Wizards rookies first impressions, front-office moves and … dodging kangaroos?
New York TimesWASHINGTON — With their NBA Summer League debuts looming July 12, the time to analyze how Washington Wizards rookies Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George stack up against top-flight competition will come soon enough. When asked about the Wizards wanting to develop an identity as a tough defensive team, George answered, “I think defense wins games, and to be able to guard multiple positions with our size and be able to impact the game on both ends of the floor is very important, and it’s going to allow us to win a lot of games.” Positional size is one of the qualities the front office, headed by Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger and Wizards general manager Will Dawkins, values. The Wizards introduced first-round picks Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington on Saturday at Washington’s Union Station. Though Carrington fared well in that session, Dawkins said Carrington’s workout accentuated what Wizards scouts and talent evaluators had gleaned about the guard before and during his one-and-done season at Pitt. But I was able to showcase my shooting, my defense and I think my competitiveness.” Front-office changes Amber Nichols, who has worked as the general manager of the Capital City Go-Go since January 2021, is going to be promoted to a larger role within the Wizards’ front office, league sources said.
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