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Which of 11 Former Memphis Grizzlies Would Make Best Fit in a Return?

By Christian Dudley

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 28: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat celebrates a first half play with James Johnson #16 while playing the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 28, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 28: Wayne Ellington #2 of the Miami Heat celebrates a first half play with James Johnson #16 while playing the Detroit Pistons at the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 28, 2017 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 25: James Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat goes up for a dunk against Jarell Martin #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on November 25, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Heat defeated the Grizzlies 90-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN – NOVEMBER 25: James Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat goes up for a dunk against Jarell Martin #1 of the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedExForum on November 25, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Heat defeated the Grizzlies 90-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

Chris Kern (@chriskern11): James Johnson (Miami Heat)

James Johnson would be a really good fit on the current Grizzlies team. His toughness and versatility would fit really well alongside Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. He would be a great four-man, either as a starter or off the bench, too. His toughness is something the Grizzlies could have really used this season.

He is not the most talented player, but he always brings effort, and that is what this team and the city is all about. He is a good enough scorer and is tough enough on defense to be able to guard most forwards.

Johnson was not in Memphis for very long, but that does not mean he would not be a good fit on this team. It was during the 2013-14 season and he has improved a lot since then.

He has been making a great impact for the Miami Heat over the past two years, especially shooting the three-ball. He shoots way more now and is above 30% still. That is not a great percentage, but being able to hit those shots is huge.

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