Johnson, 41, will make $16 million next season in the final year of his contract.
Last night, Johnson made 2 of 4 shots from beyond the line.
Searching for the place where Johnson made history was not easy.
But the trigger man is important and Johnson made a difference.
Most of the race leaders followed; Johnson, who was running second, just barely made it in.
Johnson made it 5-0 with his second goal in as many games and 11th of the season 57 seconds into the third period.
As with most great players, nevertheless, Johnson did not make a good manager.
But by competing, many feel that Johnson will make a more powerful point.
Johnson did not make weight, coming in at 183 lbs.
Johnson made one of two free throws for a 4-point lead with 54 seconds to go.