The Wizards have officially announced that they re-signed center Thomas Bryant, who had a breakout season in his first year in Washington. Bryant, who was acquired off waivers from the Lakers last offseason, was one of the team’s top priorities heading into this summer’s free agency.
Bryant made the most of his opportunity last season when Dwight Howard went down with a back injury. In 20.8 minutes per game, including 53 starts, Bryant averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game on 61.6% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 78.1% from the free throw line. Bryant was almost automatic around the basket; his 79.