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Washington Wizards: Thank you, Washington Wizards for 2017-18 season

ByJen Julie Smith|
John Wall and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
John Wall and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 28: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Verizon Center on February 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 28: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at Verizon Center on February 28, 2016 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Otto Porter, Jr.

Otto Porter—the way you lit up Golden State the beginning of this season. At that juncture I thought, he’s going to help take the Wizards to the promised land (ECF). You were the best player on the court.

But as you know the “best laid plans of mice and men”…. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of the game. There were a lot of games where you played through pain.

During those times, you never asked to come off the court. You played through it all. That was very admirable of you, but health first.

You will come back better and stronger next season. The saying, there’s always next year applies to you.

I couldn’t wait for you to light up Boston. However, I’ve now added a few teams to that list. I saw enough to know that you can do so at will.

Back in October, for old time’s sake, when I was live tweeting that Warriors’ game:

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