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Nets' Cameron Johnson praises basketball's worldwide growth ahead of Paris game

The Nets are playing their first game ever in Paris.

Peter Sunjic

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The Brooklyn Nets traveled a long way to play in France’s capital, where the team will face the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is the third edition of the Paris Game, and it’s getting hyped to be one of the most exciting matchups.

Players from both sides are thrilled to perform in a new city since they’re used to playing in North America. The Nets’ Cameron Johnson has shown his excitement for the game and what it means to him.

“You have to feel honored to be able to play in an environment like this. I think the cool thing about it is the globalization of the game. I played Team USA this summer and you see that the game is taken very seriously across the globe. So to be a contributing piece in that continued effort is something I don’t really take for granted,” Cam said in an interview.

Cam loves playing overseas

Johnson had an eventful summer of 2023 when he represented the United States in the FIBA World Cup. That took him to Asia for multiple weeks alongside his longtime teammate and fellow “Twin” Mikal Bridges.

He was honored by how much other countries have shown love for basketball, and Cam is always excited to help basketball reach another level of popularity. Thankfully, the Nets have been a large part of that growth because they have played multiple regular-season games outside the US.

Including their pre-season excursions, Brooklyn has played in Japan, China, Italy, Mexico, and many more. It should not be surprising that they’re playing overseas again because they’re a reliable organization that’s willing to travel far distances to represent the league.

The Nets want to win this game

Before this trip to Paris, the Nets lost a close game to the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime. That was not a good result heading into this trip, but the team is motivated to win this game.

The Cavs are a tough matchup for Brooklyn because the former won the previous matchup back on Opening Night. Nets fans should be excited because the team is thrilled to perform and return to the win column.

“We need the win regardless of where we are in the season and just understanding that every game matters,” Spencer Dinwiddie said in another interview in Paris.

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Peter Sunjic
PETER SUNJIC

Peter's journey with basketball commenced in the first grade, and it has since evolved into an integral part of his life. Standing on the brink of a potential professional playing career, Peter ultimately chose to pursue a degree in Political Science and Journalism in Zagreb, Croatia. Despite this academic pursuit, his deep-rooted love for the game of basketball endured, undiminished. Now, as a writer and editor, Peter finds an avenue to channel his unwavering passion for basketball-related news and analysis. Whether it's deciphering the latest happenings or delving into the lore of old-school basketball, he covers every corner of the NBA world.

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