While Van Gundy called the decision on playing Johnson or Darrun Hilliard “a night-to-night thing,” he was pleased with Johnson’s performance. Now, it’s just a case of putting together more consistent production on both ends of the court.
“I think he’s trying to work with me as much as he can but at the end of the day, he’s used to certain things and that’s what he wants,” Johnson said. “My job as a professional if I want to get on the court for him is to do what he says and show what I have to show.