Post by 2 years left on Jul 24, 2021 8:36:33 GMT -8
Name: Lebron "Russell" Johnson
Position: SF
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 220
Age: 19
College: UCLA
Projected Ratings: B C+ A- C+ B A
Bio: Born in Northeast Ohio during Lebron's first stint with the Cavaliers, it is not hard to figure out how he got his name. He loved the game of basketball from day one. Even when he moved to Greenwich, Connecticut at only two years old, he still fondly remembered his days in the land. Then it all came crashing down one ugly night at the Boys & Girls Club. Sitting in the crowd patiently awaiting to hear what decision his hero will make, he was heartbroken when he heard he was leaving for Miami. Young Lebron Johnson now questioned if basketball was right for him. Then he watched him for the first time.
Who was that him? Russell Westbrook. Young Lebron now had a new love for the game as he watched Russell run up and down and brick shot after shot and commit turnover after turnover. The way he would fight for a rebound with his own center or pass up an open lay-up to pass to a wide open Andre Roberson in the corner. It was the beautiful game. Lebron began to model his game after Russell and became known by his hero's name in his community. It was exciting watching him fill the stat sheet while his teams never won a title at any level of youth basketball. When he became a teen, the big stats and big losses continued to pile up. Then at age 16 his dream came true. He finally met his hero.
It was not the state championship game, but it might as well have been for young Russell Johnson. His team was 8-14 facing off against their 6-16 rivals. The crowd was half filled but only one fan mattered. Russell Westbrook had heard about a rising talent who dreamed of one day achieving his lack of NBA success. It brought a tear to his eye.
Young Russell Johnson led his team to a 2 point loss that night with 24 points on 28 shots, 8 assists to 12 turnovers, and 16 rebounds, half off his own misses. He missed the game winning three that he shot over three defenders so poorly that it did not even hit the backboard. It actually hit his own coach in the head on the sideline. Westbrook was so proud of what he had seen, he offered to mentor young Russell Johnson to be an even better version of himself.
Of course he went to UCLA for college. Was there any question? There he had a solid NIT tournament that ended after one game and a school record 18 turnovers. Westbrook was in the crowd cheering him on. After he had accomplished all he could at the collegiate level, he decided to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Seen as a lotto talent who maybe a good coach can reign in, it will be interesting to see if he can match the lack of success his hero achieved.
Strengths:
- Above Average Shot Attempter, Good Inside Scoring
- Good Free Throw Shooter, Strong Mid-Range Attempting Game
- Elite Passer Of The Ball, Will Pass Even When He Does Not Have To
- Very Quick and Has Good Vertical, A True Athlete
- Elite At Playing Passing Lanes, May Win The Steals Title Every Season
- Elite At Blocking Shots, Will Rarely Guard His Own Man And Only Try To Block Others
- Elite Defender Of The Drive, Always In Position To Try to Steal Or Block
- Elite Defensive Rebounder, Will Fight Anybody For The Basketball
Weaknesses
- Poor 3pt Shooter, Does Not Attempt Many But Shows Signs Of Making Them Sometimes
- Takes Zero Care Of The Ball, Will Set Every Turnover Record If You Let Him
- Plays No Post Defense Or Perimeter Defense, No Stats No Point
- Below Average On The Offensive Boards, Energy Best Used For Easier Rebounds But Will Crash Them At Times
- Average Strength, Spends Most Of His Time On The Court Not In The Weight Room
Stipulation:
He refuses to play at PF or C. He is a wing player and you need to accept that. Can start at PG.
Position: SF
Height: 6'8"
Weight: 220
Age: 19
College: UCLA
Projected Ratings: B C+ A- C+ B A
Bio: Born in Northeast Ohio during Lebron's first stint with the Cavaliers, it is not hard to figure out how he got his name. He loved the game of basketball from day one. Even when he moved to Greenwich, Connecticut at only two years old, he still fondly remembered his days in the land. Then it all came crashing down one ugly night at the Boys & Girls Club. Sitting in the crowd patiently awaiting to hear what decision his hero will make, he was heartbroken when he heard he was leaving for Miami. Young Lebron Johnson now questioned if basketball was right for him. Then he watched him for the first time.
Who was that him? Russell Westbrook. Young Lebron now had a new love for the game as he watched Russell run up and down and brick shot after shot and commit turnover after turnover. The way he would fight for a rebound with his own center or pass up an open lay-up to pass to a wide open Andre Roberson in the corner. It was the beautiful game. Lebron began to model his game after Russell and became known by his hero's name in his community. It was exciting watching him fill the stat sheet while his teams never won a title at any level of youth basketball. When he became a teen, the big stats and big losses continued to pile up. Then at age 16 his dream came true. He finally met his hero.
It was not the state championship game, but it might as well have been for young Russell Johnson. His team was 8-14 facing off against their 6-16 rivals. The crowd was half filled but only one fan mattered. Russell Westbrook had heard about a rising talent who dreamed of one day achieving his lack of NBA success. It brought a tear to his eye.
Young Russell Johnson led his team to a 2 point loss that night with 24 points on 28 shots, 8 assists to 12 turnovers, and 16 rebounds, half off his own misses. He missed the game winning three that he shot over three defenders so poorly that it did not even hit the backboard. It actually hit his own coach in the head on the sideline. Westbrook was so proud of what he had seen, he offered to mentor young Russell Johnson to be an even better version of himself.
Of course he went to UCLA for college. Was there any question? There he had a solid NIT tournament that ended after one game and a school record 18 turnovers. Westbrook was in the crowd cheering him on. After he had accomplished all he could at the collegiate level, he decided to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft. Seen as a lotto talent who maybe a good coach can reign in, it will be interesting to see if he can match the lack of success his hero achieved.
Strengths:
- Above Average Shot Attempter, Good Inside Scoring
- Good Free Throw Shooter, Strong Mid-Range Attempting Game
- Elite Passer Of The Ball, Will Pass Even When He Does Not Have To
- Very Quick and Has Good Vertical, A True Athlete
- Elite At Playing Passing Lanes, May Win The Steals Title Every Season
- Elite At Blocking Shots, Will Rarely Guard His Own Man And Only Try To Block Others
- Elite Defender Of The Drive, Always In Position To Try to Steal Or Block
- Elite Defensive Rebounder, Will Fight Anybody For The Basketball
Weaknesses
- Poor 3pt Shooter, Does Not Attempt Many But Shows Signs Of Making Them Sometimes
- Takes Zero Care Of The Ball, Will Set Every Turnover Record If You Let Him
- Plays No Post Defense Or Perimeter Defense, No Stats No Point
- Below Average On The Offensive Boards, Energy Best Used For Easier Rebounds But Will Crash Them At Times
- Average Strength, Spends Most Of His Time On The Court Not In The Weight Room
Stipulation:
He refuses to play at PF or C. He is a wing player and you need to accept that. Can start at PG.
