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Corey Kispert Reacts to Wizards' Recent Skid

Washington Wizards guard Corey Kispert has a take on the team's losing streak.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Nov 24, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards haven't won much this season, and the team has yet to celebrate a victory in November, dropping all 13 games up until the final day of the month.

The losing has taken its toll on the Wizards, but they have no choice but to continue playing along the path set in front of them.

Even with the losing, Wizards fourth-year pro Corey Kispert is looking at this as an opportunity.

“The stuff that we're going through really tests you mentally and and physically and emotionally and you have to keep reminding yourself that the really good players and the great ones in this league and even in life like don't run away from hard times. Hard times like this that we're in is what develops strong character and helps you move forward,” Kispert said.

Of course, the goal isn't to be "developing" forever. Wins will come at some point, but the team will get to that point quicker if it embraces the struggle and grind that it takes.

A lot of NBA players have said how hard it is to win in the league, and it's harder for some than others. For a Wizards team without many dynamic players that lead to winning, it's harder for them to win games.

The team has talent, but with several players brand new to the league and figuring out how to play with one another, the Wizards have been undergoing an adjustment period.

The Wizards are at a point in their losing streak where the losses could really begin to take a toll. Losing 13 in a row isn't easy, but as Kispert said, this will reveal the character of the team and determine which players are mentally tough to be on the team for the long haul.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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