Social media reacts to Wisconsin star Johnny Davis' selection in the NBA Draft
Johnny Davis was picked 10th overall to the Washington Wizards. Here's what fans, analysts and celebrities are saying about the former Badgers star.
The 20-year-old Davis, a La Crosse native, was Big Ten Player of the Year and a consensus All-American after improving over his freshman and sophomore seasons. His sights were set on the NBA from a young age, and now follows in the footsteps of his father, Mark.
Commissioner's announcement of Johnny Davis
"With the 10th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards select... Johnny Davis, from the University of Wisconsin!"@JohnnyDavis is officially LEAGUE!#OnWisconsin x #NBADraftpic.twitter.com/DPLRlOBVBa
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 24, 2022
Washington Wizards announce selection of Wisconsin's Johnny Davis in NBA Draft
With the 10th pick in the 2022 #NBADraft, we have selected @JohnnyDavis from @BadgerMBB!#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/W37cwHrIol
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 24, 2022
Wisconsin men's basketball celebrates it's first NBA Draft pick since 2015
Heeeeeeeeeere’s Johnny! 🙌💯
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 24, 2022
With the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the @WashWizards select our guy @JohnnyDavis!#OnWisconsin x #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/TH4G5kSRZC
Johnny to be 'living out his dream'
Happy he got picked in the top 10.. Not as happy with him going to the Wizards.. Best of luck Johnny living out your dream! 👍👍😃💪🏻💪🏻
— Paul Bergum (@paul_bergum) June 24, 2022
A Badger fan's wishful thinking?
Should have stayed in school!
— TDGB (@TDGB13) June 24, 2022
Who? Probably a lot of Badgers fans
Happy for him, but who watches Washington Wizards basketball?...
— Jason (@JasonGeldon) June 24, 2022
Johnny joins Badgers royalty
Johnny Davis is @BadgerMBB's third top-10 pick in the common draft era
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 24, 2022
2004 - Devin Harris (No. 5)
2015 - Frank Kaminsky (No. 9)
2022 - Johnny Davis (No. 10) pic.twitter.com/COzoHtFa8z
Valid point, but it's all relative
It’s expensive to live there
— David Witkiewicz (@thedurvid) June 24, 2022
Celebrities upset Davis didn't fall to Knicks?
Stephen A was mad the Wizards picked Johnny Davis right in front of the Knicks that’s how you know it’s a good pick. pic.twitter.com/oTiINsCWoJ
— Zac (@DCzWall) June 24, 2022
Avoiding New York dysfunction?
Better than the Knicks
— Jorgie19 (@EricJorgenson2) June 24, 2022
Teammates supporting from Madison
NBA Draft team watch party 🥳
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 24, 2022
We can’t wait to hear your name called tonight, @JohnnyDavis!#OnWisconsin x #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/s5GL9nxDzu
Remember the Alamo?
Would have really like to see him go at 9 to the Spurs. That would’ve been a great situation for him. Still happy for him!
— Jordan Love Bookmarks (@BookmarkerLove) June 24, 2022
Spurs and Badgers fan has his thoughts
Spurs need big men. Great organization but loaded with guards and no big men. Doesn’t fit their need but sadly I’m a badger in San Antonio and wanted the unlikely to happen. I am not a fan of our pick at 9
— Nick Askey (@thekickaskey) June 24, 2022
A worthwhile choice
Sad to see him go but as a top ten pick, he definitely made the right choice.
— Dan Tombasco (@Tombasco) June 24, 2022
An early NBA comparison for the former Badger
"The comparison for Johnny Davis right now ... think Josh Hart."
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) June 24, 2022
His intangibles can't be measured, but @JonRothstein says Davis needs to become a better shooter to be effective at the next level ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ZQu7AIK0If
Big night for the Big Ten
Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray and Johnny Davis — all scoring wings or guards — now carry the banner for a Big Ten that has a rep for not being ideal for such players.
— Brian Neubert — NIL truther and COVID year troll (@brianneubert) June 24, 2022
A Wizards reporter's thoughts
Johnny Davis' standout skill is his feel for the game with the ball in his hands. Really good in the halfcourt, knows how to get defenders off balance and create shots. Also a high motor defender. Shot 30% from 3PT last year, so that will be an area for growth.
