What NBA scouts are saying about the Wizards’ Johnny Davis and his future

This is the third article in a four-part series examining NBA scouts’ opinions about the potential and development of the Washington Wizards’ most prominent young players. Part 1 (including an explanation of the methodology): Deni Avdija. Part 2: Bilal Coulibaly.

WASHINGTON — Johnny Davis will face difficult obstacles in his second NBA season.

The first burden stems from unmet expectations. The Washington Wizards drafted him 10th overall in 2022, and he struggled to earn playing time as a rookie and did not make a positive impact in the rare instances early in the season when he did play. Meanwhile, several players selected after him — most notably, Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams (drafted 12th) and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (drafted 22nd) — thrived, making Davis look like an underachiever by comparison.

The second challenge originates from recent changes…