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Amir Johnson, a guy that has wining mentality

Big3 developed itself as a brand over the past five years. Constant innovations, attractive players, and rules that promote the game are helping in that development. Team Trilogy is a team with the highest number of trophies in the history of Fireball.

This team found a winning formula for this league in a strong competition. One of the players who contributed the most is guess who? Amir Johnson, ladies and gentlemen. Amir was very successful in his NBA career and it seems he brought that winning character into Big3. Let’s dive into the story about the real star of Fireball and American basketball.

How did Amir start playing basketball?

Amir’s freshman year was divided into two schools Pacific Hills and Narbonne. Johnson didn’t play at either of them. After that, this player was assigned to Verbum Del High School where he plays solidly. It was like his sophomore year in 2002/2003.

The hero of our paragraphs was transferred to a Westchester High School but enforced to sit on the bench in the season 2003/2004. Amir Johnson later showed his potential and led Westchester to a title in the state. Amir committed to play for the University of Louisville, but suddenly change his mind and went to an NBA draft.

How did his NBA career start?

Johnson was picked by Detroit Pistons with the 56th overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2005. The curiosity is that Amir is the last player that has been chosen in the NBA draft directly from high school. The rookie season for this player was not so special because he only played three games.

The hero of our story was sent to the NBA Development League to Fayetteville Patriots. Later Amir Johnson was recalled by Detroit. His incredible performance with 18 scored points came on the same day of recall.

What happened in the next season with Johnson?

Amir continued to play in the NBA development league. The majority of the 2006/2007 season Johnson spent in the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Amir Johnson got the Player of the week accolade for his performances. This player had 18.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 3.1 blocks per game. However, Detroit didn’t give him proper chance in that season.

Amir played only eight games for the Pistons and averaged 5.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game. Despite that, Johnson decided to continue collaboration with Detroit Pistons and signed a new deal with them.

How was the next period for Amir in NBA?

Amir Johnson spent the next two seasons in Detroit. Amir played 124 games in the Pistons. This club didn’t treat him according to his quality. He was a valuable asset for them but from the bench. Amir had 3.6 points, and 3.8 rebounds on his account per game in 2007/2008.

The next season was similar regarding his results. Johnson averaged 3.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. This player also averaged 1.1 blocks per game during those two seasons. It was time for changing the environment and finding a new club where he would play more.

Which was the new Amir’s club?

Johnson was sent to Milwaukee in the summer of 2009 in a trade that included also the team San Antonio Spurs. Amir was soon transferred again. This time to the Toronto Raptors along with Sony Weems in exchange for Carlos Delfino and Roko Ukic.

Amir Johnson had the best season in his career in 2012/2013 when he played 28.7 minutes per game. This player averaged 10 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1 steal. Toronto supporters and he found connection and chemistry was between them on a high level.

His best individual performance was in December of 2013 when Amir scored amazing 32 points in a 106-94 victory against LA Lakers. Here are some of the best Amir’s moves in NBA:

What was next steep in Johnson’s NBA road?

Amir Johnson made a long-term deal with the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2015. Johnson had a solid performance on his debut fixture for Boston. His 15 points and 7 rebounds help significantly Boston to win the game against Philadelphia. Amir had a season-high 18 points again against Philadelphia and the Celtics clinch another victory against the 76ers.

This player averaged 7.3 points and 6.4 rebounds in the 2015/2016 season. Amir continued with a solid performance in the next season. In a 107-100 win against the Bulls in November of 2016 Johnson had the highest number of scored three-point shoots – four.

What happened in the later stages of Amir’s NBA career?

Johnson agreed with Philadelphia in July 2017. Amir didn’t represent Philadelphia in January 2018. Amir Johnson decided to play as a volunteer in an NBA G League. This player performed for Delaware Blue Coats. There was a controversy during his 76ers part of the season.

In one game, Amir looked cell phone while he was on the bench. Johnson claimed that he was checking something about his daughter’s illness. However, Philadelphia was accused of violating NBA rules against using cell phones during the game. The deal between him and the club was not exceeded.

Where did Johnson continue his lucrative career?

Amir Johnson was chosen to play for Ignite in G League in 2020. His spot in the squad was officially confirmed in February of 2021. He was picked among six NBA veterans to play in this competition.

Amir was having 13 minutes, 8.5 points, and 3.3 rebounds per game in his debut season. Jesse Govan, Dakarai Allen, Amauri Hardy, Pooh Jeter, and Malik Hope were all mentors to the Ignite’s prospects. In October of 2021, Johnson signed a new agreement with Ignite.

Did Amir Johnson play in Big3?

Amir Johnson signed for Trilogy and right away won the title with this team in 2021. Amir contributed a lot to a big trophy. Johnson was a crucial game at the end of the games in the fourth season of Fireball. This player scored 10 points and incredible 11 rebounds in the big final game in the 2021 season.

Trilogy beat Three Headed Monsters in the championship game with 50-45. It was the second title for Trilogy in the fourth season. Amir Johnson, James White, and Jaret Jack as captain were members of the winning team.

How was second Johnson’s season in Big3?

Trilogy had strong ambitions to defend the title from 2021. This team had a 6-2 score at the end of the regular part of the 2022 season. They qualified for the playoff where the four best teams compete for the title. The semifinal game was played against Aliens. Trilogy beat Aliens with 50-45.

Amir Johnson and his teammates were convincing in the final game against Power. Trilogy steamrolled Power with 51-35 in the decisive game and clinched the trophy one more time. Amir Johnson played a huge role in winning the quest and proved that he is born to win titles wherever he performs.

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The player that had a 14-year NBA career succeeded to be a recognizable figure in Fireball. His mentality and discipline are something that separates him from other players in Big3. His eagerness to be the best is Amir Johnson’s trait. Players like to play with him and cooperate to achieve a common goal. It says a lot about Amir’s virtues on the court.

His personality inspired me to write such a long story about his beginnings. The culmination of his career was Trilogy’s defending title in the fifth season. It’s an unbelievable result and Johnson’s influence on Trilogy’s play is immeasurable. Let’s start learning from Amir from this moment.

About the author

Marjan Nikolic

Passionate sports guy, coming from the eastern Europe where best basketball is played (yeah, I know you will not agree!). Dynamic 3x3 basket has special place in my heart.

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