On Tuesday, we ran this article, saying that until he proved otherwise, Jalen Johnson’s middle name would be Risk, because he hasn’t established that he has the heart he’ll need to succeed in the NBA.
And if he thinks this is true, then his odds of succeeding may be less than a lot of people believe: “I think the NBA is going to be easier because there is more open space,” Johnson told the Charlotte Observer after working out for the Hornets, “and that’s where I thrive at. I think I showcased that pretty well.