James Johnson's Gym Monsters | Houseguest With Nate Robinson | The Players' Tribune

Get to know James Johnson beyond the game of basketball. Nate Robinson uncovers the power forward’s passions off the court as he tours his Miami home.
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[@marioandretti2418]

“It’s okay to be a copycat as long as you copy the right cat” 🔥

[@TheSco415city]

Bruh, I’m feeling that

[@BlvckVnkhor]

Kobe Bryant did just that.

[@FirstXperience]

i felt that

[@jdrummerdd]

that shit hit me in the soul lol

[@mrkatse]

Fire quote!!

[@carboncrowns32]

"I got 2 Cane Corsos, they Militant, they only speak Arabic" sounds like a straight up bar out of a Ricky Ross verse.

[@trueindeed1569]

Big facts

[@SkeetWeezy]

Raekwon or Benny The Butcher bar😂

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

Carbon Crowns as an Egyptian who identifies as African and Arab I approve this message

[@jej495]

Nah Biggie...lolbs

[@duce185]

Damn that shit do lol

[@Stan0619]

This was Nate’s best interview. You could tell it was mutual respect.

[@wonon1678]

I did not expect JJ’s voice to sound like that lol

[@MattGarcyaDC]

this my first time hearing his voice

[@Patrickka32]

Won On 1 😄 me too! He seems like a real good guy though

[@DS-me7kk]

Ikr..I was expecting something like denzel

[@thewaynetertainmentfamily8658]

He from Wyoming

[@pedrooscarmbaedjangngoho2167]

Won On 1 for real!!!!

[@jaayeee24]

After watching Nate for over 15 years, I'm still amazed every time I see him beside other NBA players. It's amazing what he accomplished at his height.

[@salomo7934]

Just as a player not only his height imo. And better then 60% of the pgs in the nba right now. He earned a comeback.

[@PaulGilmer7]

Yeah.. true that.. Nate is a fucking legend on what he has done and accomplished. Shame he can't find a roster on a team..

[@jacktowndee7034]

gilli rockz he proved his point he made it that’s what matters my g 💯

[@myjciskate4]

Look how jacked he is even at 35 and retired. That’s years and years and years of hard work and dedication in the weight room, and outworking the competition. Even though James Johnson is taller, he still looks small compared to Nate.

[@azskater09]

I’ve never understood why people say that Nate Robinson doesn’t look like an NBA player. Yeah, he’s short for the NBA, but if you ask random people on the street to guess which one is a professional athlete, most people would choose Nate Robinson. Dude has the muscle of a NFL player.

[@jayleo92]

I came to watch this because I didn’t know he was half SAMOAN 🇼🇸! Wow all these years in the league! Love seeing our culture in the big leagues 💪💪💪 🇼🇸

[@teponeki]

@Peanut Law stfu

[@shawnquina5304]

@Peanut Law u a mad peanut

[@Wordsmith3115]

Anyone else notice every cartoon character on the portrait was high 😂😂😂

[@shawne1806]

This was a real good one, respect to James Johnson

[@TheSnapbackPRO]

Wow James Johnson is cool as hell for someone who’s never lost a kickboxing or mma fight 😭 already had respect for him but this video gave me some concrete reasons 💯💯

[@thelightknight7245]

Hes fighting bums

[@tadmorrussell8505]

​@The Light Knight I fought against James johnson as a kid.. He ain't no bum and he stopped competing to pursue basketball.

[@filthyfilth5578]

Damn!! THEM DOGS ARE LIT

[@timhoward5]

Right, lol

[@GrantmaTom]

James Johnson is such a humble dude, never knew he was so cool

[@haydenfetter379]

I met James Johnson in the airport his second or first year in the league and he was the nicest and most genuine guy. Glad that the big money hasn’t changed him. He’s a real one for sure

[@yk007beats8]

Yo the dogs only respond to Arabic 🤯 how gangsta is that lol!

