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2023-24 Washington Wizards superlatives: Best scorer, defender and more

By Cem Yolbulan

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards and Deni Avdija #9 talk with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. during the game against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on February 24, 2023 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 Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 24: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards and Deni Avdija #9 talk with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. during the game against the New York Knicks at Capital One Arena on February 24, 2023 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 Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) /
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Best shooter: Corey Kispert

This category is perhaps the easiest. Corey Kispert has some competition on the team from the likes of Landry Shamet and Danilo Gallinari, but as one of the most effective three-point shooters in the league, it’s not particularly close. Gallinari especially has had elite shooting seasons in his career and is at 38.2% from downtown in his 13-year career. That is nothing to scoff at. He will have an important role as a floor-spacer and shooter for the Wizards if he is part of the rotation next season.

Kispert, however, is in a different league. He hit 42.4% from three last season on over 5 attempts per game. He has a ton of versatility in his jump shot, he comes off screens, and can shoot it going either direction and while on the move. His off-ball gravity is a serious threat that induces fear in the opposing defense’s hearts. There aren’t many other Wizards players we can say that about.

His track record as a collegiate player only strengthens the argument that Kispert is an elite shooter. He hit over 43% from downtown in back-to-back seasons at Gonzaga and finished his career there as a 40.8% three-point shooter.

Considering his mechanics, soft touch, and elite mid-range and free-throw accuracy, there is no reason to believe that Kispert can’t maintain this elite level of shooting. It would be a major surprise if Kispert didn’t lead the Wizards in three-pointers made and three-point percentage next season.

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