Timberwolves' stellar play from G Leaguer has NBA return being a strong possibility

2025-26 G League Winter Showcase - Birmingham Squadron v Iowa Wolves | Taylor McFee/GettyImagesDecember 8, 2022. That is the date of the last time that Alize Johnson saw action in an NBA game. The three-year anniversary of that date was about three weeks ago. Now 29 years old, Johnson is currently rostered by the Iowa Wolves of the G League after spending a couple of years overseas. His play with Iowa this season could put him back on the radar for NBA teams.

Season-best performance by Johnson on Monday

It was a stellar outing for Johnson in Iowa’s most recent game on Monday against the Delaware Blue Coats. In the Wolves’ 136-115 victory, the 6-foot-9 forward totaled 40 points on 15-21…