Linton Johnson: We're Beating Garnett

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A photo from Game 5 that made the rounds appeared to show injured Celtics all-star Kevin Garnett screaming from the sideline in the ear of Bulls guard Ben Gordon.

At least 25 times per game, the cameras catch Garnett either cheering on his teammates, sticking his chin out or mouthing some R-rated language.

Bulls reserve forward Linton Johnson says Chicago fans shouldn't worry, because the No. 7 seed bench is holding its own in this series.

"Actually, we're leading. We're ahead in this thing," Johnson said Thursday. "It's just that KG is Kevin Garnett and they give him more airplay. But we're killing him on the other end. We had him so quiet when we were up 10 (in the fourth quarter of Game 5), he had to put his head down.

"He's Kevin Garnett, but if you look on the other end, we're giving it to guys. We're winning this battle of the bench, I'm telling you."

Johnson gave a rundown of his bench lineup. The Bulls do have a couple of loud guards in Lindsey Hunter and Anthony Roberson, while 7-foot center Aaron Gray brings intimidation potential.

"Lindsey, like the Vanguard. So we follow Lindsey," Johnson said. "We've got the muscle with Aaron. We've got a heck of a bench. If they ever turn that camera down on our end, they've got something really good. KG's by himself, but we've got the whole clan down there."

Do the Bulls' reserves ever hear what Garnett is yelling?

"We can read his lips," Johnson said. "With him, it's easy. He only says about five words."

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=290511&src=150

 

[sabixx]

I love that Johnson can get so excited about such a small role on this team,Luol Deng should take notes.

 

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sabixx wrote:

I love that Johnson can get so excited about such a small role on this team,Luol Deng should take notes.

I think for some guys, eventually the flip goes on in their head that they realize that they get to watch NBA basketball from courtside seats, get free NBA apparel, get free food, I believe a living stipend to pay for an apartment and a car, among other things.....who wouldn't mind just being a big cheerleader when you get all that? Linton Johnson gets it. Lindsey Hunter gets it right now. Aaron Gray may be on his way to getting this. Brian Scalabrine gets this. Jeff Foster gets this.

 

[ryguy24]

Linton > KG


You've got to love the "KG only says 5 words" comment as well. Linton speaks the truth.

 

[Diddy1122]

ryguy24 wrote:

Linton > KG


You've got to love the "KG only says 5 words" comment as well. Linton speaks the truth.

Best quote in that entire article. I pray to God that by some miracle we win tonight, and they capture KG's expression. I will take all my savings and post it on a billboard over the Kennedey.

 

[Frank Breakfast Styleham]

As a Bulls fan I love Linton Johnson's "moxie" (as we used to say back in the day) but at the same time, i think this guy just made a very big mistake. What is this guy thinking!? You don't poke the bear.

Linton Johnson is playing an unbelievable poker game and cat-and-mouse with Garnett.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?

Kevin Garnett is one of the greatest players from this generation. Who is Linton Johnson? People know Lyndon Johnson. They don't know who Linton Johnson is. What are his credentials to make a statement like that and to go after the other teams best guy like that?

Johnson has just given the Celtics the infamous "bulletin board material" and when they trounce our squad and end this storybook season of ours tonight Johnson isn't going to be laughing.

Thank you very much. You just gave the advantage back over to the Celtics.

If I'm Jerry Reinsdorf I would relocate this guy the second the season is over.

You never ever poke the bear.

My .02.

 

[TheStig]

Gotta love the bench, they drew the technical on house.