Johnson Open to Bullets Return

Monday, January 30, 2023

Star Brisbane import Tyler Johnson has confirmed he hasn’t ruled out returning to the Bullets next season.

Johnson has impressed with Brisbane this season, averaging 15.8 points, and providing a strong offensive spark.

The NBA veteran played 373 games in his career with the Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs.

Johnson is open to re-joining the Bullets next season and iterates he’s enjoyed his stint in the NBL.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyler Johnson has been outstanding in his last 3 games averaging 23pts + 5rebs & hitting 10x3s @ 48% ???<br><br>Hope we get to see him again next season <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL23?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL23</a> <a href="https://t.co/EjDrM1QDpt">pic.twitter.com/EjDrM1QDpt</a></p>— John Casey (@JohnCasey2880) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnCasey2880/status/1618742273453477889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“We’re talking to a few teams and I’ll look to play in the off-season and then I’m going to be in talks with our owners and see what we can get done,” Johnson said via Newscorp.

"I’ve really enjoyed my time here ... from that perspective, I’m open to anything. It depends on what the off-season looks like, but I’m more than open to coming back.”

The Bullets have had a rough season with constant coaching changes reflecting a ninth on the ladder seating and an 8-19 record.

Brisbane takes on the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday night at 8pm AEDT, who have secured a place in the finals.