Wizards’ Tre Johnson Reveals Shocking Rookie Season Goal That Could Change Everything

WASHINGTON, D.C. — So here we are, on the cusp of another NBA season, and the Washington Wizards are about to tip off their preseason against the Toronto Raptors this Sunday. But what really has me intrigued isn’t just the usual hustle of preseason jitters — it’s the spotlight on rookie guard Tre Johnson, the University of Texas sensation picked sixth overall in June’s draft. This kid’s coming off a dazzling freshman year crowned with SEC Freshman of the Year honors, yet he’s got his head locked on a seemingly simple—but oh so rare—ambition: to nail 90 percent from the free-throw line. Now, in a league where even the greats stumble at the charity stripe, can a 19-year-old rookie actually pull off something even Hall of Famers have nearly missed? It’s a quirky goal, sure, but it might just be the key to a breakthrough season for both Tre and the Wizards franchise slowly rewriting its story. And speaking of rewriting, CJ McCollum, the seasoned vet recently added to the squad, has a lot to say about the organization’s new direction — hint: it’s all about care and structure in a team that’s as young as it is hungry. Ready to dig into what could be the start of a new era in D.C.? Let’s jump right in. LEARN MORE.