[Johnson now says that he expects to keep the immobilizing boot on his right foot for two or three more weeks. The MLS playoffs begin on Oct. 22.] I can't come right out of the boot and step on the field, ... I really want to play in the playoffs. But it just doesn't make any sense to go out there and hurt myself even worse. |
But I wasn't myself in those games. |
Dallas was a great place for me. I learned a lot while I was there. I thank the organization for all they did for me and having the confidence to draft me when I was so young. |
Forwards get hot and cold. Right now, it's all about me getting into my form. |
He and Charles (Barkley) were the best superstar teammates I ever had, where they were just down to earth and very humble. |
He's got the best left hand that I have seen in the NBA in years. It'd be hard for me to sit down and try to figure out who has a better left hand than Steve Nash when he's going to the basket. |
I can't come right out of the boot and step on the field. I really want to play in the playoffs. But it just doesn't make any sense to go out there and hurt myself even worse. |
I couldn't do anything except ride the (exercise) bike and do some upper body work to stay somewhat fit. I was just miserable. But the success of the team kept me happy and gave me something to strive for. |
I don't think they're as strong as they've been in the past. Italian soccer isn't as good as it used to be. |
I just want to see if I can play at this level, |
I think it's a group where we can have a lot of success. I think we can go in with great confidence and match up really well. |
I was lucky. I was in the right place at the right time. I moved into the box, and Landon made a very unselfish play to pass the ball. |
I was told if you make a run, nine times out of 10 you will get the ball. It's true. |
I'll let Bruce make his decisions, and I'll be fine with whatever. I'm just happy to be back with the guys. |
I'm getting there. It's more from the mental standpoint now. There will be a little bit of pain, and in my head I think I'm making it worse and I know I'm not. |