BJ Johnson

[CusefanATL]

I say we claim this as another Syracuse addition to the NBA.

FYI he passed for career NBA total points:

Fab Melo
Andy
Silent G
Kris Jo

He’s within 3 of Dirty and 10 of Lydon

 

[Trueblue25]

Really surprised Silent G didnt stick as a role guy. I guess he needed the Dion like killer instincts to pair with his great skillset. He did everything very well.

 

[CusefanATL]

with 6 points BJ passed Dirty last night.

 

[CusefanATL]

ha, this is funny. BJ is included on this. I dont believe transfers usually count for old school. filter this by total points and BJ is already 45th all time in cuse NBA points history. Would be shocked if he doesnt pass Lydon and nichols this week.

NBA & ABA Players Who Attended Syracuse University | Basketball-Reference.com

 

[RandygoCuse]

looks like he helped make history

Wade now all-time leader in blocks by a guard

 

[OGBJ20]

 

[Brooky03]

Foul

 

[OGBJ20]

Foul

That's what i said. But he is never going to get that call, HOF D Wade in Miami.

 

[OGBJ20]

After scoring 21pts in 2 10 day rookie campaign with the Hawks BJ returned to the Lakeland Magic to the tune of 34pts 5-7 3pt FG, 5Rebs.

 

[OGBJ20]

Signed for remainder of season and non guaranteed for next season. Basically make the team. This spring and summer is the S & C to add a little more bulk.

Read more: BJ update | The La Salle Basketball Forum

 

[LAOrange]

Even though he was only here for a short time, I've always claimed BJ as Orange. I wonder if we'd have become so invested in BJ without his father being such a good communicator.

 

[NashvilleOrange]

Signed for remainder of season and non guaranteed for next season. Basically make the team. This spring and summer is the S & C to add a little more bulk.

Read more: BJ update | The La Salle Basketball Forum

Is he suiting up tonight? I'll be at tonight's game and Sunday against the Pelicans. Hope to see him on the court!

 

[hoopsupstate]

How ironic JB ran off the wrong kid. He ended up being better than anyone he kept.

 

[Jeremy L.]

How ironic JB ran off the wrong kid. He ended up being better than anyone he kept.

This x 1,000,000

 

[JoeySimz]

How ironic JB ran off the wrong kid. He ended up being better than anyone he kept.

This x 1,000,000

For the millionth time, ....nevermind. Carry on agenda

 

[Cuse'91]

I mean, even a person with zero basketball experience(i.e. me) could see the inevitable track BJ was on. Jumping Jack, good shooter, rebounding fiend!

 

[Jeremy L.]

For the millionth time, ...nevermind. Carry on agenda

He didn't have space to play here at the time, so he moved on.

 

[Millhouse]

you have to ask questions about this offense when a guy shoots 26% from three here and 36% there

i know 77 shots isn't a big enough sample to know anything but it still makes you wonder

 

[SUFan44]

you have to ask questions about this offense when a guy shoots 26% from three here and 36% there

i know 77 shots isn't a big enough sample to know anything but it still makes you wonder

Could be any number of factors. He would have shot 36% here IMO had he played 30-35 minutes per game. Instead he played 10 minutes per game and left.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

you have to ask questions about this offense when a guy shoots 26% from three here and 36% there

i know 77 shots isn't a big enough sample to know anything but it still makes you wonder

Yeah, no way maturity, strength, competition, and development had anything to do with the improvement.

 

[Millhouse]

Could be any number of factors. He would have shot 36% here IMO had he played 30-35 minutes per game. Instead he played 10 minutes per game and left.

you don't need 30 mpg to shoot better than that

 

[SUFan44]

you don't need 30 mpg to shoot better than that

Some players need to get into a rhythm and know they’re going to play consistent minutes. BJ was one of those guys. Do you know how hard it is to play in 2-4 minute spurts in games and not know if you’re going to play again? Especially as a freshman or sophomore?

 

[OrangeDW]

Yeah, no way maturity, strength, competition, and development had anything to do with the improvement.

Agreed. He was a guy most of thought would be on the Demetris Nichols path. He would’ve been a player and a shooter here as a junior and especially senior. He wasn’t really ready early in his career. You could see the skill set and athleticism(and the LENGTH for the ZONE - sorry, had to), but he just wasn’t ready for prime time yet.

 

[OGBJ20]

‪‪Tough loss but great season overall. 22pts, 11rebs 8-15fg. #2KeepOnKeepingOn‬

 

[two3zone]

BJ is going to find a home and stick in the league. He proved a lot of doubters including myself wrong, I'm very happy for him. Kid works hard and it's extremely easy to see, he can do everything on the court.