Brice Johnson Honored At UNC, As Frustrating Rookie Year Starts Looking Up

Posted Feb 28, 2017
Brice Johnson and Marcus Paige still keep in touch – mostly on Snapchat, but occasionally talking on the phone – and Johnson describes Paige more like a brother than a friend. As Johnson watched the ceremony and the thousands of fans standing and applauding his four years of work, one thought crept into his mind. “I wish I could play one more,” Johnson said. (NBA.com)

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