Everything that made Cam Johnson desirable to the Nuggets will make his transition painful.

Johnson is unselfish . He is humble. He is team over everything .

These traits will pay dividends in Denver, but it also means it is going to take time for him to fit in. What we witnessed in the preseason played out in Thursday’s season opener at Golden State. Johnson faces a challenging adjustment after the Nets offense ran through him last year. It is one he can make, but it requires more assertiveness and coach David Adelman to make sure it works.

Johnson is not Michael Porter Jr. Let’s make that clear. But the role available to him offensively is similar. Spot up 3s, hanging in the corners and figuring out cutting lanes. Johnson looked timid, unsure against the Warriors, and his shot re

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