Joe Johnson Really Likes Flip Murray

Johnson:

"I remember that year in Seattle when he replaced Ray [Allen] and the first 15 or 20 games he was averaging like 25 points a game or something ridiculous like that. So I knew he could play. But he looks [darn] good out here with us. It doesn’t matter if he’s working with the second team or blending in with whoever is on the floor, he knows what he’s doing out there. When you practice with a guy, you get to understand his strong points and weak points out there. And Flip has been solid. As far as getting his team involved, talking and making sure he’s leading out there and getting everybody where they need to be on the floor, he’s done a great job of that. He’s doing exactly what a [veteran point guard] is supposed to do."

A sentiment which puts me in mind of these words spoken by Mr. Johnson about Mike Woodson at the conclusion of last year's 37-win "success":

"He's done a great job this season. I'd love for him and the coaching staff to come back. Hopefully we can really, really make that happen. They have done so many good things for us this season. I've learned so much from him and he's the main reason that attracted me to come here. Hopefully, we'll keep him and all of the other guys around.”

I'd gladly employ Joe Johnson as a 2-guard. I wouldn't put Joe Johnson in charge of personnel decisions for my NBA franchise.