Chaney Johnson ☆

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This season

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• Podcast Erik Slater, Locked On Nets · Report · Oct 15

  In the third quarter Miami showed two defenders on Mikel Brown Jr. (heard as "Michael") on three ball screens. Each time he hit the open roller with a pocket pass. The plays led to a Noah Clowney three, a Wagner (heard as "Mo Wagner"; likely Moritz Wagner) layup, and a Wagner-to-Chaney Johnson alley-oop.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Report · Oct 13

  The second unit was Traore (heard as "Nolan Trore"; likely Nolan Traore), Drake Powell, Noah Clowney, Chaney Johnson and Wagner (heard as "Mo Wagner"; likely Moritz Wagner).

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 13

  Host says Clowney seems to be a lock for the rotation. Chaney Johnson is battling Minott (heard as "Josh Minot"; likely Josh Minott) and Wolf for the final forward spot, and right now Johnson seems to have earned it, though the host says we'll see if it sustains.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 13

  Host sees the case for Chaney Johnson as the most physically imposing of the group: defensive versatility (guards 1 through 5), some rim protection and rebounding. The offensive cost is that he isn't a floor spacer or ball handler. He has made one three in the preseason, "or maybe two", and is mainly a play finisher and offensive rebounder.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 13

  Host says Fernandez and the coaching staff clearly feel Chaney Johnson has earned the spot, and the front office clearly likes him. This is the host's read, not a reported quote.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Prediction · Oct 13

  Host thinks Chaney Johnson might have the rotation spot to start the year, but his leash might be short as a two-way player, with Minott (heard as "Josh Minot"; likely Josh Minott) and Wolf, both of whom have looked good in limited preseason minutes, nipping at his heels.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Report · Oct 10

  Chaney Johnson has been playing with the second unit in the first two preseason games, ahead of Josh Minott (heard as "Minot"; likely), Danny Wolf and Drake Powell. The host calls him the preseason's biggest rotation surprise.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 10

  Chaney Johnson is on a two-way contract. The host frames a standard contract conversion as something Johnson could earn.

• Podcast unnamed sources within the Nets (reported), via Locked On Nets · Relayed report · Oct 10

  The host relays that he has heard from within the Nets that Johnson has performed very well in training camp.

• Podcast Jordi Fernandez (quoted), via Locked On Nets · Quote · Oct 10

  Jordi Fernandez on Johnson: versatility, multi-positional, really strong, can guard multiple positions. He played more of the five today (vs. Philadelphia) and more of the four against Charlotte.

• Podcast Jordi Fernandez (quoted), via Locked On Nets · Quote · Oct 10

  Fernandez says Johnson had a very good summer league and camp, and that his intensity and physicality are something the team needs. He adds that nothing is guaranteed and the team is competing for minutes.

• Podcast Egor Demin (quoted), via Locked On Nets · Quote · Oct 10

  Demin (heard as "Yegor"; likely Egor Demin), in a quote the host read, called Johnson the hardest working guy in the gym and said Johnson will develop into a regular contract at some point.

• Podcast Egor Demin (reported), via Locked On Nets · Relayed report · Oct 10

  Demin (likely) told the host there is a running debate in the locker room over who is stronger, De'Ron (likely Day'Ron Sharpe) or Chaney Johnson.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 10

  The host calls Johnson's defense and hustle very impressive and says he was a menace defensively in Thursday's game against the 76ers.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 10

  Physical profile per the host: 6'7", 235 pounds, near 7-foot wingspan. The host says this lets Johnson guard multiple positions.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 10

  Johnson has mostly been a power forward or wing, but was played out of position at center late in his rookie year and in summer league. The host says he picked it up fast.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Opinion · Oct 10

  The host calls Johnson a tweener: he can play some center but not full-time. The host doubts he has the size for full-time center.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 10

  The host looked up Johnson's combined numbers: across his last two Auburn seasons, rookie NBA and G League play, Summer League and two preseason games, he has shot 56% from the field.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Analysis · Oct 10

  Across the same span, Johnson has shot 32% from three on 2.5 attempts per 36 minutes. He hit a three against the 76ers on Thursday.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Prediction · Oct 10

  The host is not sure Johnson will be a full-fledged rotation player this season and calls it very much up in the air. He says Johnson may be leading some players the Nets invested more in.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Prediction · Oct 10

  Assuming a 10- or 11-man rotation, the host has Danny Wolf, Josh Minot (likely Josh Minott), Chaney Johnson and Terrence Mann (likely Terance Mann) competing for the last one or two spots to start the year.

• Podcast Locked On Nets host · Opinion · Oct 10

  At summer league, the host and Lucas Kaplan said Johnson might be the Nets' second-best rookie behind Yegor (likely Egor Demin). The host is unsure that will prove true.

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