Johnson returns to Bucks after two years with T-Wolves
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Center Ervin Johnson returned to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, signing a one-year contract with the team he played for from 1997-2003.
"Ervin is a hardworking, high-character, veteran player who has always taken a team-first approach to the game," general manager Larry Harris said. "He adds size and depth to our frontcourt and an experienced voice for our younger players."
The 37-year-old Johnson was traded to Minnesota along with Sam Cassell for Joe Smith and Anthony Peeler in 2003. Johnson has averaged 4.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocked shots in 12 seasons with Seattle, Denver, Milwaukee and Minnesota.
"I've had the pleasure of coaching Ervin for seven seasons (in Seattle and Milwaukee) and always respected his attitude and professionalism," coach Terry Stotts said. "His strengths have always been rebounding and blocking shots, so that will help bolster our interior defense."
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