Tre Johnson was the Wizards’ sixth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This roster currently lacks a significant number of scoring weapons.
With CJ McCollum likely to be the team’s first option on most nights, this rookie can step into a role as a go-to scorer. The product out of Texas averaged 19.9 points per game and showed elite shooting touch in the SEC.
Johnson’s SEC Performance:
Johnson’s scoring was well on display, leading the SEC in points per game. He is one of 12 Power Five conference freshman guards to score 650+ points.
Being named to the All-SEC Second Team, All-Freshman Team, and Rookie of the Year. Johnson set a Texas freshman record with 39 points while going 7/11 from deep. That is a crucial skill he brings to the table: his three-ball.
Johnson shot 39.7% from behind the arc and finished his season with 89 made threes. His total was the sixth-most in the SEC.
Johnson’s Shooting Ability:
Here is a video of him knocking down midrange pull-up jumpers during a workout at the NBA Draft Combine:
He has drawn Ray Allen comparisons due to his off-screens and catch-and-shoot ability.
Kevin O’Connor called Johnson the best movement shooter in this draft class, citing that Johnson made 54.8% of his threes off screens and over 40% on total catch-and-shoot threes.
Desire to be Great:
Johnson talked about how GM Will Dawkins showed him clips of him taking plays off. Johnson said seeing that motivated him to be great, not wanting a lazy player.
This shows that he had a desire to become better and that he is coachable.
Tre Johnson is an elite scorer, and he will be asked to bring that same skill set to Washington.
With a team full of unselfish players who are all looking to grow together, Johnson will have the perfect opportunity to grow as a core piece.
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