Report: Joe Johnson to work out with 76ers, Clippers, Bucks, Nuggets
Iso Joe is planning an NBA comeback.
Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson will reportedly work out for the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Marc J. Spears.
Johnson, who currently plays with the Triplets of the BIG3 league, is reportedly also expected to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. Spears did not specify trial dates for any of those three teams.
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly also interested in Johnson's services, a source told Spears. Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin attended the Triplets' last playoff game Sunday.
The answer was yes.https://t.co/A2kXnZcHOq
— BIG3 on CBS (@thebig3) August 28, 2019
The 38-year-old wing last played in the Association during the 2017-18 season, splitting 55 games between the Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets. His best years came with the Atlanta Hawks from 2005-12; he averaged 20.9 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in Atlanta and was named to the All-Star team in six consecutive campaigns.
Johnson owns career averages of 16 points, four rebounds, and 3.9 assists across 17 seasons in the NBA while shooting 37.1% from beyond the arc. He also had stints with the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, and Miami Heat.
The veteran was named MVP of the BIG3's 2019 season Tuesday and leads the league in scoring with 21.9 points per game. He and his squad will face the Killer 3s for the BIG3 championship Sunday.