01-27-2008, 05:22 PM
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 Re: Amir Johnson - Detroit Piston Tracker
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Johnson, meanwhile, played well and was active against the Magic. In eight minutes of play, he had just one bucket, but he also had four rebounds, including three on the offensive end.
Saunders said he was disappointed that he didn't get Johnson more playing time against the Magic but will try to work him more into the rotation.
"He just told me, 'Good game, I should have put you in there. Good game, always be ready,''' Johnson said. "Once I get in, it's just so easy to go out there and block shots and grab rebounds and that's really all I want to do. I'm not looking to score, I'm just looking to play hard.
"I feel more relaxed I've been here for three years and I feel comfortable with my game going down to the (developmental) league and coming back up and practicing every day. I just feel real comfortable, so I'm ready.''
"It's athleticism and energy, teams don't know him, they don't know he's a great shotblocker with both hands and he's a great offensive rebounder,'' Pistons guard Chauncey Billups said. "He can outrun anybody who's guarding him. Teams don't know that but they will soon. He's been tremendous for us the last couple of games.''
While Johnson was slowly being groomed to enter the playing rotation,
| "I'm not looking to score"
Not yet. - Detroit Pistons Basketball: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats - MLive.com 
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