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Demon Deacons in the NBA: Updates for the 2016-2017 NBA Season

By Horran Cameron

October 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) shoots a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
October 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) shoots a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward James Johnson (16) shoots the ball over Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

James Johnson, Miami Heat, power forward #16

James Johnson has been a journeyman in the NBA as well. Some people view this as a negative whereas I do not. His services are desired by a team and he makes a four million dollars this season. There are a million reasons why there is nothing wrong with his career choice.

Johnson stands at 6’9″ 250 lbs. He brings a great deal of versatility to the Miami Heat. He can play and guard the small forward, power forward and center positions.

Likewise, he is capable of filling in as a starter. Currently, he plays behind Justise Winslow (Duke Blue Devils) at the small forward position on the Miami Heat’s depth chart.

Johnson started this season with an 11-point, six rebound outing in a 108-96 win against the Orlando Magic. Johnson was connected on four of his eight field goals, including making two of his four three-point shots

Currently, he averages 3.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.

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