With the 2023 NBA Draft taking place Thursday night at 7PM CT on ESPN, many teams are looking to shake up their rosters. One roster in particular that is undergoing a complete rebuild is the Washington Wizards. Former Badger Johnny Davis could be set for a massive uptick in usage in his second year in the league.
Both Bradley Beal (Suns) and Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics) have been dealt to new teams and Davis will be amongst those that can be expected to pick up the slack after their departures. Both players, Beal and Porzingis, averaged 23.2 points per game in 2022, leaving a combined 66.4 PPG to be replaced.
Johnny Davis, although he had his struggles with injuries and consistency, came into his own down the stretch. After being selected 10th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft following a two-year career at Wisconsin, the 6-foot-4 guard proved himself late in his rookie campaign.
Over the final eight games, Davis saw his role expand with Washington, averaging 14.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks while playing 32.6 minutes per contest. That stretch included starting the Wizards’ final five games and Davis truly arrived as both an offensive and defensive asset.
Badger fans will always root for their former star in Davis that averaged 23.7 PPG in 2021-2022, leading Wisconsin to a 25-8 record and winning Big Ten Player of the Year.
Breaking: Celtics, Wizards, Clippers are closing in on a trade sending Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., and Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2023
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