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Wizards Rookie Gives Team Hope

The Washington Wizards are sparking hope from one of their young players.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Nov 27, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards haven't won much this season, but they have reasons to be excited that go beyond the box score and standings.

Rookie forward Kyshawn George has become an intriguing piece to the roster and someone to keep an eye on as the rebuild moves forward.

HoopsHype writer Mike Shearer explained why he is a big fan of George's.

"I am way, way too obsessed with the NBA’s worst team. I’ve probably viewed more Wiz games than any non-DMV resident in the country – it’s a problem," Shearer writes. "One of my favorite Wizards things has been seeing the team’s trio of talented rookies show unexpected flashes. George is a perfect example. Although he loves to jack up three-pointers (the confidence is another plus), George is unselfish with the ball and possesses excellent vision on the bounce. He has a surprising subtlety to his passing that only pops if you’re paying way more attention to the Wizards than you should be. ... Of course, a team that’s spent much of the season starting three rookies and a second-year player is terrible. That’s to be expected. But there’s something fun brewing in Washington; stay tuned."

If the Wizards look past the losses that mostly has to do with an obvious talent difference between their team and opponents, there is something worth being optimistic about in the nation's capital.

It's still very early in the season and rebuild, but the Wizards have a few players that could emerge into people who could be part of the next great Washington playoff rotation.

While George is out with an ankle sprain for tonight, the Wizards will return to the court as they take on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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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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