Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Joe Johnson off the Court


Dime Magazine decided to join  Joe Johnson in Brooklyn while he was conducting his usual charity event with the the city kids. After that took place, questions about his move to Brooklyn, playing with Deron Williams and a variation of good questions came about. There is also good information on Joe Johnson's famous sneaker collection and his preferences.

Dime: Has it been difficult adjusting to the speed of New York City coming from Atlanta?
JJ: It’s definitely been different man I won’t lie. I’m from the south, so coming to New York and living here, I never imagined it. It’s been really fast paced but I've been enjoying it, it’s been a great experience for me so far and I love it out here. The community is really welcoming and it’s great to be a part of it all.
Dime: What do you miss most about being in Atlanta?
JJ: I can’t really say I miss much other than my family being down south.
Dime: What do you like most about being in Brooklyn?
JJ: One thing I can tell you about Brooklyn, the atmosphere as far as sports, it’s one of a kind. The way people are so passionate about the Nets coming here to Brooklyn is something new, and it’s exciting to everyone. Everybody’s really embraced the team here in Brooklyn and it means a lot to us as players to know we have the opportunity to work hard for the fans and bring winning basketball to the city.
Dime: What does playing with a star point guard like Deron Williams do for your game?
JJ: It’s helped me out a lot man. Me and Deron just try to do our best to play off of one another. We really try to make the game easy on ourselves and try not to put so much pressure on one another. With the two of us, we’re able to keep teams off balance because at the end of the game you never know who’s going to take the last shot or the big shot. It’s great because you’ve got two guys who are both very versatile who can create off the dribble and post up and it’s been great for this team.
Dime: What are some differences between Avery Johnson and Mike Woodson’s coaching styles?
JJ: They’re actually both pretty similar. They both really harp on defense. They want their teams to be tough defensive teams that turn stops into easy baskets. One difference between them, I think Avery is a more in-your-face kind of coach and a bit more of a demanding coach. Maybe it comes from being a point guard. You know he’s been leading guys like Tim Duncan and David Robinson throughout his career so he’s very demanding in that aspect. He’ll do whatever it takes to bring the best out of his players.
What we do know is that he enjoys the Brooklyn atmosphere, and he like the fact that he has has another threat along side of him. The most important question is, how consistent can this all-star back-court play? Only time will tell, but here is the full interview from Dime Magazine.

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