Tre Johnson stands as one of the top prospects in this draft cycle among the likes of Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. The Texas Longhorn guard can provide elite scoring in the mid-range and from three. Like Flagg or Harper, he will be a prize for any team with a lottery pick. Here are the best fits for Tre Johnson among teams currently projected to be in the 2025 NBA Draft lottery.
Best Fits For Tre Johnson Among Lottery Teams
Washington Wizards
Out of all the teams on this list, the Washington Wizards will be the prime landing spot for Tre Johnson and what he brings as a player. Both parties will benefit immensely from the pairing as they can cover each other’s weaknesses. The Wizards need a long-term elite scoring option on the wing and Johnson can provide just that. Unquestionably, his ability to knock down shots from anywhere on the court will help a Wizards team struggling to put the ball in the basket. In particular, the Wizards, at the time of this article, has an offensive rating of 104.7. Undoubtedly, that is the worst out of any team this season. For that reason, Johnson’s inclusion on the roster will make it considerably better.
By the same token, Johnson will benefit greatly from playing next to guys like Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr. Specifically, Johnson isn’t the best on the defensive end of the floor, so playing next to Sarr and Coulibaly will help him on that end. Given these reasons, the Wizards fit the best for Johnson.
San Antonio Spurs
Next on the list is the San Antonio Spurs, and they can be a good fit for Johnson. The Spurs need to add more scoring and floor-spacing around Victor Wembanyama and that is something that Johnson can provide. Undeniably, there will be some skill duplication with Devin Vassell. However, the Spurs need another high-level shot creator and shooter next to Wembanyama. On the other end, Wembanyama can be of help to Johnson on defense. Regardless of certain fit concerns, Johnson will fit well in San Antonio if they get him.
New Orleans Pelicans
Similar to the other teams on this list, the New Orleans Pelicans are a good fit for Johnson. He can be a huge part of the next iteration of the Pelicans, given the franchise’s uncertain future. They need someone who has offensive talent like Johnson and specifically his shot-making ability. Paired with shooters like Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, and Jordan Hawkins, the Pelicans will have an impressive young core moving forward. Not only that, but those three players can help out Johnson on the defensive end, especially Jones and Hawkins. Those two specifically are talented defensive studs on the wings. Given these reasons, Johnson would fit well in New Orleans.
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors will be a good landing place for Johnson if they get him in the draft. The Raptors will benefit from Johnson’s ability to make tough shots and knock down threes from deep. While they do have a glut of shooting guards on the roster, Johnson adds a different dynamic than what those players bring. Specifically, Johnson brings his innate scoring and shot-making. Additionally, Toronto needs more perimeter shot-making around Scottie Barnes, and Johnson can bring that. Also, the Raptors have the personnel to cover up Johnson’s weakness on defense and let him focus offensively. Without a doubt, Johnson will be in a good place if he lands with the Raptors.
