Texas guard could make sense for Mavs

Johnson could stay in Texas

"There are questions for Johnson to answer in the predraft process that will play a role in where he is selected: Scouts wonder at times how directly his ball-dominant style translates to winning, and whether he'll be willing to defer and play more of a secondary scoring role in the NBA. Those concerns were abetted by the fact he shot 44.9% on 2-point attempts this season, a concerning number, particularly for a player with his usage level," Woo wrote.

"He is not a consistent defender either, placing greater significance on whether Johnson can be efficient, sharpen his shot selection and learn to make teammates better.

"Ultimately, Johnson's youth and demonstrable talent will make him an attractive lottery target. How he handles the interview and workout circuit will be an important factor in determining whether he can move into the top five."

There is a good chance Johnson will be off the board by the time the Mavs pick in the draft, but if he is available, he should be one of the top options for Dallas to select with its first choice.