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Tommy Sheppard emphasizes development, won’t push Bradley Beal too hard on contract extension

On Thursday, Washington Wizards General Manager Tommy Sheppard spoke to reporters at the MedStar Wizards Performance Center in Congress Heights, D.C. You can watch the entire conference below from the NBA.

There are a couple main points that Sheppard talked about, both of which I feel confirm what I think needs to happen anyway.

Sheppard is more focused on player development, not wins

Most of Washington’s training camp roster is new to the team. Most of the predictions you’ve read believe the Wizards will be one of the worst teams in the NBA this season.