If you’ve been following the Utah Jazz even somewhat closely leading up to the trade deadline, you’re probably well aware that the team has been looking to strike a deal to move veteran Joe Johnson. The free agency signing of Johnson two summers ago was one of the bigger splashes in Jazz history and he achieved legend status among Jazz fans last season thanks to his performance against the LA Clippers, most notably his game-winning shot in Game 1.
But, alas, Johnson came to Utah to help spur a young team into the playoffs and perhaps even into elite contention.