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John Wall must adapt to make the most of how the team has grown in his absence

It’s crazy to think the Wizards are better without John Wall. Kevin Durant dismissed the idea when the Warriors were in DC, asserting that those stupid enough to think such thoughts “don’t know anything about basketball.”

The great Thomas Boswell, one of the best sports columnists on the planet, adjudged Durant to be correct.

The very idea is ridiculous, insane, stupid.

Except…the Wizards have performed better since Wall left the lineup. What’s more, they’ve been better because of, not despite, Wall being out with injury.