LOS ANGELES – Rookie Brice Johnson isn’t fully cleared yet from a preseason herniated disc in his back, but Friday was a step in the right direction.
Johnson scrimmaged with the Clippers at practice for the first time since training camp, subbing in when the regulars needed rest.
“I’ve just got to get back in the rhythm of things,” Johnson said. “It’s been forever, been like three months.”
When the Clippers drafted Johnson No. 25 overall before the season, they hoped to watch him throw down plenty of dunks. They at least got to see that happen Friday, and Johnson said he felt fine afterward.