The Washington Wizards may have missed out on the top-five pick they were hoping to secure, but their outside chance of selecting Tre Johnson remains alive. Johnson is one of the fastest-rising prospects in his class, with many beginning to believe that he could be a top-five selection.
In the event that Johnson is still on the board at No. 6, however, the Wizards shouldn't hesitate to make him their new go-to scorer.
Johnson was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and backed up the hype by winning the SEC Freshman of the Year award. He's now making his case for top-five status at the 2025 NBA Draft, with the reasons to overlook him dwindling by the day.
Thankfully for the Wizards, the top three picks are close to being settled—thus improving the odds of Johnson sliding to No. 6.
Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and V.J. Edgecombe are beginning to look like locks for the top three picks. From there, it will be a matter of who the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz prefer at No. 4 and No. 5—with Ace Bailey likely to get a look from both teams despite recent rumor-mill activity.
Assuming the basketball Gods are working in the Wizards' favor, Johnson would not only be a steal at No. 6, but would instantly become a player worth building around.
Tre Johnson can be the Wizards' go-to scorer for years to come
Johnson is regarded by some as undersized due to the fact that he's a shooting guard who stands at 6'4.75" and 190 pounds. He boasts a prototypical 6'10.25" wingspan, however, and posted a more than respectable 37.5" max vertical leap.
While not one to become a blur in transition, Johnson's body control and quickness were on full display when he tied for the fastest mark at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine in the lane agility drill.
Beyond the physical attributes, Johnson is a player whose motion and scoring skill set simply can't be overlooked. It's one of the primary reasons he has the capacity to be a primary scoring threat in the NBA, as his efficacy on offense isn't limited to when he has the ball in his hands.
Johnson is a half-court menace due to his off-ball movement and his elite ability to bury shots off of screens and in catch-and-shoot situations.
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
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 14, 2025
As far as what he offers with the ball in his hands, Johnson is more than capable of creating his own offense. He'll need to add muscle and refine his finishing around the rim, but he's a lethal shooter with an impressive ability to get to his spots.
Even if that aspect of his game fails to develop adequately, however, the Wizards would have a potentially elite shooter on their hands—an invaluable presence in any era, let alone the modern game.
Washington could confidently move forward with a specialized player complementing their cast of versatile up-and-comers. The likes of Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyshawn George, and Alex Sarr are undeniably intriguing players, but the current core desperately needs an individual who doesn't require the ball in their hands to be effective.
Thankfully, if Johnson falls to No. 6 overall, the Wizards will have a chance to land the type of player who can pull them out of limbo.