Tyler Johnson Brings Versatility, Leadership and Playoff Experience to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns acquired Tyler Johnson in a trade with the Miami Heat earlier this week and will look to make his Suns debut on Friday as the team tips-off against the Golden State Warriors.

“I’m really excited,” Johnson said. “It’s a new opportunity and a new challenge that I get to face and hopefully I can bring some things over that I’ve learned in my first five years over here.”

Johnson brings playoff experience to the Suns locker room as the Suns are looking to Johnson to help provide leadership while guiding the young Suns on and off the court.

“Just continue to be who I am, but also maybe just a little bit more from a leadership standpoint,” Johnson said. “Trying to accelerate some of…