2025 NBA mock draft: Sixers take Texas product Tre Johnson at No. 3
2025 NBA mock draft: Sixers take Texas product Tre Johnson at No. 3
The Philadelphia 76ers hold a lot of cards with the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. What they do with that pick will essentially begin the draft as most people know what will happen with picks No. 1 and 2. The Sixers, at the moment, have a lot of eyes on them.
They can either make a pick and add a good young player to their roster or they can trade the selection to move down on draft night and add more picks as well as acquire a win-now player. Many will make their moves dependent on what Philadelphia does early in this draft.
A mock draft performed by CBS Sports has the Sixers making a selection in the form of Texas scorer Tre Johnson:
Some believe Philadelphia could move this pick for a veteran given where former MVP Joel Embiid is in his career. That's understandable. But if the Sixers do execute the pick, they shouldn't let the presence of talented young guards like Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain on their roster steer them away from Johnson, the player I believe is the third best prospect available. The one-and-done standout from Texas led all freshmen in scoring while shooting 39.7% from 3-point range on 6.8 attempts per contest. Impressive numbers, all around. And most of them are the type of numbers that should translate to the next level.
Johnson shot 39.7% from deep in his freshman season with the Longhorns while averaging 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. The Sixers could always use another player who can handle the ball along with being able to score at a high level. That's what works in today's NBA. A player needs to be able to do multiple things and Johnson does that.
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