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High School Varsity 6th Man
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
Originally Posted by Big Cheese
As a hawks fan that watched him for years I will say this.
1. He doesnt have the mentality. His personality is too laid back and is quiet. He plays with no aggressiveness or passion. He tends to disappear and float in games too often.
2. He has never took full advantage of his physical talent. Hes soft and doesnt like contact. He settles for too many jumpers and doesnt like driving to the rim. When he does drive to the rim he settles for low percentage floaters instead of going strong and drawing fouls. He plays like hes 5,10.
I am also a hawks fan and this guy nailed it perfectly, especially regarding his softness. I've never seen someone that tall rely on floaters that much instead of going in with toughness.
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NBA sixth man of the year
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
Johnson had a very good career. I'm sure if he didn't play in a small market(atlanta) and played in a big market for his whole career he would have gotten more recognition and fame.
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Banned
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
The Hawks drafted Marvin Williams instead of Chris Paul or Deron Williams.
If Hawks had picked Paul or D-Will, his career would have been totally different.
Paul-Johnson-Smith-Horford-Pachulia = championship contender.
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My city needs a team!
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
He just doesn't have "it"
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I Run NY.
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
Because JJ isn't that burning type competitor other players are. If the Nets played an elimination game vs. the Nets playing a meaningless game at the end of a season, it doesn't change what JJ does. He might be great, he might not. He's always that same level, good but not great. He has moments, but it's not related to the situation.
JJ's not a superstar, it has nothing to do with being in Phoenix and then Atlanta. He's getting more acclaim now but he's not a superstar because his talent level and production aren't a superstar.
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I usually hit open layups
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
Originally Posted by alec613
He just doesn't have "it"
This. He's a great number 2 or 3 guy. Cannot be your main superstar.
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NBA Legend
Re: Why can't Joe Johnson become a superstar?
Its just not enough of intangibles..... not enough consistency, leadership, will-power & competitive drive.
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