Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal
Meanwhile, this could be a win-win move for the Wizards.
It’s a talent downgrade. At this point, Kuzma is a more productive NBA player than Rose. At the same time, it’s a fit upgrade: the Wizards need a point guard more than they need a wing.
If this deal makes the Wizards better, that’s great. It certainly seems like this font office would rather avoid tanking anyway.
If it doesn’t, that’s probably even better. After all, the upcoming draft appears historically stacked.
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The Wizards could bottom out this season, and land their next franchise player as a direct result.
Hopefully, they can keep him happy. In this age of player empowerment, that’s essential