“Optimism” could be used to describe every media day. Teams, even the ones entering a losing situation, are confident that the moves they made will result into positive results during the season.
The Washington Wizards aren’t much different.
On Monday, media members surrounded a brand new Wizards team – one led by the same core of John Wall, Bradley Beal, Otto Porter, Markieff Morris and Marcin Gortat.
Washington’s second unit, with just Marcus Thornton returning, has been completely revamped. Gone are the days of depending on veterans like Trevor Ariza, Nene and Jared Dudley.