Published: June 10, 2009
James Johnson chatted with Ryan McNeill after a pre-draft workout in Toronto about what it was like to have Sports Illustrated write a feature story on him this season, how his MMA training provides him with additional toughness on the basketball court, what he feels he would bring to the Raptors if they drafted him, what he and Jeff Teague are doing to help each other out during pre-draft workouts, what it’s been like having all of his workouts with Earl Clark and what he’s learning about himself from hearing what coaches around the NBA are telling him about his game.
4 Comments on "Exclusive Interview With James Johnson"
Mark on Wed, 10th Jun 2009 9:07 pm
James Johnson’s voice sounds like RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan. He is one of my favorite prospects who I wouldn’t have an issue with drafting at nine.
Linkage for Jun 10 5pm to Jun 13 9pm - Raptors Republic on Sat, 13th Jun 2009 10:02 pm
[...] Hoops Addict » Exclusive Interview With James Johnson James Johnson chatted with Ryan McNeill after a pre-draft workout in Toronto about what it was like to have Sports Illustrated write a feature story on him this season, how his MMA training provides him with additional toughness on the basketball court, what he feels he would bring to the Raptors if they drafted him, what he and Jeff Teague are doing to help each other out during pre-draft workouts, what it’s been like having all of his workouts with Earl Clark and what he’s learning about himself from hearing what coaches around the NBA are telling him about his game. [...]
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mma online on Wed, 24th Jun 2009 8:23 am
Hey it doesnt matter because lesnar will pound any fighter today into th ground