Although they aren't expected to be title contenders next season, this year will mark the true beginning of the Washington Wizards' rebuilding process. The success of this rebuild will be contingent on a few factors, the most important being the team's young players and their development. Despite a poor Summer League showing from No.
2 pick Alex Sarr, the Wizards still walked away with their heads held high. Bub Carrington, the No.14 pick put on an impressive showing in the Summer League averaging 15.
8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
Kyshawn George, the No. 24 pick, demonstrated his potential by showcasing his shooting rhythm and defensive capabilities. The Wizards hope that the trio, paired with Bilal Coulibaly, will be their core for the future.
Player development will be the primary objective for this season, an aspect that head coach Brian Keefe knows well. Keefe's role in the developmental process of the trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City and his later work with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should give the Wizards optimism that they have the right guy in place to develop a winning core. Keefe's focus on the defensive end of the floor should be especially effective in the development of Coulibaly and Sarr, whose defensive abilities have been marketed as the best assets of their game.
If all goes well in Washington, the duo could grow into a leaguewide nightmare thanks to their combination of size and athleticism. This next .