LINKS: Wizards Tap John Thompson III to Lead Athlete Development

Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesFormer coach of the Georgetown Hoyas, John Thompson III, is taking on a new role within the Washington Wizards’ organization that includes leading a new athlete development and engagement department.

Tommy Sheppard official as Wizards GM now, w/ reshaped front office: John Thompson III leading athlete development and engagement department; former NFL executive Sashi Brown, chief planning and operations; Daniel Medina – late of 76ers – as chief of athlete care and performance

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 22, 2019 With the job’s apparent focus on developing player “wellness” and an opportunity to stay in D.C., this sounds like a…