Dat2U wrote:Yes, he wants to go to Brooklyn which is honestly an empty canvas but the Wizards roster is tailormade for him in particular. He'd be insulated by his own peers, guys just as young and not much older than him but with a maturity and work ethic that he can lean into. I just like the potential synergy of a Kyshawn/Ace/Bilal trio offensively as Bilal grows on the ball and especially defensively, where the Wizards would have long & lengthy interchangible pieces at the 2,3,4.
I like the dynamic with Bub as well. The high asst/to ratio, the fiery but calm leadership. The decision making. Bub played significantly better as a lead guard, there isn’t natural chemistry with Poole. But I can envision it clearly with Ace in motion, the defense stretching and players like Bub and Key exploiting the gaps.
I see Bubs floor generalship growing as we add scorers around him. He and Key see the floor and understand the game instinctively. As the team collectively grows physically stronger they’ll be able to take advantage of mismatches for high percentage plays.
Kyshawn started the season kinda doughy. Finished fit & strong, his shot started to fall as a consequence. If he does in fact grow to 6’10” and continues to add strength he may be a legit option at PF even. With perimeter skills at both ends, he’d be plugged in at any spot 1-4.
Bilal has the quickest twitch jump in the league. I think he will develop that rangy strength. Likewise he grew an inch since he was drafted. Hasn’t yet begun to fill out. But he has been adding playmaking. Ball handling as well. Again with PF length.
As they all improve in outside shot making, the interior opens up for any player to threaten to score. It really opens up If Sarr starts hitting those outside shots.
Opponents chase Ace while Bilal slips back door for a lob. Or George for a layup. Bub finds the gaps in the defense either to feed his guys or hit the high percentage jumper. Sarr drops in bombs from outside forcing the opposing forwards and centers to chase.
I’d want a big power rebounder. A physical defender as an option while our late growth types fill into their frames. I want Sorber as an option to add muscle, even if they slow play his recovery and load manage him. Because not having that guy helps us lose this year anyway.
And at least in the short term Ace could absorb lessons from the fanatic offensive work ethic of Poole. The tough and canny wisdom of Smart. The no frills efficient skills of Middleton.