[@kennethcuadrado7932]

6:22 that phone spin was smooth

[@dmack4038]

Man I just watched Nate get separated from consciousness by Jake Paul🤦🏽‍♂️ mannn he gotta send James Johnson in to redeem him

[@gordieevans2263]

He was copying the wrong cat, should’ve copied JJ. 7-0

[@sincerehoopstar410]

@@gordieevans2263 you ain’t shit 😂🤣

[@sincerehoopstar410]

@Samuel Astic what are you talking about lol

[@stylistentertainment2479]

Damn he ant gone never live this down💀💀

[@dmack4038]

@Samuel Astic dude what are you even talking about🤣

[@GusDom]

OMG. This might be one of the best interviews EVER. For any show. The positive vibes are JUMPING out the video. Bravo.

[@mr.cotrain7042]

I watched James roundhouse a kid in high school shit was epic!!!

[@shagg420gaming6]

Did you go to east high?

[@luiesmaes5333]

Thunderbird

[@fhernandez7730]

James Johnson is a USO I learn something new every day

[@inokerogoyawa]

F Hernandez Yeah his moms is a kickboxer too

[@kodyscot9360]

whats uso?

[@inokerogoyawa]

kody scot Uso means brother in Samoan

[@HansumRob100]

@@inokerogoyawa kody probably thinks it pronounces like you- so

[@RJsUniverse-ht5go]

@@kodyscot9360 somoan

[@pphil56]

Black and Samoan seems like its a good mix for an athlete.

[@thekidFL6]

pphil56 that’s what Juju Smith schuster is

[@BeTru2U]

That’s what Dwayne “ The Rock” Johnson is

[@sfomcgee4425]

That’s what I AM

[@chuggnorris559]

Tom brady walking proof

[@sactown_916_kingz9]

chugg Norris lol that’s hilarious

[@momo300s2]

I truly like this guy and his accomplishments and his character and morals. James and Nate. Stay Up 🙏🏽😎

[@keithpatrick831]

I refereed James Johnson in HS quite a few summers ago. I was like who is this kid from Cheyenne,WY? Very respectable and humble young man. He had a bad 1st half and was upset. I said a couple words to him. Encouraging words. Like shake off this 1st half. You know how good you are, just regroup. He started the 2nd half by scoring like the 1st 16 points with a couple of dunks, 3s, and dribble drives, block shots, steals in like 3 minutes. After the game he came up to me and said ref thanks for talking to me. I've liked him ever since. Side note I met his brother a couple years back refereeing some basketball. You would not know it by looking at these dudes that they are some bad ass fighters. Well trained and humble.

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

Keith Patrick yea I can tell just by the video great person

[@MrJamaal7]

the toughest nice guy in the world ladies and gentlemen james johnson

[@magicbishop7320]

Man hellup

[@electricjoshaloo]

toughest?? hahaha...plenty of nice dudes out there who would whoop his ass comfortably..

[@melchorherbietojr4853]

@@electricjoshaloo Whoop his ass with some guns, maybe. But in street fight. Sheesh. This guy will fight

[@cmoneyno5]

@@electricjoshaloo Nah bruh.. James is a certified black belt in many martial arts

[@tclass99]

@@electricjoshaloo Lol... Dude is 6'8" 240lbs with black belts in multiple martial arts.... ain't no one tryin' to fight that.

[@chukwuebukanwana3536]

Great fellow. His humility oozes off this screen. Loved watching this!

[@Resi1ient11]

This Dude James Johnson can ball, before he even played for the heat, I watched this guy played for Memphis Grizzlies. This guy is a baller for real. Shouts out to Nate Robison for this one.

[@tadmorrussell8505]

I competed against James in martial arts back in the day. Super cool dude and ALWAYS won. Wish I could get in touch with him and give him props on all his successes

[@error3821]

Him or Jon Jones? Who you taking?

[@GeorgiaPride1978]

James Johnson has always had an edge! Much respect!!!

[@cdai216]

Never heard James speak and it wasn’t was I expecting. Seems like a great dude.

