The Washington Wizards are going to be one of the more intriguing teams to follow this season. They have a bunch of talented players on the roster, but playing in a stacked Eastern Conference, it could be tough for them to make the playoffs. In the meantime, they need to feel out the roster. And Kyshawn George sent them a message on Wednesday night.
In the Wizards’ 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, George dished out 11 assists. He played heavy minutes and was one of the best playmakers on the floor. Up to this point in the season, Young has been the Wizards’ best playmaker by far, which makes sense. If George can give them great playmaking, it would be perfect Young insurance.
He’s inevitably going to have some off nights, so seeing George step up in the playmaking department should have the Wizards feeling great.
Kyshawn George's playmaking is a good sign
Young is going to be a staple for the Wizards this year. He’ll be their go-to ball-handler and playmaker every single night. And barring injury, he’s going to play heavy minutes every game.
He’s been a 20-point, 10-assist machine for the Wizards. He’s one of the best passers in the league, and Washington is taking advantage of that part of his game.
But there are inevitably going to be some down nights. Games in which Young doesn’t have it going or needs someone else to help him out in that area. Enter George.
On Wednesday night, George was very impressive. Young played, but George’s performance with the ball in his hands was a perfect developmental point for the young wing.
He finished the game against Cleveland with eight points, two rebounds, and 11 assists. That said, he only shot 4-of-10 from the floor and 0-of-4 from beyond the three-point line.
George played 38:06 minutes. It was the most of any player on the Wizards. The most of any player in the game, actually. It shows how much Brian Keefe trusts him.
Seeing George begin to take a step in his development as a playmaker is ideal. It will help diversify the Wizards’ offense around Young, AJ Dybantsa, and Anthony Davis.
When Young has bad nights, the Wizards can trust George to step into a bigger role in the playmaking department. That’s a good sign for the state of the Wizards moving forward, and just as importantly, the state of George’s overall player development.
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