Amir Johnson's old-man game didn't exactly fit the Celtics' rebuilding efforts.
When Danny Ainge signed Amir Johnson to a two-year, $24M deal last summer, it was underwhelming to say the least. After again failing to lure a big free agent to Boston, Johnson was the summer's only catch. He wasn't exactly the fireworks that many had hoped for, but he was, to his credit, a solid vet that could further the team's improvement from last year's strong finish.
With a reputation as one of the league's most efficient pick-and-roll bigs and an above-average rim protector, he was the kind of player that the Celtics just didn't have on the roster at the end of the 2014-2015 campaign.