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Morez Johnson Jr.

Forward · Dallas Mavericks · 6'8", 210 lb · Michigan · Drafted 9th overall, 2026
No. 9 pick (2026)2026 draft classMichigan
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In short

Morez Johnson Jr. is a forward the Dallas Mavericks selected 9th overall in the 2026 NBA draft out of Michigan. An incoming rookie who makes his NBA debut in 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameLow confidenceFri, Nov 13
vsDetroit PistonsAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
11.7
range 9–14.4
Line 12
47%
to go over
Team win
60%
113–111
Poi 11.7 Lean underReb 5 Lean overAss 2.2 Lean overPRA 19 Lean under
Likely on himAusar Thompson· 90 Perimeter DElite stopper
10+ pts71%15+ pts14%

Model lines Jr. at 11.7 pts (range 9–14.4) vs a 12 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (47%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Morez’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 50% · Paint 20%
Rim — 50% of scoring, 41% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsTop of key 3 — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 2% of scoring, 2% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 20% of scoring, 25% of shotsMid-range (R) — 7% of scoring, 10% of shots
  • Rim50%
  • Paint20%
  • Mid-range (R)7%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Morez Johnson Jr. was the 9th pick of the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Dallas Mavericks out of Michigan.

He hasn't played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27. Everything here is a Balladex prospect projection until real box scores arrive.

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Draft
#9 2026
Michigan
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Forward
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Morez Johnson Jr. is an incoming 2026 first-round rookie forward for the Dallas Mavericks.

Selected 9th overall out of Michigan in the 2026 NBA draft, Jr. will make his NBA debut in the 2026-27 season.

Because he has not played an NBA game, this page carries no season stats — only clearly-labeled Balladex prospect ratings and outlook, which update once real data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (NBA.com and multiple outlets); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Jr. joins the Dallas Mavericks as part of the 2026 rookie class, out of Michigan.

PERSONALITY

The person

An incoming 2026 first-round forward out of Michigan.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Two-way wing prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
56/100
Scoring58
Playmaking42
Rebounding54
Perimeter D50
Rim protection38
Spacing52
Athleticism64
Clutch50
9th pick, 2026Michigan
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Jr. projects as a two-way wing prospect. These role ratings weight his 9th-overall billing and position — a starting estimate for an unproven rookie, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#9
2026, Michigan
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 9th overall by the Dallas Mavericks.

Hardware

#9
2026 Draft pick
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

An incoming forward who debuts in 2026-27.

Morez Johnson Jr.'s outlook is all projection right now. Balladex will replace these estimates with real numbers as his rookie season plays out.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale (incoming)
Bottom line

Promising 9th-overall prospect; check back once 2026-27 tips off.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Morez Johnson Jr. drafted?

Morez Johnson Jr. was selected 9th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Michigan.

Does Jr. have NBA stats yet?

Not yet — he's an incoming rookie who debuts in the 2026-27 season. The ratings and outlook here are clearly-labeled Balladex projections until real box scores arrive.