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Pistons' Casey gets first look at Johnson: 'He still has it at 38'

(Photo: Rich Pedroncelli, Associated Press)

Auburn Hills — At age 38, Joe Johnson is showing that he still has something left. After signing with the Pistons on a partially guaranteed deal this month, Johnson looks to be in a two-way competition for the final roster spot entering training camp, which begins next week.

Coach Dwane Casey wasn’t sure what to expect from Johnson in his Pistons workout, after Johnson was coming off a summer playing in the Big3 3-on-3 pro league. Johnson dominated and was the Big3 MVP but there aren’t many precedents for having that carry over in a return to the NBA.