spots. Has history of not measuring up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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