— Chase Hughes (@ChaseHughesNBCS) June 24, 2022
More Big Ten love from a Big Ten great
The Big Ten had some dudes this year. Three guys drafted in the top 10…more coming in the first round
— Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) June 24, 2022
Commissioner's announcement of Johnny Davis
"With the 10th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards select... Johnny Davis, from the University of Wisconsin!"@JohnnyDavis is officially LEAGUE!#OnWisconsin x #NBADraftpic.twitter.com/DPLRlOBVBa
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 24, 2022
Washington Wizards announce selection of Wisconsin's Johnny Davis in NBA Draft
With the 10th pick in the 2022 #NBADraft, we have selected @JohnnyDavis from @BadgerMBB!#DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/W37cwHrIol
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) June 24, 2022
Wisconsin men's basketball celebrates it's first NBA Draft pick since 2015
Heeeeeeeeeere’s Johnny! 🙌💯
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 24, 2022
With the 10th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the @WashWizards select our guy @JohnnyDavis!#OnWisconsin x #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/TH4G5kSRZC
Johnny to be 'living out his dream'
Happy he got picked in the top 10.. Not as happy with him going to the Wizards.. Best of luck Johnny living out your dream! 👍👍😃💪🏻💪🏻
— Paul Bergum (@paul_bergum) June 24, 2022
A Badger fan's wishful thinking?
Should have stayed in school!
— TDGB (@TDGB13) June 24, 2022
Who? Probably a lot of Badgers fans
Happy for him, but who watches Washington Wizards basketball?...
— Jason (@JasonGeldon) June 24, 2022
Johnny joins Badgers royalty
Johnny Davis is @BadgerMBB's third top-10 pick in the common draft era
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 24, 2022
2004 - Devin Harris (No. 5)
2015 - Frank Kaminsky (No. 9)
2022 - Johnny Davis (No. 10) pic.twitter.com/COzoHtFa8z
Valid point, but it's all relative
It’s expensive to live there
— David Witkiewicz (@thedurvid) June 24, 2022
Celebrities upset Davis didn't fall to Knicks?
Stephen A was mad the Wizards picked Johnny Davis right in front of the Knicks that’s how you know it’s a good pick. pic.twitter.com/oTiINsCWoJ
— Zac (@DCzWall) June 24, 2022
Avoiding New York dysfunction?
Better than the Knicks
— Jorgie19 (@EricJorgenson2) June 24, 2022
Teammates supporting from Madison
NBA Draft team watch party 🥳
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 24, 2022
We can’t wait to hear your name called tonight, @JohnnyDavis!#OnWisconsin x #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/s5GL9nxDzu
Remember the Alamo?
Would have really like to see him go at 9 to the Spurs. That would’ve been a great situation for him. Still happy for him!
— Jordan Love Bookmarks (@BookmarkerLove) June 24, 2022
Spurs and Badgers fan has his thoughts
Spurs need big men. Great organization but loaded with guards and no big men. Doesn’t fit their need but sadly I’m a badger in San Antonio and wanted the unlikely to happen. I am not a fan of our pick at 9
— Nick Askey (@thekickaskey) June 24, 2022
A worthwhile choice
Sad to see him go but as a top ten pick, he definitely made the right choice.
— Dan Tombasco (@Tombasco) June 24, 2022
An early NBA comparison for the former Badger
"The comparison for Johnny Davis right now ... think Josh Hart."
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) June 24, 2022
His intangibles can't be measured, but @JonRothstein says Davis needs to become a better shooter to be effective at the next level ✍️ pic.twitter.com/ZQu7AIK0If
Big night for the Big Ten
Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray and Johnny Davis — all scoring wings or guards — now carry the banner for a Big Ten that has a rep for not being ideal for such players.
— Brian Neubert — NIL truther and COVID year troll (@brianneubert) June 24, 2022
A Wizards reporter's thoughts
Johnny Davis' standout skill is his feel for the game with the ball in his hands. Really good in the halfcourt, knows how to get defenders off balance and create shots. Also a high motor defender. Shot 30% from 3PT last year, so that will be an area for growth.
— Chase Hughes (@ChaseHughesNBCS) June 24, 2022
More Big Ten love from a Big Ten great
The Big Ten had some dudes this year. Three guys drafted in the top 10…more coming in the first round
— Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) June 24, 2022
Johnny Davis became the 11th former Wisconsin Badgers player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. Here's a look at the distinguished list.
Former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball star Johnny Davis has fallen a few spots in almost every NBA mock draft with just three days u…
Former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball guard Johnny Davis is predicted to be a lottery pick in this year’s NBA draft and has been inv…
Johnny Davis became the 11th former Wisconsin Badgers player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. Here's a look at the distinguished list.
Johnny Davis became the 11th former Wisconsin Badgers player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. Here's a look at the distinguished list.
