Clint Capela was on the radar of the Knicks, Grizzlies, and Pelicans last offseason.

Entering Friday, Johnson ranked second in the NBA in both total touches (1,725) and passes (1,313). He’s giving the ball to his teammates more than 20 times per game more than last year. “It’s about trusting your teammates, having coaches trusting you, and having good ball movement,” Johnson said. “I think that’s the product.” Johnson is also running the floor like a track star, averaging 2.88 miles per game, behind only Mikal Bridges and Keegan Murray. “It’s definitely helped us have a bigger guard,” Hunter said. “He can see the floor, he pushes the ball in transition, he rebounds the ball. He does everything for us. For him to be able to step into that role and take on that responsibility is huge for us.” “He made the right decision and showed he can do it,” Capela added. “He has the ability to push the ball, finish at the rim and find his teammates at a high level and at a high rate. “I’m not surprised to see it because he proves it.” – through responsible gaming / November 29, 2024