<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/washington-wizards/why-alex-sarr-wizards-fans-excitement-kyshawn-george-2');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Alex Sarr shares Wizards fans’ excitement about Kyshawn George');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Why-Alex-Sarr-shares-Wizards-fans-excitement-about-Kyshawn-George.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Alex Sarr shares Wizards fans’ excitement about Kyshawn George</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-24T15:34:47-07:00">October 24th, 3:34pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T11:27:26-07:00">October 25th, 11:27am</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/wizards-news-khris-middleton-reflects-emotional-return-milwaukee">Wizards didn’t have their finest outing</a> in Wednesday’s season opener, but a narrative within the fan base gained momentum. Second-year wing Kyshawn George was one of their best players in the 133-120 <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/milwaukee-bucks/bucks-news-khris-middleton-sends-powerful-milwaukee-message-unforgettable-return">loss to the Milwaukee Bucks</a>, tallying 21 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3-point) with nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal across a team-high 32 minutes.</p><p>The Swiss-Canadian’s standout performance came just days after Washington center Alex Sarr <a href="https://x.com/joshvaldez100/status/1979604532091932956" rel="noopener">praised his on-court growth</a>.</p><p>“I saw it all offseason and when he played with Canada. He’s using his body well, he’s playing with pace, which he was already doing last year, but now it’s even better,” the 2024 No. 2 overall draft pick said during his post-practice media availability on Oct. 18. “I’m very excited to see the year he’s gonna have.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Alex Sarr on how Kyshawn George has gotten better:</p><p>“I saw it all offseason and when he played with Canada. He’s using his body well, he’s playing with pace, which he was already doing last year but now it’s even better. I’m very excited to see the year he’s gonna have.” <a href="https://t.co/JB0p0Fs4Dz">pic.twitter.com/JB0p0Fs4Dz</a></p><p>— Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1979604532091932956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>George has been adored by Wizards fans on social media since his improvement in the second half of last season, and Wednesday’s outing added to that.</p><p>“Kyshawn George en route to stardom,” <a href="https://x.com/rileyricharrds/status/1981493025693192333" rel="noopener">@rileyricharrds said</a>.</p><p>“Best Player On The Wizards,” <a href="https://x.com/WizardsMuse1/status/1981206884653945027" rel="noopener">@WizardsMuse1 said</a>.</p><p>“Kyshawn George will be a star in the NBA 1 day,” <a href="https://x.com/ZFARM_/status/1981186169506582960" rel="noopener">@ZFARM_ said</a>.</p><p>“Kyshawn George might be a guy in the NBA. It’s possible,” <a href="https://x.com/TheHonorableAT/status/1981722774935658608" rel="noopener">@TheHonorableAT</a>.</p><p>Are Sarr and the fans onto something?</p><h2><b>Kyshawn George establishing himself as key Wizards piece</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Wizards-Kyshawn-George.jpg"><figcaption>© Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>George’s story shows that draft status isn’t everything. The former Miami Hurricane was one of Washington’s three first-round rookies entering last season, but he was the only one not selected in the lottery. Now, he might be the best piece of the young core.</p><p>George doesn’t have Bilal Coulibaly’s perimeter defensive skills, Sarr’s rim-protection, Tre Johnson’s three-point prowess, or Bub Carrington’s midrange effectiveness, but he’s the most versatile of the group. Although <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/wizards-news-bilal-coulibaly-expected-miss-beginning-season-thumb-surgery">Coulibaly is out with a thumb injury</a>, Wednesday’s game showed that reality.</p><p>George had the most points, assists, and blocks among him, Sarr, Johnson, and Carrington in the contest. The 21-year-old had two fewer rebounds than the seven-foot Sarr, and his field goal percentage was just 3.3 percent lower than Sarr’s despite taking five more shots. He also had just one fewer three-point shot made in two fewer attempts than Johnson, while he, Johnson, and Carrington each had a steal.</p><p><b>UPDATE: </b>George followed that up with a career night in Friday’s 117-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks, notching 34 points (11-15 FG, 7-9 3-point) with 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and two steals over 35 minutes. He led the team in points and rebounds while also tying Sarr for the most blocks. Additionally, he tied for second in assists and steals while topping the squad with a plus-14 plus/minus.