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Veteran PG Adding Value to Wizards

The Washington Wizards gain a lot from having a veteran point guard.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) controls the ball against LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) controls the ball against LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards had a rough November, but they did get some good news when veteran point guard Malcolm Brogdon returned from his thumb injury that required surgery.

Brogdon, who turns 32 this month, slowly worked his way back and became part of the Wizards' starting lineup.

Wizards fourth-year veteran guard Corey Kispert believes Brogdon brings a lot to the young team.

“When he speaks, people listen. He's a levelheaded dude he brings a calm energy. ... His consistent play is a reason why there's still like where there's still a lot of hope within this organization,” Kispert said of Brogdon.

While the Wizards are young and are focusing a lot of their energy on the future, there's a need for veterans like Brogdon who can guide the team through these growing pains.

After losing every game in the month of November, things can take its toll on the young players on the team. However, having a calming presence and someone who has been there before like Brogdon helps tremendously.

In addition, Brogdon adds a lot to the Wizards as a point guard. Brogdon can get the offense set up and dictate the pace in which the team needs to go. That helps out a lot for everyone, including veterans like Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma. He can keep the team from going too far off course.

Some may argue that Brogdon's presence doesn't matter if the team is going to lose anyway, and that's a valid concern. The Wizards may as well give someone like rookie Bub Carrington more minutes and reps if the losing outcome is going to remain the same.

However, Brogdon changes a lot behind the scenes and his value can't be seen in a box score.

Brogdon and the Wizards return to the court on Tuesday to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Jeremy Brener
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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