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The Big3 is adding former NBA players Montrezl Harrell and Wesley Johnson to the roster this season, which begins in June. Harrell was the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2020 with the LA Clippers, and he also played for Houston, the Lakers, Washington, Charlotte and Philadelphia. Johnson was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the fourth pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. He also played for the Phoenix Suns, Lakers, Clippers, Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans.
He may not have realized it, but Wesley Johnson has been preparing for his new role with the New Orleans Pelicans for over a decade. A nine-year NBA veteran forward who was Minnesota’s No. 4 overall draft pick in 2010, as a player Johnson was told by various basketball people that he should consider a broadcasting future. His career in that field will begin Oct. 23, when he debuts as TV studio analyst for the Pelicans’ regular season opener vs. Chicago.
“I thought about (TV), but never thought, ‘This is going to be my path,’ ” said Johnson, who has worked in coaching, scouting and training since retiring as a player. “I think it’s going to be fun. I’m looking forward to it. It’s going to be me in a different light, breaking down the game and explaining it.” During mid-playing career stints in Los Angeles with the Lakers and Clippers, Johnson enjoyed speaking to team TV analysts James Worthy and Corey Maggette, respectively, who helped Johnson embrace becoming a veteran leader for those teams. His second-to-last NBA stop coincidentally was New Orleans, appearing in 26 games and making 13 starts for the 2018-19 Pelicans.
Andrew Greif: The Clippers have announced Ty Lue's coaching staff. Brian Shaw and Jay Larranaga join as assistants (as previously reported) with Shaun Fein promoted to assistant coach. Wesley Johnson and Cookie Belcher are joining in coaching and player development roles, per the team.
In 2009-10, Butler ranked No. 1 in the NCAA in Offensive Rating thanks to his impressive shooting percentages, keen ability to get to the line and microscopic turnover rate. Synergy Sports tracking mirrored that assessment that season, placing him in the 97th percentile in efficiency. Butler ranked fifth in PER (Player Efficiency Rating) ahead of Syracuse’s Wesley Johnson (No. 4 pick in the 2010 Draft) and Georgetown’s Greg Monroe (No. 7).
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Apart from the different rules, are you noticing any other substantial disparities between Europe and the NBA? Wesley Johnson: No, it’s playing basketball. There’s some little differences, such as being able to knock the ball off the rim when it’s on it; in defence, when you’re in the key, you’re able to stay in the paint for as long as you want. It’s about giving up on those habits that I’m used to doing.
Wesley Johnson signs in Greece
Panathinaikos OPAP Athens continued loading up its roster on Monday with the acquisition of forward Wesley Johnson for the next Turkish Airlines EuroLeague season.
Wizards waive Wesley Johnson
The Washington Wizards announced tonight that the team has waived forward Wesley Johnson. Johnson appeared in 12 games for the Wizards and averaged 2.8 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. He was originally acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans on February 7 in exchange for Markieff Morris and a 2023 second round pick.
Fred Katz: Scott Brooks on Wes Johnson: "I’m trying to figure out what he can bring to our team. He’s been getting some consistent minutes. He hasn’t made some shots the last couple of games but he made them early on. Hopefully, he can snap out of it and make some of those shots."
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