Cam Whitmore's arrival in Washington seemed like the perfect opportunity for the Wizards to capitalize on a prospect with high potential who simply couldn't find his footing with his first team.
The Villanova product entered the league with high expectations, mainly focused around his next-level athleticism and ability to get to the rim at will.
However, through costly mistakes and off-the-court immaturity, Whitmore found himself as the odd man out with the Houston Rockets looking to contend now, rather than develop young talent that clearly needed playing time to take the next step.
As a result, the Wizards stepped up for the Maryland native, bringing him into a situation that could not only benefit him, but benefit them if he did indeed breakout.