In the lead up to Thursday’s NBA draft, Tennessee wing Keon Johnson was training outside Los Angeles when he was introduced to Clippers all-star Paul George. The 6-foot-5, 185-pound Johnson was raised by his father and grandparents to fish since he was a child. Sports NBA draft 2021: Analysis for all 60 players selected Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley were the top 3 picks Thursday night during the NBA draft. AdvertisementDuring his spring conversation with George, Johnson said the all-star forward had discussed finding time to fish together. Their schedules didn’t allow it to happen — George was leading the Clippers on their deepest postseason run, while Johnson was busy on the pre-draft circuit.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 30, 2021 02:37 UTC