Holly MacKenzie - Raptors.com
Without a clearly defined role, bench players can flounder. A player who was once the most athletic and talented person in the gym is surrounded by the most athletic and talented people on the planet when they hit the NBA. Finding and accepting a role is one of the biggest keys to building a successful career as a professional athlete. Since James Johnson’s first stint with the Raptors in 2012, his approach to being a reserve has changed. Speaking regularly with head coach Dwane Casey, Johnson knows the importance of accepting what the coaching staff needs and expects from him.