re: Chris Johnson on bench down stretch

Chris Johnson misses Anthony Randolph more than anybody else on the team. Johnson could get muscled around last year in the post, and know Randolph was still back there to clean up his mess. He doesn't have that fall back anymore, and he's just too thin to play against the big-time post players. He's still a valuable asset to this team and will be a difference-maker in later games. I hope he doesn't lose his confidence and keeps playing hard.

CJ showed offensive skills in many games last year. He has proven capable in that regard against quality teams.

But his post defense is flat out terrible.

I think what we may have to do is give him help on D. Double the post occassionally. Because I do think his offense will come around and we'll need him on the court.

But his post D will kill us unless we help him.

CJ will continue to be a liability on defense because of his size. Sure, he'll block a couple of shots, but that doesn't make up for his inability to defend the post. That's not his natural position and his size won't allow him to stop big post players.

IMO, coach was willing to live with that as long as CJ produced on offense. He is not producing, so there is no need to leave him in the game. Q is a much better post defender.

Yeah, his game is certainly limited so far this season. I think it has to do with Trent wanting to have him closer to the goal for offensive rebounds. Having him float on the perimeter would only leave Mitchell underneath.

i want to see him do what he did in years past and attempt more outside shots, he certainly has the ability to knock them down. it will help build his confidence around the goal if he can knock down some outside shots.