The Washington Wizards season is finally coming to an end after putting stringing together some of the most difficult to watch performances.
Since the start of the season, it's been clear that Washington was closer to competing for the No. 1 overall pick than they were to competing for a playoff spot this season.
As a result, it allowed the team the opportunity to prioritize the development of their young core. Although this season had already planned to be a developmental year, the Wizards early struggles made it even more clear that they should do everything in their power to maximize the growth of their youth movement, more specifically, their reigning draft class.
Between Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George, Washington had multiple young players to focus on as they continued down a long road of rebuilding.
And while each player showed flashes this season, one player in specific proved that he already understands his role on this team which is a skill of its own.
Kyshawn George's role has been decided
Kyshawn George was drafted in the backhalf of the first-round in the NBA Draft last offseason in what many considered to be one of the weakest drafts in recent memory.
Although there weren't many players that looked like they could be a solid piece, let alone a starter in this league, George has shown promise that he could be more than just a starter for the Wizards moving forward. The Miami product could be Washington's much-needed glue player for year's to come,mainly due to his ability to accept any role that helps his team win.
George is averaging 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while shooting 37% from field goal range and 32% from three this season. The forward's shooting numbers may not look as efficient as a 3-and-D player's should, but his shooting his drastically improved as the season has unfolded.
On the other end of the court, George's size and agility allows for him to defend different positions all over the floor.
In addition to the skillset he offers, George's ability to unselfishly understand his role and excel at it without letting personal goal get in the way of the team's success is something that many role players in the league struggle to find.
Fortunately for the Wizards, George has adapted that ability in his rookie season and as he continues to develop and improve, he'll only get better in his role for Brian Keefe's squad.