Tre Johnson’s disappointing start leaves the Wizards needing more

Wiz of Awes writer Adam Denn argues that Washington Wizards second-year guard Tre Johnson has experienced a disappointing start to the season. After showing scoring flashes as a rookie, Johnson is averaging 8.4 points while shooting 37 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from three-point range. Denn writes that the team needs more production from the young guard if Washington is to reach its full ceiling.

The article highlights that Johnson's shift to a secondary creator role alongside Trae Young has negatively impacted his offensive efficiency and shot selection. Denn also notes that Johnson continues to struggle defensively off the ball, though tracking metrics show slight improvements when he contests shots on-ball.