[@aaronhutchinson885]

James a real dude. I'm from Toronto. When he played for the Raptors he was always around. He got made love in the city. when he dunked on Drummond, he said cocked that joint back and banged on him..🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fosterseth]

saw Buddy Hield shoutout James Johnson as being a vet leader on the Pacers this year. Didn't know much about him so came here to learn more. Dude seems super great to be around, we're lucky to have him.

[@KingJuggernaut08]

James comes to Seattle every summer to hoop I got to meet him he's one of the coolest period.

[@dancunchiriga]

James just humble man... big up dude .. u 💯legit

[@biscaynebuckets]

“My stick figures almost look real” 😂

[@11thWoods]

Hilarious to see JJ get in "scuffles" and watch the opposing player quickly back down. Lol

[@IssaClip]

“As A Competitor You Appreciate Other Competitors Not Being Afraid To Compete”

[@judefrith6265]

Ay man James seem like a chill af dude, laid back and humble with good family values. Respect to him 👍

[@andyvelasquez9488]

This guy almost killed Steph when he dunked on him😂😂😂

[@bujaka41]

Welcome to the Mavs!

[@prod.ylnjay6760]

James Johnson is his last hope

[@WolfofUbec]

James Johnson. New fan right here. Humble and Vibe man.

[@SomethingSeemsOff]

This is the man responsible for getting Dion Waiters higher than a kite and I love it lol

[@jlso6290]

How you know

[@dashiarahmaan8478]

I really enjoyed this episode! Nate you did an amazing job it’s showing that you’re getting more comfortable!👍🏾

[@PaulGilmer7]

Saw JJ playing in Toronto and he had a tough ass game. Liked him then but was so damn happy when he joined Heat. Love him now, such a great guy. Was sad to see him and Winslow leave us, love them heck a lot. Jus imagine hw tough ass gangsta it vd be in the Heat locker room and the gym UG, Jimmy Buckets, Bam, JJ, Winslow, J Rich all these work till death kinda people, man I love my Heat!!

[@Kevo1993]

James Johnson truthfully is a martial artist. Probably is in better condition than most of the players in the league.

[@giovanny2284]

How ironic

[@chadwill6843]

Kevo he just failed a conditioning test for the Miami Heat.....🤔

[@michaelfilias4691]

chad will He passed conditioning, failed body fat % requirement.

[@Omarxh3]

This was super fire. I already thought James was dope but my respect for him is to the roof now. This is super dope

[@jacjun0592]

Damn Nate lol 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cobra2079]

J. Johnson is a real one!! About to follow this dude in social media! #rolemodels

[@CM-yg9uu]

The respect was mutual 💯😌 love it

[@MegaDjbeen]

Love how hyped James is about having Nate Robinson over and him signing his wall and working out

[@NWAutoEmpireMatoe]

Another great interview. Thank God for the quarantine so I can catch up on what I been missing.

[@AkeemDenim]

Best one yet, great content for real!

[@sulleyval]

Nate should’ve got James to teach him something for Jake😭

[@k.h1362]

I like how nate vibes with all these people and its not awkward at all

[@andayimushenye9839]

These guys are so refreshing talking about family, diet, inspiring each other.

[@Bluntza1]

James Johnson still bangin' on 'em! Favorite Toronto Raptor

[@nosferatu_13]

Watched this & felt so calm. great interview.

[@justincollins9003]

I love this series it is so awesome.

[@robertlbenard6538]

the Johnsons family is thick in Cheyenne Wyoming .I grew up with his dad and uncles aunts and cousins his uncle Jessie played for the NY Jets...his dad is a solid man inside and out.. never forgot u Willie J. proud of u James for representing

[@natalieharris7161]

Hey Now Nate, all physically fit and all! I always enjoy your interviews, but Thanks for the quick view! 😎

[@DaFluffyOne808]

I’m so happy there’s Polynesians in the NBA now !! James Johnson(Samoan/Black) Steven Adams(Tongan/White) and Jabari Parker (Tongan/Black). Who cares if they’re half, they’re paving the way for the next generation of Polynesian athletes.

