Joe Johnson doesn't fit

[oldtimer]

Joe Johnson is not a 2 or even a 3 anymore. He doesn't take shots inside the offense. His shots are ISO which have not been a part of the jazz offense for many years. His best position is a stretch 4 which he played at Miami. The problem is that Lyles is the future and that future is now. Lyles backs up favors for the time being and honestly Lyles is playing better than JJ.

That means JJ is a man without a position. The jazz can keep trying to force a square peg into that round hole (ie playing JJ as a 2 or a 3) but it won't work in the long run.

 

[phippsj]

1. It takes time to adjust to a new team and offense. Case in point Lamarcus Aldridge in San Antonio saying he's only truly comfortable this year (after a full season), and that it took until after the All Star break to find a rhythm in San Antonio.

2. He's bing very passive trying to figure out his role in this team, you can tell he's trying very hard to be differential to other team mates.

3. He's not on a long term contract with us, he's wrapping up his career here. He's not going to be an All Star, but he will be beneficial on numerous fronts. Did you notice him getting on the refs last night? He has the credibility in the league to call them out.

 

[The Midnight]

It's been 3 games... didn't it take LaMarcus Aldridge half a season last year to get used to the Spurs motion offense?

Give it time....

 

[b_line]

Yeah, maybe he need a new uniform. It might be more comfortable for him. Anyone have the equipment managers number? I could text him a link to this thread.

 

[r_u_s_t_b_u_c_k_e_t]

 

[NAOS]

3 ****ing preseason games. SMFH.

 

[NAOS]

Isos have been a staple of Q's offense.

 

[kabenac]

Johnson looked better last night than the previous two games. He's had a long, solid career so he's not going to magically suck now that he's a Jazzman. He just needs to do what he's good at and his teammates need to give him the ball when he's wide open.

 

[fishonjazz]

Too early for this type of declaration imo but I agree about one part of the post.
I think he is best suited to be a 4 in a small ball lineup and I would rather have Hayward or lyles in that lineup.

 

[candrew]

I don't know if that's a true statement but if he doesn't there are plenty of playoff teams that would take him come trade deadline.

Not really a concern right now.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Pretty sure he will be fine. He's adjusting to new offense and new role (off the bench when hayward gets back). He's also been a super pro which is important.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Yeah, I had a feeling some fans would single out JJ as an early scapegoat.