In two games this month, Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George is averaging 23.5 points and six assists while shooting 46.7 percent from the floor. His ability to score at ease and create opportunities for his teammates made him a key part of the Wizards' start and shows that he's growing into something special.
George looks like he's reaching another level
George's early performances are another sign of the growth he has shown since entering the league.
During his rookie season in 2024-2025, George averaged 8.7 points per game while shooting 37.2 percent from the field, including 32.2 percent from the 3-point range. His sophomore season saw a huge jump, with his scoring average increasing to 14.8 points per game, his 3-point percentage climbing to 38.1, and his overall field-goal percentage improving to 43.8 percent.
George's assist percentage also jumped from 13.3 percent to 22.4 percent, while his field-goal percentage on shots within three feet increased from 60.9 percent to 73.1 percent. Those improvements show that he was becoming more than just a perimeter shooter, developing into a more efficient scorer and playmaker.
George is doing more than just score
His offensive growth isn't just limited to his ability to score the ball. He's also shown improvement as a playmaker, finding ways to get his teammates involved and create opportunities for others.
One example of this came against Cleveland, where George finished the game with 11 assists despite scoring just eight points and shooting 4-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-4 from beyond the arc. Even though George's shooting wasn't falling that night, he continued to make an impact by creating scoring opportunities and helping keep the offense moving.
Playing alongside Trae Young could give Kyshawn another opportunity to continue developing his playmaking ability. Young is one of the league's best playmakers, using his court vision and passing ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates. Through his first eight games of the 2026-27 season, Young is averaging 9.5 assists per game.
Even beyond Young's playmaking, his ability to draw defensive attention could create many more opportunities for George offensively. Defenses will have to account for Young as a scoring threat and even as a playmaker, which could give George more room to operate, find open spaces, and get quality looks from the perimeter.
While George has shown major growth in his offensive game, one area that could take him to another level is consistency.
Throughout last season, there were times when he put together impressive performances but struggled to carry that same momentum and production into the following game. As he continues to develop, finding a way to contribute consistently from night to night will be very important. Whether it's scoring the basketball, creating opportunities for his teammates, or making an impact in other areas, George has shown that he has the ability to contribute in multiple ways.
If he can become more consistent as a scorer while continuing to develop his playmaking, he could become an even bigger part of the Wizards' offense.
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