{"id":140484,"date":"2025-07-02T00:59:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/140484\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:59:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T00:59:11","slug":"tre-johnson-brings-elite-scoring-to-the-wizards-the-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/140484\/","title":{"rendered":"Tre Johnson Brings Elite Scoring to the Wizards \u2013 The Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tre Johnson<\/a> was the Wizards\u2019 sixth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This roster currently lacks a significant number of scoring weapons. <\/p>\n

With CJ McCollum<\/a> likely to be the team\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Johnson\u2019s SEC Performance:<\/p>\n

Johnson\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n

Power 5 freshman guards to score 650+ PTS in a single season:<\/p>\n

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

Johnson’s 19.9 PPG led the SEC.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) June 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Johnson\u2019s Shooting Ability:<\/p>\n

Here is a video of him knocking down midrange pull-up jumpers during a workout at the NBA Draft Combine:<\/p>\n

He has drawn Ray Allen<\/a> comparisons due to his off-screens and catch-and-shoot ability.<\/p>\n

Kevin O\u2019Connor 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Desire to be Great:<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This shows that he had a desire to become better and that he is coachable.<\/p>\n

#Wizards<\/a> No. 6 draft pick Tre Johnson spoke to reporters virtually from NYC. He\u2019ll be introduced in D.C. on Saturday. <\/p>\n

Johnson said Will Dawkins pushed him in his workout & made him reflect on the type of player wants to be in the #NBA<\/a>. He said he \u201cneeded that.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/FQt1BRTJZo<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) June 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Tre Johnson is an elite scorer, and he will be asked to bring that same skill set to Washington. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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