"Tre Johnson entered his rookie season with high expectations after being selected with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Washington Wizards front office made it clear that they felt fortunate landing Johnson at No. 6 overall after being snubbed of a top five pick entirely in the NBA Draft Lottery last offseason. Considering Washington's historic bad luck when it comes to the NBA Draft and their selections, it felt like Johnson had all the pressure in the world on him."
"However, Johnson made it evident from the jump that no outside pressure would outweigh the amount he put on himself. The Texas product has proven that he has an immense amount of self confidence and it's shown with his play on the court as a freshman in the SEC. Johnson's confidence was evident throughout the entire NBA Combine, which is why many projected the elite shooter could be selected in the top three."
"That confidence carried over into the Summer League, with the playmaker only adding to the hype surrounding his rookie season entering the league. However, Johnson's Rookie of the Year expectations were quickly muted by the inconsistent struggles for the lottery pick to start the regular season in Washington. Then again, considering the rest of the struggles for the Wizards roster, Johnson's underwhelming start was the least of the team's issues."
Tre Johnson joined the NBA as the No. 6 overall pick in 2025 amid high expectations and a franchise relieved to land him. Johnson brought strong self-confidence from his freshman season at Texas, visible at the NBA Combine and in Summer League play. Early regular-season inconsistency tempered award projections, but team-wide struggles made his slow start less consequential. Johnson has recently produced his most impressive stretch in Washington, including a 24-point game with five three-pointers, and he credits aggressive shooting to seeing and creating clear rim opportunities.
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