</p><p>Although Washington is still figuring out who will be its franchise cornerstone, George is making the best case for that title so far. Continually <a href="https://twitter.com/Wiz_Weekly/status/1982103039998664908" rel="noopener">displaying the defensive intensity</a> he showed in the clip below while also anchoring the offense to a victory is an All-NBA level performance.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the most impressive individual defensive possessions I can remember here from Kyshawn George</p><p>Closes out to Klay after a miscommunication on the ghost screen, recovers back to his man in the corner, cuts off PJ after the closeout, then gets the 2 handed block.</p><p>Insane <a href="https://t.co/b9AhnG8VhX">pic.twitter.com/b9AhnG8VhX</a></p><p>— Jim (@Wiz_Weekly) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wiz_Weekly/status/1982103039998664908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>George showed signs of what was to come last season. For example, his <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/players/advanced?Season=2024-25&amp;TeamID=1610612764&amp;dir=A&amp;sort=NET_RATING" rel="noopener">-10.1 net rating</a> was the best of the young core sans Johnson, who played his one year at Texas University, per NBA Advanced Stats. Net rating is the offensive rating minus the defensive rating, both of which the 2024 No. 24 overall pick also topped the young core in.</p><p>George also averaged just five points on 30.8 percent shooting (12.5 percent 3-point) with 2.8 boards last October, but more than doubled those scoring and rebounding averages in February while adding 9.9 points to his field-goal percentage and almost quadrupling his three-point clip. The work didn’t stop after the season ended in April, as the 6-foot-8, 200-pounder got more reps in during Summer League and with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/wizards-news-wiz-kids-offering-fans-hope-overseas-tournaments">Canadian national team in the FIBA Americup</a>. Now, he’s a different player.</p><p>If George continues playing like he did on Wednesday and Friday, he’s a lock to make his first Rising Stars team and be one of the NBA’s most improved hoopers. Most importantly, he’ll give hope to a Washington fanbase that hasn’t experienced an Eastern Conference Semifinals appearance since 2017 or a conference finals berth since 1979.</p><p>It’ll take more than George’s ascension for the franchise to reach those heights again, but between the development of the aforementioned players as well as whoever it drafts in the 2026 lottery, there’s reason to believe it will in the coming years.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Alex Sarr shares Wizards fans’ excitement about Kyshawn George

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/washington-wizards/wizards-news-kyshawn-george-lauds-alex-sarr-washington-rookies-jazz');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kyshawn George lauds Alex Sarr, Wizards rookies after showing out vs. Jazz');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kyshawn-George-lauds-Alex-Sarr-Washington-rookies-after-showing-out-vs.-Jazz.jpg"></figure><h1>Kyshawn George lauds Alex Sarr, Wizards rookies after showing out vs. Jazz</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-05T23:49:18-08:00">March 5th, 11:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-06T00:08:20-08:00">March 6th, 12:08am</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/wizards-news-kyshawn-george-jordan-poole-advice">Wizards’ youth movement</a> has never been more fun than it is right now. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/wizards-news-brian-keefe-no-1-priority-development-of-alex-sarr-washington-rookies">Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, and Bub Carrington combined</a> for 56 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists, five steals, and five blocks in their 125-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, signaling a bright future in the District.</p><p>George, who led with 23 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3 PT) and tied for the team lead with seven rebounds, spoke on <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1897492269432725953" rel="noopener">how gratifying it is</a> to improve alongside his fellow rookies.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kyshawn George said that he, Alex Sarr, and Bub Carrington are “growing together” after combining for 56 points against the Jazz. George, who scored 23, said that there’s still “so much more I can show.” <a href="https://t.co/YzLXC7eGpM">pic.twitter.com/YzLXC7eGpM</a></p><p>— Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1897492269432725953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“It’s just super fun. You just see the evolution day to day,” the 21-year-old said. “We work together every single day, we’re getting better together every single day. It’s super promising for the future.”