Episode Details

Nick brings Stephen back on the podcast to talk about Texas star guard Tre Johnson and Stephen's recent article breaking down his game, as well as Stephen's previous article on Cooper Flagg. They start out with an overview of Johnson's game and some of his potential pathways to stardom in the NBA, before breaking down his game in detail. They start out by covering his scoring ability, including his exceptional shooting touch and top-notch iso scoring. Then, they talk about Johnson's playmaking game, where he currently stands as a passer, and his potential growth in that area. Then, they cover Johnson's defense, and potential avenues for improvement on that end of the floor. Finally, they discuss Cooper Flagg's offensive breakout to complement his sensational defense, and how Flagg and Dylan Harper compare to top prospects from years and eras past.

Link to Stephen's Tre Johnson article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/tre-johnson-shooting-up-draft-boards

Link to Stephen's Cooper Flagg article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/cooper-flagg-number-one-of-number

Timestamps

3:30: Why Tre/Tre Johnson Overview

17:30: Johnson Scoring Deep Dive

43:30: Johnson Playmaking Deep Dive

1:08:00: Johnson Defense Deep Dive

1:31:00: Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper