[RealGM Wiretap]

The Washington Wizards have hired John Thompson III to run their new athlete development & engagement department. 

Thompson will use his vast experience to lead a team that will focus on maximizing player potential both on and off the court for all Monumental Basketball athletes. Employing a holistic development approach, the department will focus on financial literacy, post-playing career opportunities and the overall empowerment and development of the athletes.

Via RealGM Staff Report

[IAMZOOTED2]

I'm sorry, but what in the hell does the Athletic Development and Engagement Department do?

Is that sort of like a "Chief Inspiration Office?" OR, maybe an "Under Secretary to the Sub-Committee?"

GTFOH

[anatomicbomb]

I'm sorry, but what in the hell does the Athletic Development and Engagement Department do?

Is that sort of like a "Chief Inspiration Office?" OR, maybe an "Under Secretary to the Sub-Committee?"

GTFOH

As it says above "the department will focus on financial literacy, post-playing career opportunities and the overall empowerment and development of the athletes." Part of an organization that oversees athlete's physical, mental, and financial health and well-being for all athletes under Leonsis' ownership.

Sounds like a great idea to me, and Thompson make a ton of sense to work on this as his whole coaching career has been about preparing basketball players for the next steps in the game and in life.

[Jabroni Lames]

So the Wizards hire a guy whose job it is to enlighten their own players that they are better off playing in New York or L.A.?