Joe Johnson was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Sacramento Kings and although he wasn't a star for the Jazz, it did break a little girls heart.
In the video below posted by young Skyler Kerwin's dad, she was heartbroken when she found out that Johnson was traded.
I understand it had to be done #UtahJazz but now this 5 year old needs a new favorite player pic.twitter.com/NL3t4EQd1r
— Kerwin (@Kerdaddy) February 8, 2018
In the video, she found out from her dad that she will be going to the Jazz game on Friday, but then is told Joe Johnson was traded.
She proceeds to break down and cry before her dad comforts her with a hug. Although Johnson was a fan favorite for some, especially for little Skyler. his play has been down this year, and at times he has had trouble finding the court.
On the season he is only averaging 7.3 points, and 3.3 rebounds in almost 22 minutes played. Although he was traded to the Kings it sounds like his time in Sacramento might be short-lived.
Chris Mannix of Yahoo! Sports has all the details:
“Joe Johnson is expected to seek–and receive–a buyout from Sacramento, per sources, and will be coveted: Golden State, Boston will be among the early favorites.”
Although his play has been down the last few years he is still a veteran presence that can provide some leadership and production off the bench.
He also seems to shine brightest when the spotlight is on. Last year in the Jazz's first-round series against the Clippers he averaged over 15 points per game and was a huge reason they won that series in seven games.
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