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The Case Against Tre Johnson: Why He Could Be This Draft’s Biggest Bust
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The Case Against Tre Johnson: Why He Could Be This Draft’s Biggest Bust

These factors will determine whether Johnson thrives — or flames out

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Jeremias Engelmann
Jun 13, 2025
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Tre Johnson is a projected top-5 pick. (Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)


Almost every NBA draft has its busts — that includes top-5 picks, the lottery picks that teams put so much hope into.

Ace Bailey, a projected top-5 pick, has gotten by far the most attention this year for his “boom or bust” potential.

But I think there is another player — also a candidate to be one of the draft’s top five selections — who stands out even more for his potential to disappoint.

Enter Tre Johnson, and let me tell you why I think he'll struggle in the NBA.

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