James Johnson: 3 years, $43 million (2017)
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James Johnson represents another case of the classic “contract year” trap. Having made 5 different stops in his NBA career before arriving in Miami in 2016, Johnson averaged more than eight points a game scoring only twice in seven prior seasons. But in his first year in Miami, he saw his scoring output jump up to 12.8 points per game.
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In their desperation to remain relevant in the Eastern Conference, the Heat brought back Johnson with a 3-year deal. In each of the first two seasons of said deal, Johnson’s scoring output has steadily decreased.
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