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Anthony Johnson Crushed By Benching

Found June 13, 2009 on FanHouse:
PLAYERS: Anthony Johnson
TEAMS: Orlando Magic

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by Tim PovtakFiled under: Magic, Playoffs, FanHouse ExclusiveORLANDO -- Magic journeyman Anthony Johnson has been in the NBA 12 years, a former second-round pick from the obscure College of Charleston. He has scratched and clawed every step of the way, bouncing through 10 different teams with stops in the Development League and free agent summer camps in between. He has had 10-day contracts and minimum wage contracts, never far from being outside looking in. He has been traded more than once for a cup of coffee and future consideration. Nothing has come easy. It's why he thought this NBA Finals was going to be the highlight, the crowning moment of his career, coming on the heels of his most consistent, most satisfying season. Instead, it was turned into the biggest disappointment of his life.Anthony Johnson Crushed By Benching originally appeared on Fanhouse NBA Blog on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:27:00 EDT . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Read | ...
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