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Chris Johnson is a Keeper

There needs to be a guy like him or Bolomboy on the roster just for the energy it brings, especially with Booker gone. Though I get that I seem to value that more than other people do. Still, I'd rather have a couple less talented/more passionate guys on a roster, at least towards the end of a bench, than two equivalent guys with more talent but who just seem like they don't care if they're there or not.
 
There needs to be a guy like him or Bolomboy on the roster just for the energy it brings, especially with Booker gone. Though I get that I seem to value that more than other people do. Still, I'd rather have a couple less talented/more passionate guys on a roster, at least towards the end of a bench, than two equivalent guys with more talent but who just seem like they don't care if they're there or not.

You want passion, energy, and excitement? What do you think we are paying Uncle Joe for. . .
 
I see why all of these teams that released CJ raved about him, and I'm sure the Jazz will be on that list now, too. He just couldn't hit those wide open corner 3s at a good clip.

In other news, Memphis waived DJ Stephens who you might know from his ridiculous summer league and preseason dunks, and Jordan Adams who was taken one pick before Hood. I actually liked Adams predraft, and I wouldn't be surprised if someone like Philly picks him up. He's just had some weird injuries...cartilage transplant?! Not sure what that entails (microfractures?), but it sounds serious/bad.
 
Easily telegraphed decision. Withey is a better value & a better roster need, plain and simple
 
Dante Exum said Chris Johnson was the hardest working player he's ever been around. Seemed legitimately bummed Chris was cut.

Dante Exum on Chris Johnson, who was waived by the Jazz on Saturday: "Chris was the hardest-working guy I knew."
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I don't think anyone is surprised by this, nor am I. The point of my post was that it's too bad we can't keep him and that he could develop into someone we had wished we kept.
 
I don't think anyone is surprised by this, nor am I. The point of my post was that it's too bad we can't keep him and that he could develop into someone we had wished we kept.
I think Chris Johnson is what he is. He's not a young rookie. He's unlikely to ever be more than we have seen. I like the guy as a player. But we just didn't have room for him, especially at his position.
 
I'm torn. Pretty awesome we are actually making hard decisions to fill out the roster this year, but bummed because I really loved watching CJ, especially this preseason.
 
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