Tre Johnson, the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, drew attention not just for his impressive skills on the court but also for his unconventional fashion choice at the event. Despite the distraction, his shooting prowess stands out, having led the SEC with a 19.9 scoring average during his freshman year at Texas and setting a school record for freshman scoring. The Wizards are focusing on rebuilding their team, and Johnson, alongside wing Will Riley, will contribute to their scoring needs, filling a significant gap in their roster.
The look was so jarring that as Johnson, whom the Washington Wizards selected sixth overall in the NBA draft, walked toward the stage in Barclays Center for his big moment, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas couldn't keep his focus on basketball.
In Johnson, along with wing Will Riley, taken No. 21, Washington found more scorers to develop.
Though the storyline of the night belonged to No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg, the Wizards' focus remained on their own narrative and adding more ready-to-play 19-year-olds.
I think pound for pound, if he's not the best shooter, [Johnson is] one of the best shooters in the draft.
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