"Tre Johnson's nickname should be #00FF00 (maybe it can be pronounced, "Ooffoo") because that's the color code for the brightest shade of green on the color wheel - and also the color of the light Johnson will have to shoot the ball. Blinding green and flashing. Will Johnson's scoring aptitude and no fear of being reprimanded for shooting every time he touches the ball, can he average 20 points per game as a rookie?"
"From year one to year two, Coulibaly doubled his assist output (1.7 to 3.4). I don't expect that to happen again, but if he can even become a five-assist-per-game guy for the Wiz, that's a huge development for Coulibaly himself, and for a guy like Johnson, who can create offense for himself, but (like all NBA players) would benefit more from having high-level passers flank him."
"but (like all NBA players) would benefit more from having high-level passers flank him. Carrington averaged 4.4 assists per game as a rookie. He's a wild card for the 2025-26 season, but if the vision he displayed last season continues to grow, then suddenly a Carrington / Coulibaly backcourt (or wing combo, depending on where you think they'll end up playing) could become the foundation for some offenses that move the ball well."
Tre Johnson is associated with the bright green hex code #00FF00 as a symbol of the intense defensive focus he will face. The Washington Wizards are not expected to contend, which creates ample shot opportunities for Johnson given his 15.9 freshman shot attempts at Texas. Reaching a 20-point-per-game rookie average remains very difficult because the roster lacks consistent scoring, funneling defensive attention toward Johnson. Major facilitation improvements from Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington would materially raise Johnson's scoring opportunities and efficiency by creating better spacing and higher-quality looks.
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