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James Johnson - 9pts / 5rbs / 2.5ast / 1.5 bl / 1 st. / .500FG% Per Game as a Raptor.
Going forward, if he maintain this stat stuffing nature, then who knows what he could turn into. He's only 23 years old and playing without a training camp or Regular Minutes for 75% of the season. I can easily see a 15pt / 7rbs / 4ast / 2bl / 1.5 st / .500FG% type of guy out of JJ in the next couple years with real minutes.. and that is SOLID.
The more I watch the amount of intensity that this kid plays with, the more I'm wishing the future was today. He is Consistent with his Energy and Hustle and knows exactly what we need him to do every night. He knows his role, and far too often, that isn't the case in this league.
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Apollo wrote: View PostI don't want to predict where he will be in the future but I will say that I like where he is now. Find me a late first rounder who would put that up. They're rare.
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RaptorsFan4Life wrote: View PostHe is still a shit jumpshooter.
He may be a 'shit jump shooter', but thats not his game, and he knows it. Nor does he rely on his jumpshot for success.
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James Johnson is a straight up , biblical nightmaric beast. That's what he DOESSSSSS!
LOL Quote from the Legend of commentators on youtube, ELPRESADOR.Last edited by e2thed; Sat Apr 2, 2011, 12:22 PM.
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And if jumpshooting is what's holding him back, he should consider himself fortunate as it's probably the easiest skill to develop.
Those numbers are indeed solid.
Compare the numbers of James Johnson as a Raptor to Josh Smith's numbers in his second year:
Johnson in 26.5 minutes per game:
8.7 points/.492% - 5.2 rebs - 2.5 asts - 1.4 blks - 1.1 stls
Smith in 32 minutes per game:
11.3 points/.425% - 6.6 rebs - 2.4 asts - 2.6 blks - 0.8 stls
Given the minutes advantage Smith had over Johnson, those stats are actually fairly comparable. In fact, at quick glance, it looks like James Johnson's numbers are actually better than Smith's were.
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jeff_hostetler wrote: View PostAnd if jumpshooting is what's holding him back, he should consider himself fortunate as it's probably the easiest skill to develop.
Those numbers are indeed solid.
Compare the numbers of James Johnson as a Raptor to Josh Smith's numbers in his second year:
Johnson in 26.5 minutes per game:
8.7 points/.492% - 5.2 rebs - 2.5 asts - 1.4 blks - 1.1 stls
Smith in 32 minutes per game:
11.3 points/.425% - 6.6 rebs - 2.4 asts - 2.6 blks - 0.8 stls
Given the minutes advantage Smith had over Johnson, those stats are actually fairly comparable. In fact, at quick glance, it looks like James Johnson's numbers are actually better than Smith's were.
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joey_hesketh wrote: View PostNice find. I like this comparison alot actually. Good one.
James Johnson as a Raptor:
Opponent's eFG%: .488
Opponent's PPG: 21.3
Opponent's PER: 13.9 (that's elite)
Josh Smith in 05'-06' (at the SF position, where he played most of his minutes):
Opponent's eFG%: .523
Opponent's PPG: 21.3
Opponent's PER: 17.9
So...Not only do J.Johnson's regular stats seem to be on par with Josh Smith (ppg, rebs, etc...), but the numbers show J.Johnson is actually a far superior on ball defender than Smith was at the same development stage.
Looking at these numbers like this I see no sense in the trade I posted earlier concerning Bargnani + a first rounder for Josh Smith. James Johnson is on par to be at least as good as Josh Smith. Book it.
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If he develops a steady jump shot and tightens up his handles a little bit more, he'd be a legit starting 3 in my eyes. Or at least a really good back up at the 3 spot. For a late first rounder that's not bad at all. Don't know about you guys but I'd take that kind of talent over all-star level offense and Washington General defense.
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