3 Telling signs that the Wizards' future is brighter than people think

The Washington Wizards continue to head towards an all-out rebuild despite their healthy mixture of veterans on the roster. 

Washington loaded up their roster with young talent in the offseason with three first-round picks in the NBA Draft. The Wizards brought in No. 2 overall pick Alex Sarr, Carlton Carrington, and Kyshawn George. Each of these young players has shown glimpses of their potential over the first week of play, but their quick start to the season is already showing promising signs for the future.

That said, here’s a look at three signs that the Wizards' future could be brighter than originally thought.

Alex Sarr’s two-way potential

Ahead of the NBA Draft, many had Alex Sarr penciled in as the sure-fire No. 1 prospect in the draft. However, after a bit of interesting moves between Sarr’s camp and their reluctance to work out for the Atlanta Hawks, the big man ended up in Washington. Fortunately for Wizards fans, the French product has shown plenty of flashes of what’s to come early on.

Sarr is averaging 9.8 points, seven rebounds and 1.7 assists on 36.2% shooting from the floor. And while his stats may seem underwhelming, it’s not the stat sheet that is impressive. The lengthy forward is averaging 2.8 blocks per game to start the season, and his versatility on both offense and defense has hype growing around the rising star.

With all the tools and size to be an absolute problem in the league, if Sarr can find a rhythm on offense, the Wizards could have their version of the Memphis Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr.

Kyshawn George’s growing confidence

Kyshawn George may be one of the most shocking players on the roster to make this early of an impact in his freshman year. The Miami product was taken in the back half of the NBA Draft, but from the start of the season, he has outplayed his draft position by far.

At 20 years old, the versatile forward has brought a unique skill set to the table already. Acting as a point forward in Brian Keefe’s system, the guard has quickly found minutes through the start of the season averaging 27.3 minutes per game. A great sign for the development of the young playmaker.

The forward is only averaging 7.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 31.5% shooting from field goal range, but his growing confidence is what makes his future so bright. Following a career game against the Warriors on Monday, the 6-foot-8 rookie made headlines after Golden State’s Draymond Green acknowledged George’s smack talk during the game and shouted out his competitive play.

George finished the night with 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists and he could be looking to build on his career night.

Carlton Carrington’s all-around play

Carlton Carrington entered the season with raving reviews from Wizards players and staff to start the season. Drawing a comparison to Gilbert Arenas earlier, the guard’s all-around play is showing exactly why. As a result, the Pitt product has found himself inserted into the starting lineup from the jump and he’s capitalized on the opportunity.

Carrington is averaging 10.3 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds on 43.8% from field goal range, including 35% shooting from three. If he can continue developing, the 19-year-old could be a star for the Wizards moving forward.