The Brooklyn Nets demolished the Chicago Bulls 106-89 including 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists from Joe Johnson. Johnson nearly missed the playoffs due to a pending lawsuit but had the judge push it back. Read more after the jump.
Joe filed a suit against baby mama Shannon Beckton to be legally recognized as the father of their kid and share custody. The case was set to be heard between April 15 and May 5.
Like teammate Kris Humphries, that trial window was a BIG problem for Joe … since the Nets made the playoffs and it could easily conflict with court times. To get the date moved, Joe explained to the judge he’s a key member of the Nets and “a vital part of that team’s success.”
Joe also argued that his absence violate his contract (worth $126 million) and could seriously “harm” the Nets’ championship dreams — which would mean less cash for him and less cash for his kid.
The judge agreed and postponed the trial.
