NEW YORK, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Veteran Joe Johnson signed with the Miami Heat on Saturday and on Sunday the versatile swing man was thrown right into the fire, delivering in a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Seven-time All-Star Johnson scored 12 points with three assists and three rebounds while providing strong defense in 30 minutes on the floor in Miami's 98-81 win over the home team.
"I have never joined a team mid-season. This is kind of new," said 34-year-old Johnson, who became friends with Heat stalwart Dwyane Wade when they played together on the 2006 U.