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Predicting Stats for Every Washington Wizards Starter Next Season

By Frank J. Platko

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after Otto Porter Jr. #22 hit a three pointer in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Verizon Center on March 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after Otto Porter Jr. #22 hit a three pointer in the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Verizon Center on March 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 18: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies at Verizon Center on January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 18: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies at Verizon Center on January 18, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Otto Porter Jr.

Projected 2017-18 Regular Season Stats: 15.2 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.7 BPG, 49.5% FG, 77.7% FT, 38.0% 3PT

Of course, Washington is looking at signing Porter to a 4 year, $106 million dollar max contract in free agency. He’ll certainly be entering next season with big expectations. After all, he’ll be making the same amount of money as that Kevin Durant guy in Golden State.

While he may not live up to the money right away, Porter will continue to show promise and the potential to be an All-Star someday. Expect a slight dip in efficiency with increased shot attempts, but Porter should still shoot well across the board and put up a career high in points.

He’s improved every year since he’s been in the league, and his third year as the starter should be the best. Any improvement as a ball-handler, playmaker, and defender will go a long way in helping the Wizards compete in the Eastern Conference.

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