Johnson finished well outside the top 100 in standard formats last year, coming off two seasons during which he had been the 54th- and 93rd-ranked player. He continues to be hampered by injuries, playing 58 total games, averaging 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.4 three-pointers and 1.1 combined steals and blocks. All in all, it was a season to forget for anyone who drafted Johnson, given he was viewed as a potential top-50 candidate. Fast forward 12 months and the Nets are faced with a bleak short-term future in terms of projected wins. Having traded Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, they are set to undergo a re-tooling, likely seeing them positioned towards the bottom of the standings. However, this could provide Johnson with an opportunity to rejuvenate his value in both fantasy and reality. He should begin the season as the starting power forward on a squad lacking offensive firepower. Outside of Cam Thomas, Johnson could very well be the second option on paper. He is coming into the season healthy, something that should allow him to hit the ground running come Opening Night. Many could be soured by what transpired last year, making him a sneaky target in the final rounds.
