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Washington Wizards: What to expect from the newest Wizards

By Andrew E. Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Wesley Johnson #4 and Jabari Parker #12 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Wesley Johnson #4 and Jabari Parker #12 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Wesley Johnson

A former No. 4 overall pick in 2010, Johnson hasn’t quite lived up to his high draft status, but carved out a solid career himself. Although he’ll likely be most remembered for getting completely cooked by James Harden last season when he was on the Los Angeles Clippers, Johnson has done enough as a role player to be a contributing swingman for different teams, including on the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves as well.

There isn’t much to take from his short stint with the Pelicans, who he joined this past offseason. He played in just 26 games for 14 minutes per game, averaging 3.7 points. Since signing with the Clippers in 2015, he’s never averaged more than 7 points per game and his shooting numbers aren’t much to get excited about either.

He’ll probably continue to get spot minutes as the Wizards with limited production. Washington is especially deep on the wings with Beal, Tomas Satoransky, Trevor Ariza, Jeff Green, Sam Dekker, the emerging Jordan McRae, and now Parker. Plus, at this point, there’s no reason why Johnson should see the floor over rookie Troy Brown Jr., who needs developmental minutes.

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If Johnson comes in, it will likely be as a result of injury or a full embrace of the tank.

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