Houston Rockets veteran Joe Johnson, who’s known as one of the premier offensive talents in his heydays, weighed in on the possibility of hanging up his jersey for good after his 17th NBA season.
After succumbing in seven games to the Golden State Warriors, Johnson was asked if he plans to retire. The 36-year-old’s response was quick and confident, as per Tim MacMahon of ESPN:
“Hell yeah, I want to keep rolling,” Johnson told ESPN. “I’m not even thinking about [retiring].” He said he’d be interested in re-signing with the Rockets.
Johnson, a seven-time All-Star and a member of the 2010 All-NBA Third team admitted that he would want to have a chance at winning a title.
“I would love to have a chance to win a ring,” he said. “I thought we had a great opportunity, man. It slipped away from us. I want to go to a contender. I don’t want to just be out here playing just to be playing.”
Johnson showed glimpses of his offensive prowess during his stint with the Phoenix Suns. He fully bloomed into a superstar with the Atlanta Hawks, a team he led to multiple playoff appearances.
Known as Iso-Joe, Johnson’s offensive arsenal consists of a surefire perimeter shot, as well as a polished set of basketball fundamental moves. These tools have enabled him to log in 16 points per game in his entire career. His career best was at 25 points per game, a feat he achieved with the Hawks.
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