Phillips Arena was where Joe Johnson made the majority of his bread, throwing some of his biggest haymakers in a Hawks uniform. When Danny Ferry was able to unload his huge contract, on his first day as general manager of the Hawks, it may have been the most celebrated day in the history of the franchise. But did the Hawks make a mistake not pursuing his services this summer in free agency?
The Utah Jazz made quick work of placing the 35 year old Johnson next to Gordon Hayward and fellow former Hawk, Shelvin Mack, with a 2-year, $22 million dollar contract.