Bullets Forever · Dec 29, 2023
The confounding consistency of the Wizards’ starting five
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Washington Wizards are not pursuing an NBA Championship this season. My condolences to all those hearing the news for the first time, but the 5-24 Wizards are currently engaged in a strategic action called “tanking” in which teams construct uncompetitive rosters to boost draft odds at the end of the season.
Tank-riddled seasons usually involve creative experimentation with personnel and lineups — essentially throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. So, what is with the consistency of the Wizards’ starting lineup?