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.

Power 5 freshman guards to score 650+ PTS in a single season:

Tre Johnson
Trae Young
Malik Monk
Jamal Murray
D’Angelo Russell
Brandon Knight
OJ Mayo
Eric Gordon
Michael Redd
Stephon Marbury
Kenny Anderson

Johnson’s 19.9 PPG led the SEC.

— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) June 26, 2025

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.

Tre Johnson is the best movement shooter in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Made 54.8% of his 3s off screens as a Texas freshman. Over 40% on total catch-and-shoot 3-point attempts. Shades of Ray Allen. pic.twitter.com/mzaM3w3Qhd

— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 14, 2025

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.

#Wizards No. 6 draft pick Tre Johnson spoke to reporters virtually from NYC. He’ll be introduced in D.C. on Saturday.

Johnson said Will Dawkins pushed him in his workout & made him reflect on the type of player wants to be in the #NBA. He said he “needed that.” pic.twitter.com/FQt1BRTJZo

— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) June 26, 2025

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.