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Washington Wizards: What to expect from the newest Wizards

By Andrew E. Johnson

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Wesley Johnson #4 and Jabari Parker #12 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2018 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 8: Wesley Johnson #4 and Jabari Parker #12 of the Washington Wizards pose for a portrait at Capital One Arena on February 8, 2018 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 Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Chicago Bulls, Bobby Portis (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Bobby Portis

Portis is definitely an intriguing prospect, but a mercurial one as well.

On the court, he’s shown improvement in each of his four seasons. Last season, he averaged career-highs with 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game; this season, he’s doing even better at 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. He’s a bit of a throwback big man, but has used his athleticism to develop his game to become a decent three-point shooter at a 37.5-percent clip this season.

In some ways, he’s a direct replacement for Morris, as he can play down low as both a bigger forward or smaller center.

Unfortunately, Portis’s reputation isn’t the greatest. In 2017, he was suspended for the team’s first eight games for getting in a fight with teammate Nikola Mirotic, sending him to the hospital with a fractured face and concussion.

Portis has no shortage of confidence in himself. He’s already tweeted jabs at his former team for thinking they can replace him. He also reportedly expects to get quite a big payday this offseason when he becomes a free agent, which raises some question about how brief his tenure will be in Washington.

But there’s no denying his talent. At this point, the Wizards might as well have take a flyer on Portis and see how he looks on the floor for them this season. He’ll get his number, and the Wizards are well-versed in ornery personalities, so what’s one more?

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