Miami Heat player preview: Tyler Johnson

Last season/Breakout Game

Whilst Johnson made notable strides last season, his season was cut short due to injury. This resulted in him missing the last 40 games of the regular season and the first round of the playoffs. In the 36 games he played, he certainly showed glimpses of his potential.

Overall, he averaged 8.7 points per game on 48 percent shooting in 24 minutes per game. This is a clear improvement on the 5.9 points per game on 42 percent shooting in 18 minutes per game he produced as a rookie.

Whilst his numbers improved notably in his second season, Johnson’s”coming of age”or breakout game came in just the twelfth game of his career. Coming off the bench against the Phoenix Suns, Johnson posted 26 points on 10-of-13 shooting in just 26 minutes of play.

As can be seen from the highlights provided, Johnson contributed in a number of ways. Drives to the rim, backdoor cuts, mid-range jumpers and catch-and-shoot three-pointers amongst his array of scoring options.

He certainly looked comfortable both playing off the ball with Dragic for spot-up looks, whilst also demonstrating the ability to create his own shot. His 3-for-3 from three-point range is no shocker, considering he shot 37.5 percent from three-point range in his rookie season.