Cam Johnson” width=”1200″ height=”884″ srcset=”https://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/USATSI_24511015_168380190_lowres.jpg 1200w, https://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/USATSI_24511015_168380190_lowres-210×155.jpg 210w, https://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/USATSI_24511015_168380190_lowres-500×368.jpg 500w, https://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/USATSI_24511015_168380190_lowres-768×566.jpg 768w, https://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/USATSI_24511015_168380190_lowres-640×471.jpg 640w, https://www.basketusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/USATSI_24511015_168380190_lowres-320×236.jpg 320w” sizes=”(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px”/>What will life be like without Mikal Bridges? Cam Johnson ? His best companion left for the Knicks, the 28-year-old power forward does not have much visibility regarding the continuation of events with the <a href="https://www.archysport.com/2022/01/the-ben-simmons-case-is-far-from-resolved/" title="The Ben Simmons case is far from resolved”>Nets.
« I feel comfortable with what is happening. And even with the uncertainty. It is not an uncertainty where our leaders would lack confidence in me. I have confidence in this group. I am confident for the future. And I’m going to fight for this team. And I don’t even think about it, really », he blurted out to the New York Post
Depending on the state of health of Ben Simmons, the level displayed by emerging leaders Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas, and that of the veterans (Bojan Bogdanovic, Dennis Schroeder), the Nets could try to do things in the East . Otherwise, leaders could be tempted to go even further in their reconstruction.
Already happy to be able to play a lot in preseason
For example, by transferring the former Suns player, the third salary of the team with 22.5 million dollars this season. But before that, “ there is plenty of basketball to play », Recalls Cam Johnson, who was able to reassure his current form with a 32-point outing (11/21 on shots including 7/14 from distance) against the Raptors, after three first average outings in preseason.
He has already put his new coach, Jordi Fernandez, in his pocket, marked by his professionalism and his positive attitude despite the context. Cam Johnson is in any case keen to forget a last mixed exercise (13 points on average) started by a visit to the infirmary due to calf discomfort.
« It’s very important to get out there and have success this preseason, obviously with some games with a lot of minutes, and build that momentum, especially when it comes to shooting. So I’m very happy to have been able to play a lot during this preseason », he is already enthusiastic.
