The Atlanta Hawks general manager Rick Sund came to Los Angeles on a mission and has thrown a six-year, $119 million contract in Johnson’s lap, daring him to walk away from a deal that will pay him about $20 million a year.
Johnson, 29, is coming off a peak season for the Hawks in which the All-Star shooting guard averaged over 21 points and combined for 9.5 rebounds/assists per game last year, guiding the Hawks to 53 wins and a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference.
While the regular season was good for Johnson and the Hawks, it was a quick and painful postseason for the two, causing many to wonder if Johnson was worthy of receiving a max contract.
Fortunately for Johnson, the Hawks front office doesn’t care too much for public opinion, and clearly fee ...
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Article written by John Boller