Nuggets fans should not (yet) panic over Cam Johnson’s cold shooting

Through six games, the Nuggets’ prized trade acquisition is shooting just 25% from deep. Here’s why patience — not panic — is the proper approach.

Sacramento Kings v Denver Nuggets | Jamie Schwaberow/GettyImagesCameron Johnson’s early-season shooting has been rough.

Six games into his Denver tenure, the numbers are underwhelming. He’s averaging 8.5 points per game, shooting around 40% from the field. But the stat that leaves Nuggets fans wanting more? A brutal 25% from three-point range on four attempts per game.

Monday night’s performance against Sacramento crystallized the concern. Johnson went 0-for-5 from beyond the arc. For a player the Nuggets specifically acquired because of his…