Johnny Davis has been on a tear to end his rookie season
With a number of normal starters sidelined near the end of the year, former Big Ten Player of the Year Johnny Davis has stepped up for the Washington Wizards.
The No. 10 pick in the 2022 NBA draft got off to a rocky start during his first year in the association. He spent a good amount of time with the Wizards’ G League affiliate, but he has shown glimpses of who he was as a Badger.
Slow starts are nothing new for Davis; it wasn’t until his second year at Wisconsin that he blossomed into one of the nation’s best players.
Here is a look at the rookie’s recent stretch of performances in a newly increased role. Check out his last four games:
April 2 at New York
July 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (5) runs on the court during an NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns at Thomas & Mack Center. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Davis scored 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. At the time, this was a career high for points.
April 4 vs. Milwaukee
April 4, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) dunks the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Highlighted by a poster dunk on Jrue Holiday, the former Badger set a career high with 20 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field.
April 5 at Atlanta
April 2, 2023; New York, New York; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Davis matched his career high with 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field to go along with 7 rebounds.
April 7 vs. Miami
March 22, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) dribbles as Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) defends during the second half at Capital One Arena. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Davis put up 16 points and knocked down a pair of 3s in a win over Miami.
