Joe Johnson recalls playing with Michael Jordan

Seven-time NBA All-Star Joe Johnson, one of the most stable scorers in league history, has an 18-year career. He has played for the Celtics, Suns, Hawks, Nets, Heat, Jazz, Rockets and other teams. He briefly returned to the Celtics in the 2021-22 season to complete the last game of his career.

With a career spanning multiple eras, he played against legendary star Michael Jordan in his rookie season. At that time, Jordan was a member of the Washington Wizards, while Johnson was a new player in the league, the Boston Celtics.

In a recent interview, Joe Johnson recalled this unforgettable moment: "It felt so unreal. It's a memory that I still look back on to this day."
"Jordan has been my idol since I was a child. At that time, there were not many TV channels. I remember there was a station called WGN that broadcast the Bulls games every night."
"It was a memorable moment for me to play against Michael Jordan in my rookie season, and to have the game broadcast nationally on TNT."

Johnson played in 1,277 games in his career, averaging 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 44.1% shooting and 37.1% three-point shooting. As a scorer known for his singles skills, his stability and key ball ability have always been recognized.

According to Ballislife.com, the player with the most buzzer beaters in NBA history is Michael Jordan (9 times), followed by Kobe Bryant and Joe Johnson (8 times each).

Joe Johnson's career is not just about scoring, but also about calmness, composure in critical moments, and 18 years of persistence and solid performance.