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James Johnson hopes to stay with the Miami Heat beyond this season

After signing with the Miami Heat this offseason, James Johnson is playing the best basketball of his career, and hopes to stay here.

When he signed, Johnson was told by Heat coaches to lose weight and get in shape. If he did that, he would have a chance to make a major impact on the team this season. According to the Palm Beach Post, Johnson has done just that and has been perhaps the most consistent player for the Heat this season.

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Johnson is averaging a career-high 10.