Roy Williams: "It's not a love-hate relationship, it's coaching"

Posted Dec 20, 2015
With Brice Johnson, it has always been about improving his intensity levels. Roy Williams wants more consistent energy and focus from his starting forward. Johnson has the potential to score 20 in any given game, but also displays periods of lackluster effort and defensive futility. Williams was asked about his relationship with Johnson. "It's not a love/hate relationship. It's coaching." (Carolina Blue)

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