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Hawks' Johnson vows to play in the NBA again

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By Jeffrey Denberg
Special to ESPN.com


It has been three months -- Sept. 21 if you are counting, and this eager man-child can't help counting -- since his big Mercedes smashed into a tree and exploded. Three months since he came within a fraction of an inch, literally, of becoming a quadriplegic.

Even in the darkest times DerMarr Johnson could manage a smile, and on a Tuesday night when he is in Philips Arena surrounded by the game he loves and the people who are such an integral part of his life, the 22-year-old Atlanta Hawks guard can talk health with an ailing friend and then switch back to his own condition.

http://espn.go.com/nba/columns/denbe...y/1479552.html

Good news. Nice to hear him saying: "I'm doing good, real good"

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I have never considered myself to be a DerMarr Johnson fan, but now I do. For him to go through all of that, and still be able to put a positive spin on the situation amazes me. Im glad to hear he is coming back, or at least trying to. I hope his recovery goes well and he will come back the same player, if not better, than before.

And DerMarr, in the off chance you are reading this, maybe you could consider coming to Chicago. We could use your size, athleticism, and shooting.

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Thoughts and prayers to DerMarr. This is inspiring stuff. I really hope he makes it.

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