Who do the Jazz draft at #5. Tre Johnson?

[Hoops Addict]

Jazz draft 5th? Who do we draft?

https://www.nbadraft.net/players/tre-johnson/

Outstanding Freshman season 19.9 PPG on high level shooting splits (42.7 FG% 39.7 3P% 87.1 FT%)

NBA Comparison: Nick Young/Cam Thomas
Strengths: At 6’6 and 190 pounds, Johnson has good height for a two guard/wing player at the next level … Outstanding Freshman season 19.9 PPG on high level shooting splits (42.7 FG% 39.7 3P% 87.1 FT%) leading entire SEC in scoring … Possesses a 6’10 wingspan and has great ball control and ball security … One of the best shot creators in the class, rarely sees a shot that he doesn’t like and has the ability to convert on high difficulty shots … Adept at the drive and dish … Is a capable shooter off the dribble, in spot ups and off step backs, has great balance and his effectiveness as a scorer isn’t dependent on getting to one particular spot … Plays with a swagger and a level of confidence that is unusual to find in a freshman … Johnson is crafty as a ball handler and is decisive with the ball in hands, making great reads in PnR, and has a wide array of moves and counters to keep defenders on their toes … A player who has shown improvement in isolation. He is always hunting for good looks for himself and uses his quickness to constantly cut and beat defenders to the rim … One of the best three-level scorers in this year’s draft, can score from inside, mid range and from deep … Johnson is rarely affected by change of pace, can slow his game down and pick it back up in the same breath, making him difficult to guard … Is at his best offensively when pushing a fast tempo and dominating in transition, whether attacking down hill or stopping on a dime to shoot … A proven elite scorer already (led the SEC in points per game with 19.9 in his first year)… While Johnson isn’t an elite playmaker, he has the tendencies and ability as a passer to be a solid secondary facilitator … Responds to pressure very well, both physical pressure/high presses and mental pressure in big moments, made multiple big plays and clutch shots that prove he’s built for the moment … Developed a reputation at Texas for hard work, getting up every every day at 5 AM for shooting drills … Played with remarkable productivity and consistency for a freshman, a testament to his maturing as an individual …

Weaknesses: Johnson has great length and height but overall size and weight need to be improved, struggles to absorb contact and finish strong and is forced to settle for awkward and more difficult looks… Is capable of making tough shots but willingly settles for them at times, resulting in a below average field goal percentage… Extremely inconsistent on defense, he knows how to use his length and athleticism to impact the defensive side of the ball, but most times lacks the spatial awareness and positioning to use his gifts in the best way possible… Doesn’t pressure the rim enough, goes back to problems with absorbing contact, and prefers to shoot over defenders despite usually having the size and length advantage… Can be overly dependent on post fades, needs to use his ability to create space and make decisive moves to take more quick shots that are harder to contest… Can occasionally be too scoring minded, most of his turnovers come from lapses of judgement where focuses too much on finding his own shot instead of resetting the play… His playstyle and mindset all point toward him being a player who is hyper fixated on the offensive side of the ball and despite having the attributes to be a solid defender, it doesn’t look like he desires to be more than servicable on that end …


Notes: Led entire SEC in scoring at Texas with 19.9 ppg, as a freshman … Native of Dallas, TX … Transferred to Link Academy for his senior year … Scored 19 points in the 2022 Underclassman All-American Game … Recorded 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3PT), 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in the 2022 UA Next Elite 24 … 2023 Naismith All-American Honorable Mention …. 2024 Naismith All-American Second Team … Scored 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3PT) in the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game … Played in the 2024 Nike Hoop Summit … Scored 10 points in the 2024 Jordan Brand Classic …

[HadAnEffectHere]

He has like zero positive physical attributes other than having OK size, but wow, he can shoot.

[babyjax13]

If he is available that is who I'd take. If he is not and it is VJ, I'd be really tempted to trade down but taking VJ makes sense.

[bkohler]

If he is available that is who I'd take. If he is not and it is VJ, I'd be really tempted to trade down but taking VJ makes sense.

VJ measured really well today. Plus his atheltism is top tier. I think I’d go with VJ over Tre but I think both have high end outcome potential and at this point that’s what we need to swing for.

[SoCalJazzFan]

What a horrible result tonight. However, at least we're at the cut off of where the top tier talent is. I would NOT trade down, as I view the talent after the top 5 as not nearly as good as the top 5. If there is a chance to move up from 21 to snag a player you really like, then I am ok with it, but that player will most likely be a role player.

[SoCalJazzFan]

If he is available that is who I'd take. If he is not and it is VJ, I'd be really tempted to trade down but taking VJ makes sense.

VJ measured really well today. Plus his atheltism is top tier. I think I’d go with VJ over Tre but I think both have high end outcome potential and at this point that’s what we need to swing for.

