Will Dawkins on Tre Johnson: Two things we know he has are confidence and work ethic

Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins recently discussed how the organization plans to develop 2025 #6 pick Tre Johnson.

(via Washington Wizards):

“Same way we do with most of our players. I think Tre’s someone who I know I talk about guys being serious craftsman about basketball, but this dude is a hooper. He’s in the gym. He takes it seriously. He doesn’t have a lot of hobbies. We’re trying to develop other hobbies outside of basketball. He’s going to develop on his own just because he puts so much time in, but we’re intentional on what we’re working on. He’ll get opportunities. He’ll get reps. He’s already improved or I’m a poor evaluator, one or the other. At passing the ball, he’s already further ahead on that. He’ll be challenged on the defensive end, but we’ll give him reps, we’ll give him opportunity.

“One thing we know he has is confidence, and one thing we know is he’s going to put time in in the gym. So again, it’ll be fully holistic and develop the mental side, the physical side. He’s already added 4 or 5 pounds. I think he’s 199, coach? We didn’t get to 200. I think he’s 199. He’ll get there. So he’s going to take his bumps and bruises, but we’re excited for Tre. We really, really are. I think there’s a lot to him that he’ll be able to show and open up once he’s here. The fans will love Tre.”