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Street Talk with A.J. Johnson
By L.A. Williams\4SHOT Sports
Feb 21, 2006, 01:19 EST

L.A. “Keeping it Real” with A.J. 
 

The Westlake “Lions” under the direction of Head Coach Darron Rogers have created one of the elite basketball programs in the state and it’s no wonder with the talent that he has tutored in “The Lions Den”. Well this year is no exception at the Fulton County School where the “Lions” are undefeated and ranked No. 1 in Class 3A and running the show is one of the best kept secrets in the country, point guard A.J. Johnson. I traveled over to Westlake and sat down with  “The Punisher” in between his classes for a session of “Keeping It Real”.

L.A.:  “Who have been some of the most influential people in your life”?

AJ: “My parents and Michael Jordan”

L.A.:  “What has been one of the most memorable moment in your career so far?
AJ: “Signing my first autograph”

L.A.:  “What moment(s) would you most like to forget?

AJ: “Last year 2004-2005 when we were put out in the elite eight to M.L King; it happened on my birthday-Feb 26.”

L.A.: “What is the strongest part of your game?”

AJ: “My ability to create for myself and others.”

L.A.:   “What do you think you need to work on to take your game to the next level?”

AJ: “Be more consistent with my jump shot.”

L.A.:  “What type of personal and or team goals have you set for this season?”

AJ: “One, Win the state championship, Two, go undefeated and Three be ranked the #1 player in the state.”

L.A.:  “Who has been one of the toughest players you have had to guard and who is the best high school players you personally have ever seen?”

AJ: “Louis Williams”

L.A.:  “Without tipping your hand, give me the names of some colleges that you would like to play for?”

AJ: “Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Florida, Florida State”

L.A.: “Tell me something about yourself that people wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

AJ: “I believe I’m pretty humorous.”

L.A.: “Do you have a nickname?”

AJ: “Achilles, Kong, 2EZ, and the Punisher”

L.A.: “How does summer ball (AAU) differ from the regular season?”

AJ: “It’s a lot more competitive and there are my more games”

L.A.: “Most AAU Teams have players that play in their natural position unlike in high school where you usually play out of position. What position do you think you will be playing at the next level?”

AJ: “Point Guard”

L.A.: “Are you a Player or a BALLER, now at 4SHOT we think Players just go out on the court and play like every other player on the court. Now a BALLER can take over the game, not in a selfish way but they can dominate at “a whole nother’ level?”

AJ: “I’m a baller, a “TRUE BALLER”

L.A.:  “If you could meet anyone in the world (past or present) who would it be and why?

AJ: “Michael Jordan and Muhammed Ali because they inspire me with their hard work, dedication, and the determination to push themselves to the limit.”

L.A.: “If you were not playing basketball what would you be doing now?”
AJ: “Playing football”

L.A.:  “Describe the kind of ride you would like to have (example a Chevy with “22’s etc…), whatever car you would like?”
AJ: “Grey, Range Rover on 22’s and Presidential tent.”

L.A.: “What is your favorite TV Show and Movie?”
AJ: “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Coach Carter”

L.A.: “What type of music do you like and do you have a favorite artist or group?”

AJ: “Rap and R&B- 2-Pac, Biggie, and Eminem”

L.A.: “What type of sneakers do you like to sport?”

AJ:  “Nike’s”

L.A.: “What type of cloths do you like to wear?”

AJ: “Sweats and thermals”

L.A:  “What’s your favorite food?”
AJ:  “Fried Chicken”

L.A.: “Who’s your favorite Player?”
AJ:  “Michael Jordan”

L.A.: “Who’s your favorite team?”
AJ: “The Lakers”

L.A.: “What type of hobbies do you have?
AJ:  “Hanging out with my friends and going to the movies.”

L.A.: AJ, thank you for you time, it has been my pleasure to be able to “Keep It Real” with you.”
AJ: “Thanks a lot”

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