I'd probably go VJ over Tre as well, just because his upside is higher due to his athleticism and being a two way player. Tre is a great shooter, someone who you could potentially draw up that play to get you a bucket when needed, but just an ok athlete and passer. I haven't seen much defense out of him, but he should be passable.

[Daddy 801]

Honestly I might consider just calling the NBA’s bluff on the draft and trading all of Lauri, Clarkson, Sexton, Collins, and the #5 pick this year for 3 unprotected picks next year. Not sure how to do that, but if I was Ainge/Ryan Smith I would be so pissed at the obvious BS of the league fixing the draft I might just go full blow it up just to see if we can get like a 40-50% chance at the number one pick and the league still gives it to some major market team. Just to prove a point of the corruption.

Kind of where my head is at.

[AingesBurner]

Honestly I might consider just calling the NBA’s bluff on the draft and trading all of Lauri, Clarkson, Sexton, Collins, and the #5 pick this year for 3 unprotected picks next year. Not sure how to do that, but if I was Ainge/Ryan Smith I would be so pissed at the obvious BS of the league fixing the draft I might just go full blow it up just to see if we can get like a 40-50% chance at the number one pick and the league still gives it to some major market team. Just to prove a point of the corruption.

Kind of where my head is at.

Some men just want to see the world burn and I am for it. **** this corrupt league. Makes sense this happens when your number one customer base is also number one in worldwide IP theft. I hope every time silver takes a **** that it feels like razor blades and glass.

[Inigo Montoya]

If the Jazz come away with Tre Johnson at 5 I'd by happy with it.

[Hoops Addict]

Honestly I might consider just calling the NBA’s bluff on the draft and trading all of Lauri, Clarkson, Sexton, Collins, and the #5 pick this year for 3 unprotected picks next year. Not sure how to do that, but if I was Ainge/Ryan Smith I would be so pissed at the obvious BS of the league fixing the draft I might just go full blow it up just to see if we can get like a 40-50% chance at the number one pick and the league still gives it to some major market team. Just to prove a point of the corruption.

Kind of where my head is at.

Some men just want to see the world burn and I am for it. **** this corrupt league. Makes sense this happens when your number one customer base is also number one in worldwide IP theft. I hope every time silver takes a **** that it feels like razor blades and glass.

He looks like Cruella DeVille's evil husband.

[Hoops Addict]

Early verticals at the combine- Tre Johnson is about the same as Edgecombe....perhaps the best jumper.

Flagg: 29.0 standing, 35.5 max

Harper: 30.5 standing, 32.0 max

Edgecombe: 30.0 standing, 38.5 max

Tre Johnson: 32.0 standing, 37.5

Ace: 27.5 standing, 34.5 max

[Inigo Montoya]

He looks like Cruella DeVille's evil husband.

Nosferatu.

[MalonesElbows]

Early verticals at the combine- Tre Johnson is about the same as Edgecombe....perhaps the best jumper.

Flagg: 29.0 standing, 35.5 max

Harper: 30.5 standing, 32.0 max

Edgecombe: 30.0 standing, 38.5 max

Tre Johnson: 32.0 standing, 37.5

Ace: 27.5 standing, 34.5 max

Flagg a good but not great leaping big, this is what Derrick Favors posted back in the day.
Harper pretty limited vertically but still probably warrants the #2 pick.
Edgecombe and Johnson both project some upside with their max verticals.

[Catchall]

I think the Jazz will take whomever is left between Ace, Tre and VJ. I think they'll look at Fears and Kon, and I think they'll consider multiple trade scenarios, but I still think it will be one of those three.

The only other person I could see being considered would be Essengue if he measures great and shows real offensive development.

[SkyHook]

I think the Jazz will take whomever is left between Ace, Tre and VJ. I think they'll look at Fears and Kon, and I think they'll consider multiple trade scenarios, but I still think it will be one of those three.

The only other person I could see being considered would be Essengue if he measures great and shows real offensive development.

I'm fine with any of those five, but if Ace falls to the fifth pick I'd look to move him for value. Seems like every draft has a high pick that busts; my money would be on him.

[Hoops Addict]

He has like zero positive physical attributes other than having OK size, but wow, he can shoot.

Disagree....his vertical jump is great He has athleticism.

[babyjax13]

He has like zero positive physical attributes other than having OK size, but wow, he can shoot.

Disagree....his vertical jump is great He has athleticism.

Yet it is really not visible in his game tape. That said, I think out of high school he had the most physical development needed out of everyone and he seems like his work ethic is a bit unhinged in a good way. It could be that he has transformed his body a bit since the end of the season. Right before college he really looked like a stretched out 12 year old.