Celtics To Keep Chris Johnson

He's shown that he deserves an extended look.

Yes, there's more than one way to define "an asset" to the team.

The Celtics did the right thing. If they let this kid go......what type of message would have it sent to others in the same position.

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Nice to see great effort go rewarded.  There's a certain category of player I've always referred to as a "Celtics type" of "Unsung Hero."  I'm not even totally aware of my criteria.  A non-star who digs and digs, never gives up, isn't afraid to step up when needed, has the talent and willingness to become a valued role player, but very unlikely to see his number retired.  Probably not a starter, at least not until inheriting that role later in his career.  Embodies the spirit of team first and subliminating self to help bring out the best in others.  Does the little things—the underappreciated intangibles.  Possibly more likely to impact defense more than offense.

I believe Larry Siegfried probably introduced me to the genre.  I should go through all Celtics players over time and list others, but I'm too lazy.  The most recent might have been Scal.  Perhaps Posey before him.  Lick Lobey (as the Cooz used to call him).  Maybe Scott Wedman.  I'm sure this board can identify others.

I'm not claiming Johnson belongs to what, for me, is this exalted list.  Not yet. He's got a whole lot of provind to do.  But I believe he has to goods to become an unsung hero in the game of pro basketball.

Go Chris!

Sam

Very good decision. This kid deserves being here the rest of the year .

If they sign him, it will be because he earned it. Then they should tack on an unguaranteed second year so that he can be used in a trade during the off-season or kept if it makes sense to the Celtics.

gyso

This is the latest I've seen on Johnson's contract.

Sam

The Boston Celtics got a little creative in the signing of Chris Johnson to a multi-year contract on Friday. While it's similar to a minimum deal, Boston actually inked Johnson to a four-year pact using part of what remains of the mid-level exception while signing him for the remainder of the season and three additional years. The breakdown of salary: 2013-14: $320K 2014-15: $915K 2015-16: $981K 2016-17: $1.1 million ESPN.com