What is "SUCCESS" for the Wizards this season?

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Michael Shagoury
October 23, 2023

What should success this year look like for the Wizards this year?

One thing we do differently at the Wizards Newswire is monitor what all the fans are talking about on the various Wizards social media pages. 

On Friday’s game against the Knicks, Jordan Poole put up 19 shots in 25 minutes and scored 41 points. However, the main thing fans were buzzing about was not Poole’s performance, but the play when he didn’t pass to an open Deni. 

Poole instead took the shot, nailed it, and everyone couldn’t help but notice Deni throwing up his arms with his body language clearly expressing disappointment. 

Another clip showed them beefing on the bench with Kuzma laughing. It’s not clear what they were talking about, but I think we can all expect Jordan Poole to be taking shots with a green light just like his former teammate, Steph Curry. But…Poole isn’t Steph Curry. 

I also wonder if Kuzma was laughing because he plans on doing the same when he’s in the game? If this is a rebuilding season, should we even care?Well, that depends on what the goal is? Do we want to tank and get a high draft pick? Do we want make a play-in run? Do we want to develop players for the future? Can players even develop when you have two high volume shooters like Poole and Kuzma in the lineup?

The fan (and season ticket holder) in me wants to see them compete, but what good is it if we have another 35-47 season without a top five pick? I know don’t want that. All I can say for now is I’d like to see our young players grow. I also wouldn’t mind if both Kuzma and Poole shine enough to drive up their values. On that note however, I’d think we should pose the quesiton back to you!

What should be the priority for the Wizards this season?

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