</p><p>Washington is now 6-8 over its last 14 games, an impressive stretch for a 12-49 squad. The rookies are a big reason, as at least one has scored double-digit points in 12 straight contests. George’s progress is especially noticeable, as he’s shot 41 percent from deep since Feb. 5 after shooting 12.5 percent in October, 27.8 in November, 26.7 in December, and 31.5 in January.</p><p>However, the No. 24 overall pick isn’t satisfied.</p><p>“Definitely room for improvement. The numbers say I got better, but there’s so much more I can show, and be way more efficient,” he continued. “But I trust my work and I’m confident in my shot. If I’m open, I’m gonna let it fly.”</p><p>George continues to contribute across the board as well. The Miami alum led the Wizards with six defensive rebounds against the Jazz while adding two assists, a steal, and a block across 34 minutes. He also led with eight defensive boards in their 106-90 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday and eight assists in their 113-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.</p><p>That’s not bad for a late first-round pick who flew under the radar before the trade deadline this season. Unlike Sarr, Carrington, and Bilal Coulibaly, George wasn’t named to the Rising Stars team, so he had the most to prove after the All-Star break. Luckily for Washington, the Swiss-Canadian international has stepped up.</p><h2><b>Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington impress Wizards’ Brian Keefe</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Wizards-Alex-Sarr.jpg"><figcaption>© Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Meanwhile, Sarr is back on track after playing just two games in February due to an ankle injury. The No. 2 overall pick scored 21 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3 PT) with five rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and one steal in 29 minutes against Utah (15-47). Washington head coach Brian Keefe likes how he’s looked.</p><p>“You see his versatility, right? I think that’s what we all have been impressed with, is his ability to do multiple things on the court,” he said. “Playmake, handle the ball, switch pick and rolls, be a rim protector, and then a floor spacer. He’s learned, he’s getting better, but he’s getting more consistent at things that he’s really strong at. We’re learning his game as we go, but we’re not gonna put a ceiling on Alex. We’re gonna continue to push him to expand because he’s got some unique skill sets.”</p><p>Sarr’s 66.7 field goal percentage was the Wizards’ highest despite being tied for their second-most shot attempts. It also tied for the seven-footer’s most efficient game yet, as he scored 18 points with the same clip in Washington’s 110-98 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 5. If he consistently makes over half his shots while maintaining his season averages of 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per contest for the rest of the season, he’ll re-enter Rookie of the Year conversations.</p><p>Additionally, Carrington has been just as impressive as Sarr and George. The No. 14 overall pick scored 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3 PT) with a team-high nine assists on Wednesday. He also added two steals and two blocks in 34 minutes. This was the second straight game that he led Washington in dimes, as he had seven against Miami.</p><p>While Carrington’s shooting just 32.4 percent in March, he boasted a career-high 50 percent clip in February. Keefe talked up the Pitt alum after Friday’s practice.</p><p>“Bub’s been terrific. He’s been great all year,” he said. “One thing he does is, he’s one of the guys that helps us get into our offense well. He pushes the pace, gets the ball kicked ahead. And then we see his activity on the defensive end, his ability to rebound. He’s growing each month, so we’ve been really pleased with his development.”</p><p>Although the Jazz are also rebuilding, it’s a good sign that the Wizards’ rookies can already anchor a victory against another NBA team with Jordan Poole (elbow) out. They’re only just beginning, so imagine what they’ll do going forward as they keep improving.</p><h2><b>Justin Champagnie proves his worth</b></h2><p>Another storyline from Wednesday’s win was Champagnie’s quality effort. The 23-year-old led Washington’s bench with 17 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3 PT) in his second game since signing a new four-year, $10 million contract on Sunday. He opened up about <a href="https://twitter.com/chasedcsports/status/1897489164427284639" rel="noopener">what that deal means</a> for him and his family after Wednesday’s contest, via Monumental Sports Network’s Chase Hughes.