K.Johnson ends practice with the Hammer on the two on one
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I hope he goes insane with transition offense like MKG did. Another layer of offense, we have missed recently .
To think he almost went to Maryland is crazy. I think it’s funny he had to convince his dad he could go to Kentucky and make an impact, as he will be extremely important in his role on our quest for 9
fast forward 5 seconds to see peculiar walking.
His walk will kill us if cal doesn’t correct it right away. Cal needs to focus more on their walks in the summer especially the Bahamas trip if he wants to fix the issue before it gets out of control
This roster is balanced and complete. Something we have lacked a few times.
I question whether he is a legitimate 6’6”. How is his vertical(no not his walk)? Want to believe all the hype and positive reviews about KJ but he seems undersized in the videos I’ve seen. Yes I realize he’s an all American 5* and a coveted recruit. Please assuage my ungrounded fears.
It's crazy to think there's parents out there that are like "Hmm.. 40 NBA players in less than a decade.. not sure that's enough for me.. I'm thinking you should go to a team that hasn't been relevant since '02"
Worry much lol. He's the same height as Barrett the #1 recruit in the nation and SF ranked ahead of him. Very good athlete with long arms andalot of dog in him. Every scout said out of all the players in this class he was the 1 player that could go out and get you 20 points every night. Plays hard every second on the floor. I believe he will be just fine.
No, don’t worry that much, just kinda a little underwowed by KJ’s videos. He doesn’t seem to be his stated height and dunks like a 5’10” guy. I’ve likely read much of what you have, including how hard he plays. I also understand not judging a player by over hyped videos. I get that my concern here is likely senseless.
Nothing legitimate. Just watching all his videos. Maybe he’s got a long torso so he’s not leggy? I don’t know.
USA basketball lists him at 6'7, 225.
https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/j/johnson-keldon.aspx
The same measurements listed guys like Bamba, Knox, etc at heights virtually identical to what they measured at the NBA combine.
He's so sturdily built that he looks heavy and doesn't get a lot of lift. But Monk and Diallo had insane verticals and almost never actually dunked, so a powerful guy who can palm the ball easily might actually have more useable in-game ability.
For reference, PJ Washington measured 6'7.5 and 232. So basically he's PJ's body with wing skills and mobility.
KJ, IMO, seems to be more explosive than Washington. Seems to have a good lift in his jump, he's just not a crazy high flying athlete like Monk was. And even then, Monk is an elite NBA athlete.
He reminds me of MKG on d and Paul Peirce on offense.
He’s a little shorter than Barrett (not that it matters) but he should be y’all enough to guard wings since most wings are his height or shorter
I LOVE how Hagans didn't quit on the play and was a second or so away from getting the strip.
Thanks. Maybe it is his build. He’s not a Delk/Winston Bennett, nor as sturdy as Chuck Hayes, but of course he’s younger now. His body just doesn’t look 6’6”. Plus, no he doesn’t have a lot of lift.
Watch his highlights. He’s not getting up very high at all. I can dunk a tennis ball, used to be able to do a volleyball at 5’8”.
A dunk is a dunk and 2 points is obviously 2 points, but his game is just barely above the rim.
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I don't know if this will assuage your fears, but if you switch the first A with the first S, then switch the second S with the U, you've got "sausage" so there's that. Between the KJ knowledge in this thread and the sausage I just gave you, things are looking up for you, friend.
This is almost as good as the KAT walk thread. Unreal!
I get exactly what you're saying. He's just not a high flying lanky 6'7 but I think his size is legit. He reminds me alot of Paul Pierce. That's just my opinion though. He's a bully but he's not going to give ya the WCS Florida dunks. I keep thinking about Paul Pierce when I watch him. Granted, it's only been from stuff available online and the All Star circuit but that's the comparison that comes to mind for me.
He is going to be an important defender for us. I expect he’ll be on Barrett in game 1.
Give me these junk yard cats over primadonnas all day.
