B.J. Johnson’s 10-day contract with the Hawks went into effect Friday, so the clock is ticking for the 23-year-old rookie to make an impact in his first NBA expedition.
As soon as Jordan Sibert’s 10-day deal ran out, the Hawks signed Johnson from the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic.
“It’s been a lifelong dream,” Johnson said. “To finally be here, it’s a dream come true.”
The 6-foot-7 forward played 38 games for Lakeland, averaging 14.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. He has “3-and-D” potential -- he shot 43.3 percent from deep this season and picked up 1.