Tokito: Blazers Big Chris Johnson Survived Cut Day

Mike Tokito of The Oregonian reports that Portland Trail Blazers big man Chris Johnson survived contract guarantee day without getting cut.
----------------------------
"I was just smiling from ear-to-ear," Johnson said. "Just excited. It was definitely a goal of mine to stay here, be a part of this."
----------------------------

Johnson was picked up by the Blazers after the trade deadline last season and was signed to a non-guaranteed contract for this season. His contract is now guaranteed. Johnson beat out fellow big man Earl Barron during training camp to claim the team's 15th and final roster spot.

Johnson, 26, has appeared in 11 games this season. He's averaging 1.5 points and .6 rebounds in 4.2 minutes per game.

-- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter

4 months ago Ben Golliver 20 comments 0 recs |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

CJ has lots of raw hustles

Glad to see he’s sticking around for the rest of the season.

by Saba on Feb 7, 2012 4:19 PM PST reply actions

can't agree more

I’d rather have someone like him as a 15th man, then someone completely useless. CJ is pretty good at defending stretch 4’s, a solid weakside defender & can throw down a huge dunk or two when he is setup properly.

"We gotta get this $#!^ together guys!" - Phil

by 420Phenom on Feb 7, 2012 4:26 PM PST up reply actions

CJ has the talent to be a decent backup center

Lets hope he evolves into that

by tyeforshee on Feb 7, 2012 4:25 PM PST reply actions

Speaking of D league x players... does anyone wish we had jeremy Linn as our starting PG

by Kazper on Feb 7, 2012 4:34 PM PST reply actions

no

Trade John Canzano
Fun Fact: Crash has not lost to the Lakers since 2005. 8-0 since.

by richardb on Feb 7, 2012 4:38 PM PST up reply actions

sigh...

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Feb 7, 2012 4:42 PM PST up reply actions

I do.

Ive always believed in that guy. Too bad lms isnt good with the quick pick and roll

Formally known as: My_name_a_rudy

by Blaze_that_trail on Feb 7, 2012 4:44 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

Lma

Formally known as: My_name_a_rudy

by Blaze_that_trail on Feb 7, 2012 4:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

no

I saw Lin in a pre-season game with the warriors, when he looked great.
I’m glad he’s playing well, and enjoying his 15 minutes of fame. But it’ll take more than two good games before I’d want him on the Blazers. Look out when the scouting reports catch up to him.

by Saba on Feb 7, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

He still looks to be a better PG then Nolen smith is

by Kazper on Feb 7, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions

maybe

I don’t think we’ve seen enough of either player to judge one way or another.
Lin is a soph, and Smith is a true rookie. Neither has played enough NBA minutes to determine whether their performance is reflective of their long-term potential.

by Saba on Feb 8, 2012 9:05 AM PST up reply actions