AJ Johnson’s Shooting Make-or-Break Moment | Sports News

AJ Johnson, the Pelicans’ new trade acquisition, is a young first-round pick with untapped potential—though his NBA numbers so far haven’t matched his ceiling. After bouncing between the Wizards and Mavericks last season with low scoring and poor shooting, he showed flashes in the G League, averaging over 14 points with better efficiency. Standing at 6’5”, he’s a speed-oriented guard who needs to drastically improve his three-point shot to become valuable. His main goal? Earn a roster spot in training camp, where he’ll compete against other guards. With a high ceiling but risky floor, Johnson’s development could be the Pelicans’ next big gamble—or breakout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d382760b83af749b