Tre Johnson sets career milestone with three-point logo
Tre Johnson continues to show flashes of why The Washington Wizards invested in him with a top-six pickeven as the team goes through another rebuilding season. The 19-year-old rookie turned in a career-high 24 points in a 115-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday in scoring performance with a deep 3-pointer logo it marked a personal turning point.
Johnson finished with 24 points, including a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, while adding one rebound, two assists and a steal in 25 minutes. With Keeshon George is out with a hip injuryJohnson stepped into the starting lineup and carried much of Washington’s offensive load, draining a season-high five 3-pointers and leading the team in scoring despite limited help.
The career night came just one day after another encouraging outing. In Sunday’s 116-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Johnson scored 14 points with four assists, a steal and a block to help the Wizards secure back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
That performance included his first start since Nov. 12, in which he scored 12 points in the first half and buried a 32-footer from the Wizards logo, a shot that foreshadowed Monday’s breakout. After the Suns game, head coach Brian Keefe singled out Johnson developing a sense of play and creating recordings.
“You can see he knows how to get into spots and read the game to get his shot, whether it’s a pindown or an off-ball or a pick-and-roll,” Keefe said in a postgame press conference. “He’s got a knack for scoring, getting in and playing. I thought he was really good in that first half with that. I liked him with that starting unit, and I liked what I saw. He’s growing. I don’t know how many games he’s back right now, but every game he’s a little bit better and a little bit more rhythm. I thought he had a game.”
Johnson surpassed his previous career high of 19 early in the third quarter against Phoenix, but Washington couldn’t sustain the momentum as the Suns responded with a decisive run. Still, the rookie’s progress stands out on a team looking for long-term building blocks.
While the Wizards continue to prioritize development, Johnson’s confidence, range and growing comfort within the attack they indicate bigger moments and deeper shots.
2025-12-30 05:12:00