[@rolandorobles6375]

Nate is so chill. James is so chill. 🥶

[@benskinner1995]

So keen to see JJ hit the octagon after his NBA career. Seems like a smart guy too so I think he can be successful.

[@ryansproviero]

Hope he meets the Heat's requirements. I've always been a fan and he seemed so enthusiastic about having a home.

[@gdc615]

I always hear the current and former NBA players mention Iverson as one of there biggest influences. He changed the game on and off the court. Much respect to the legend A I.

[@whyistherumgone5693]

That was beatiful mutual respect and kindness

[@diaryofasummer]

JJ a solid dude... I remember when he was on the Bulls, A1

[@Roger-tv7sf]

Man this series is lit 🔥

[@josephmakoni5959]

“If you gotta call before you come over.... then we ain’t as close as I thought.” - truth!

[@Swa1nTrain]

Coolest videos yet!

[@bigmilt12]

I like this dude! JJ was cool when he played for the Kings, especially that buzzer beater he hit.

[@iamhexoronii]

Crazy how James is humble yet dude starts best ever fight he has been in the nba lol

[@carlmucker190]

Why don't James Johnson get more publicity for being an accomplished two pro sports star. It seems like he would get more recognition.

[@TCG2033]

Was sad to see this guy go. Heat nation got love for you JJ

[@yayo2211]

Man he seem like the coolest dude in the world. Big ups bro...

[@kenetipese4664]

The best of both worlds. Samoan and Black. Amazing blend of cultures....I love it. Love Uso.

[@faaflyg6802]

Lol dwwwwwwwight (Soulja boy voice ) man James “you sure you want to fight” Johnson is a beast

[@vonno018]

This my first time seeing James Johnson’s personality, love this nigga even more now lmfaoo

[@popcornchickens5816]

Big respect to the uso James Johnson

[@omarwesj743]

Beautiful home bro..stay humble

[@WestsideWillie]

That gym monster concept is dope AF

[@garciadanny425]

Best episode yet! My boy Nate killin these interviews. Peep his shirt "BET ON WOMEN" respect ✊

[@inosos2536]

Come back to Toronto James!! We got nothing but love for you !!

[@Perry206]

My Uso!!! 🤟🏾 Love is Love!!!

[@michaelstallworth6705]

Great interview great guest. My fav episode by Nate also Burleson

[@jamesdavis8771]

Dope! J.Johnson good spirited dude real spit! 👊🏾 Nate you got a dope youtube channel bro, keep it up famo!

[@bisharabdul8435]

Fav episode

[@KrayE1999]

Nate Robinson. I would love to chill with dude one day !!! He my fav player next to Jordan & pippen

[@sevalokiigeorge1259]

James is a really chill guy like foreal.

[@azzaza2523]

JJ a real one. One of my favourite Raptors.

[@tmzebe530]

Black belt power forward. This dude straight jedi. Big fan this dudes just an awesome person as well as a dope ball player

[@donelldavis4035]

Wanted to see more of the crib... 😢

[@ericchapple6571]

Enjoyed this one man

[@mrsantiagojr2390]

Thats one humble man . . This dude will beat your ass and smile the entire time . . Hahaha . . Positive Vibes .

[@twalk1041]

Great interview bro 🔥

[@xaviermccloud4586]

I actually like this show. Don't usually like athletes but I didn't know he was one until I looked him up! He didn't have the airhead vibe but then I noticed he's top tier. RESPECT!

[@jamaalhorton2343]

Zabieru McCloud “ Air head vibe” what the fuck is that??

[@TheKid12363]

Ion even watch basketball but I fw this nate dude, he chill fr

[@vinnysmoove]

Dope episode!! Two real ass brothers man

[@williamhill4216]

Two real guys man nate is one of my all time favorites. 5'9 gang lol 😆

[@sergiovasquez9128]

James Johnson is dope!!

[@shlmel]

Good vibes.

[@Blazen747]

Cool video Nate and James. From Alaska