Former Sixers guard Tyler Johnson signs with Australian team in NBL
When the Philadelphia 76ers needed help in December of the 2021-22 season, they found veteran Tyler Johnson. The Sixers were hit hard by COVID-19, which sent players into the league’s health and safety protocol. They needed players to avoid postponements.
Johnson played in three games for the Sixers, averaging 3.7 points and giving Philadelphia a ball-handler, some toughness and some 3-point shooting when they needed it. After his 10 days were up, he signed another 10-day deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Coach Doc Rivers even said he wished the team could have kept Johnson.
Unfortunately, another NBA chance did not come, and he will head to Australia. He signed a deal with the NBL’s Brisbane Bullets.
Their general manager, Sam Mackinnon, is excited to add Johnson:
“We identified recruiting an American guard and to be able to sign someone of Tyler Johnson’s ability and pedigree ticks the box of our recruiting brief,” Mackinnon said.
“Adding Tyler to our back court of Sobey and Cadee gives us great flexibility and we add another playmaker. He can shoot the ball exceptionally well, creates for his teammates and many people have spoken about what a quality human being he is.”
Johnson likely is looking for his next opportunity in the NBA, so this opportunity in Australia offers the chance to do good things for him and his basketball future.
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