Secondly, there is a major stylistic identity crisis the team is going through.
After years of rejecting analytical-friendly basketball, Washington found great success in the postseason playing small, shooting a lot of 3s, and quickening the pace of the game.
Given that this is the key to consistent improvement, how does Washington ensure their place in the East’s upper echelon and eventually transform into a championship contender?
Clearly there is a need to find players with more diversified skill sets.
The Wizards had only a few reliable shooters, and even fewer ball handlers. Teams like Golden State or Atlanta are successful because at any one point, 4-5 of their players on the court are threats to shoot, pass, or dribble.