Film Room: 5 Nick Johnson Strengths

Excellent Body Control

Nick Johnson is resilient and has supreme locomotor skills. He’s very bouncy and has a good rhythm when he glides around the court. He can hang in the air for a while and still finish near the rim. Johnson generally stays balanced through traffic. WATCH:

Good Pick-and-Roll Player

Johnson often takes advantage when defenders switch. He’s undersized for a shooting guard and not dynamic enough of a playmaker to run an offense at an advanced level. However, in pick-and-roll situations, he can slice up a defense. Johnson excels at fading back from slower, less versatile defenders and knocking down mid-range jumpers. WATCH:

Fairly Explosive

Johnson is aggressive and athletic. He…