From UNC to Phoenix to Brooklyn to now representing Team USA, [autotag]Cam Johnson[/autotag] continues to prove he belongs.
Monday night, Johnson stepped up again, tying the team-high in scoring with 15 points on 7 for 10 shooting. The Tar Heel also tacked on six rebounds, with Team USA handling Puerto Rico 117-74.
Johnson’s performance stood out most because it came off the bench. Johnson contributed 19 minutes, bringing in a +18 in minutes played.
Not only did Johnson play consistently throughout on both sides of the ball, but he had a few highlights that found itself on social media.
TYRESE HALIBURTON LOBS TO CAM JOHNSON 😱
18-0 USA RUN 🔥pic.twitter.com/SGntOHnUdr
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 8, 2023
There were concerns about whether this USA team could live up to the previous teams without significant star-studded talent. However, despite the youth, this team is filled with what many believe will develop into the next stars with big contracts to match.
Johnson will enter his fifth season in the NBA after signing a four-year $108M deal. It’s safe to say the Nets like what their investment is doing so far.
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