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Justin Champagnie on getting his first NBA contract extension and what it means for his family. <a href="https://t.co/YITYvgMrcy">pic.twitter.com/YITYvgMrcy</a></p><p>— Chase Hughes (@chasedcsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/chasedcsports/status/1897489164427284639?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“It means a lot. Some people may look at it and be like ‘Oh, it’s not a crazy amount,’ but to me it is,” Champagnie admitted. “You know, me and my peoples, we don’t come from much. So being able to get this contract means a lot for my family as well. I wanna do so some things for them, ’cause without them I wouldn’t be here, and they played a big part in who I am today and getting me here. So shoutout to my family for sure.”</p><p>The journeyman took the hard route to get to where he is now, bouncing between the NBA and G League within the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Miami Heat organizations before signing a two-way deal with Washington in 2024. After playing 15 games for the team last season, he permanently broke into its rotation in December, averaging 7.7 points on 50.4 percent shooting with 4.6 rebounds thus far.</p><p>While the rookies’ progress shows that the Wizards can develop their draft picks, Champagnie proves that they can nurture unheralded talent too.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kyshawn George lauds Alex Sarr, Wizards rookies after showing out vs. Jazz

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/washington-wizards/wizards-news-kyshawn-george-jordan-poole-advice');   ga('set', 'title', 'Wizards’ Kyshawn George shares crucial Jordan Poole advice');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kyshawn-George-shares-crucial-Jordan-Poole-advice.jpg"></figure><h1>Wizards’ Kyshawn George shares crucial Jordan Poole advice</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-03-01T10:55:29-08:00">March 1st, 10:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-03-01T16:15:16-08:00">March 1st, 4:15pm</time><address><a>Joshua Valdez</a>Joshua Valdez started his journalism career as the Sports Editor for the Rutgers University newspaper before becoming an associate editor and Washington Wizards/Mystics reporter for ClutchPoints. He is a diehard Yankees, Jets, Knicks, Rutgers, and Tottenham Hotspur fan. When Joshua is not either watching a game or writing about one, you can find him in an art-house movie theater or working on a screenplay.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Washington <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/wizards-news-jordan-poole-hypes-kyshawn-george-corey-kispert-preseason-heaters">Wizards rookie Kyshawn George’s growth</a> exemplifies why this has been a successful season for the organization despite its 10-48 record. The Miami alum’s improvement is directly tied to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/editorials/wizards-news-jordan-poole-bilal-coulibaly-elite-defender">Jordan Poole’s guidance</a>, which has been a revelation for the team.</p><p>George <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1895167397570715705" rel="noopener">revealed a recent reminder</a> that the former NBA champion gave him.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kyshawn George shares advice that Jordan Poole’s given him recently.</p><p>“Just sticking with it. It’s not a one <br>possesion game, it’s not a two-possesion game, it’s not a three-game year…stay confident in your abilities, keep doing what you do.” <a href="https://t.co/XhEmwtg6P7">pic.twitter.com/XhEmwtg6P7</a></p><p>— Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1895167397570715705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Just sticking with it. It’s not a one-possession game, it’s not a two-possession game, it’s not a three-game year,” the 21-year-old said after Thursday’s practice. “There’s so much that’s been going on, and it’s just being able to stick with it, stay confident in your abilities, and keep doing what you do.”</p><p>George struggled initially, but his recent play has assured that he can be an important part of Washington’s rebuild. The No. 24 overall pick has improved in almost every statistical category throughout the season, averaging 10.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting (44.7 percent 3 PT) with 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, one block, and 1.3 steals per game across 29.9 minutes in February. That’s double his December scoring average and on better efficiency. He shot just 31.7 percent from the field that month, and 26.7 percent from deep.