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The State of the Washington Wizards

By Jen Julie Smith

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3, John Wall #2, Otto Porter #22 and Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards huddle up during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 10, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 10: Bradley Beal #3, John Wall #2, Otto Porter #22 and Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards huddle up during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 10, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics plays defense against Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2017 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 12: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics plays defense against Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2017 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Markieff Morris

Next up, Keef, the Chief, Morris. There was a time last season where I believed you were the third and even the second best player on the team. You had so many clutch moments, and you are feared throughout the league.

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One of my favorite games was when you and DeMarcus Cousins started circling each other (I know who would win that fight (Keef), but I don’t condone violence in any shape or form). It was like Godzilla circling King Kong. I looked at you guys at the other end, and then I looked for the exit. Cooler heads prevailed and Verizon Center still stands. You know if it didn’t, Ted Leonsis was raising ticket prices again.

But your toughness, which is a strong point for the Wizards, and something they lacked before your arrival, is also your weakness. Let them talk slick all they want Keef, they know you have a tendency to foul out. The other team is literally trying to take you of the game. Don’t fall for the okie doke anymore. You’re a beast on the inside and outside, but you’re nothing if you’re not in the game.

Stop hurting your team. Are you now the crybaby, such that a few words hurt you? That’s a sign of weakness not strength, when you give in, and are sitting useless on the bench. Next season, keep your head about you, and stay in the game.

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