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The Wizards are finding out why the Bucks gave up on AJ Johnson

AJ Johnson looked like something resembling a steal when Milwaukee drafted him. He was clearly a project player, but the flashes of brilliance he showed were all too compelling to pass up on.

Even when he did play for Milwaukee, the reasons were right there: elite athleticism, intriguing potential, all the physical tools you want. For a time, he looked like Doc Rivers' favorite player among the young Bucks.

Then reality hit, and now Washington's learning the same lesson the Bucks already figured out.

AJ Johnson is looking years away from being years away

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