</p><p>However, George’s defense is the biggest surprise. The 6-foot-8, 200-pounder had just 0.6 steals and 0.9 blocks a night in December, and his recent uptick in the former has ballooned his season average to 0.9, which ties the San Antonio Spurs’ Stephon Castle atop the rookie class. His film shows <a href="https://twitter.com/bijan_todd/status/1895222381246824482" rel="noopener">how much better</a> he’s gotten on that end of the floor, via Monumental Sports Network’s Bijan Todd.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kyshawn George's on-ball defense in the paint.</p><p>Active hands, great timing, steady footwork. A tremendous improvement since his first few games.</p><p>(All clips are post-trade deadline) <a href="https://t.co/L66qganvPi">pic.twitter.com/L66qganvPi</a></p><p>— Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) <a href="https://twitter.com/bijan_todd/status/1895222381246824482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The biggest reasons for George’s improvement are his talent and resiliency, but Poole’s presence is also vital. The 25-year-old is still growing himself, but a team’s best player often sets the tone in the locker room, and his commitment to mentoring and settling down the Wizards’ youngsters has yielded results. He could have easily checked out until he got traded to a contender, but he stayed patient.</p><p>Poole, of course, benefits by leading the team. That role has elevated the former Golden State Warrior’s game, as he’s averaging the most points (21), assists (4.8), three-point percentage (37), steals (1.4), blocks (0.5), offensive rebounds (0.5), and minutes (31.3) of his career. His stock has never been higher, and he’s now establishing himself as a legitimate second or third option on a contender.</p><p>With two seasons left on Poole’s contract, this will be a long-term partnership unless Washington flips him for assets at some point. Either way, the Michigan alum’s mentorship will strengthen the squad for the long haul.</p><h2><b>Khris Middleton likes Wizards’ spirit</b></h2><p>Speaking of veteran presence, the recently acquired Middleton is another good player to learn from. The 33-year-old has only played three games with Washington, but he <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1895542117407343098" rel="noopener">appreciates what he’s seen</a> so far.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Khris Middleton on how he thinks the Wizards have played since he entered the lineup:</p><p>“We’ve played some decent games. You can tell the inexperience at times with us as a group through stretches. Sometimes we kind of go wild…but that’s part of the learning experience…” <a href="https://t.co/D1y3JL8aq1">pic.twitter.com/D1y3JL8aq1</a></p><p>— Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) <a href="https://twitter.com/joshvaldez100/status/1895542117407343098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“I think we’ve played decent games. You can tell the inexperience at times with us as a group through stretches, how sometimes we kind of go wild, I guess,” Middleton admitted on Friday. “But that’s part of it, that’s part of the learning experience. That’s part of playing fast also, learning when to push the pace and learning when to try to get the best shot to slow things down, but I think overall the group has been great.”</p><p>The Wizards are 1-2 with Middleton in the lineup, and both losses were competitive. The first game was a 104-101 defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks, the team that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/bucks-news-khris-middleton-wizards-kyle-kuzma-trade">traded him to Washington</a> on Feb. 5. The second was a 107-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, and the last was Wednesday’s 129-121 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.</p><p>The Wizards’ only recent blowout was a 110-90 road defeat to the Orlando Magic when both Middleton and Marcus Smart were out with injuries on Sunday. It’s a small sample size, but the veterans are essential to the operation.</p><p>“They’re a positive team, they wanna win, they compete hard every night,” the former Olympian continued. “That’s what I want. You can’t really control the wins and losses, all you can do is control your habits, and every day these guys have great habits.”</p><p>Middleton and Smart will be even more important against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, as Poole (elbow) is out while Alex Sarr (ankle) is a game-time decision. Malcolm Brogdon (ankle), who hasn’t played since the All-Star break, will miss the game as well.</p><p>While Washington never intended to contend this season, having competitive veterans who want to win along with developing youngsters is an essential balance. Without the former, the team could have spiraled amid the struggles.</p><p>Now, the Wizards’ young players are well-positioned to support whoever the team lands with its 2025 and ’26 lottery picks for years to come.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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