Joe Johnson
BOSTON, MA - MAY 10: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics is congratulated by Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Atlanta Hawks 83-80.
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We definitely feel like we let one get away, that this was our chance to get one
We feel our chances are just as good as theirs
He was playing big in that first half until he got hurt ... In the second half, he just gutted out, he gave us what he had and that’s all you can ask from him.More quotes »
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Knicks are getting to know each other
's team -- an admitted work-in-progress -- dismantled Atlanta's hopes of keeping the score close.Without their star guard, Joe Johnson (knee), the Hawks (19-14) were no match for the Knicks (17-17) -- a group that, on paper, has enough talent to be one of Read more »
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Trade Rumors: Why trading Josh Smith is a mistake
the second round the last three seasons coming into this year’s playoffs. With an amazing starting five featuring All-Stars Joe Johnson and Al Horford, a shot-blocking specialist and in Josh Smith, and the up and coming Jeff Teague running point–on paper this from SportsPage Network Read more »
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2011-2012 Atlanta Hawks Position Review: Shooting Guards
played the most minutes at during their career) Shooting guard. For the Hawks, it’s a 120 million dollar position, courtesy of Joe Johnson. Coming into the season, many were skeptical of the depth beyond Mr. Johnson, especially since it appeared that Joe might from Fansided Read more »
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Kyrie Irving and NBA's Top 15 Rookies from 2011-12
get to the free-throw line and he shoots a low percentage. That means his absolute ceiling is probably around where Joe Johnson is now, but realistically he's looking like the next Jamal Crawford. He's a slight improvement over Ellis (who still doesn't believe from Bleacher Report Read more »
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Does Dwight Howard’s baggage outweigh his talent?
it came to survival, Stan Van Gundy should've known he wasn't going to win a battle with Dwight Howard. (AP photo) Joe Johnson and Josh Smith. Josh Smith and Al Horford. Johnson and Al Horford. Marvin Williams, several Mediterranean islands and the undying from Atlanta Journal Constitution Blogs Read more »
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Trade Machine Shenanigans
$40mill committed between Dirk and Joe Johnson, and enough money to get Nash and maybe a guy like KG. As a first option Joe Johnson is obviously not what you're looking for, but as one of 3 scorers with Dirk and Nash, they would be pretty potent. Still, not from Mavs Moneyball Read more »
