Washington Wizards

Wizards coach sends warning after pairing Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal: ‘I think it’s going to be a nightmare [for defenses]’

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Zach Stevens

Yesterday, the Washington Wizards made a splash by trading for former NBA All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis.

Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. is optimistic about what Porzingis will do for his team and pairing him with incumbent star Bradley Beal.

Porzingis, the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, surprised some by becoming an All-Star in his third season. His ability to score, especially from 3-point land, while protecting the rim at a high level has always made him an intriguing player.

However, he is injury-prone, and he has missed a considerable amount of games with one ailment or another.

If Porzingis stays healthy, he can be of immediate help, as the Wizards have been one of the NBA’s weakest defensive teams over the last couple of years.

After getting off to a hot start this season, they have sagged to an anemic 25-29 record. However, they have a number of valuable young role players, such as Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, both of whom were obtained in last summer’s Russell Westbrook trade.

Beal is out for the rest of this season due to wrist surgery, so whatever he and Porzingis will become as a tandem won’t be realized until next year.

On the other hand, Beal has a player option for next season, so there is always the possibility that he decides to opt out and at least test the free agent waters this summer.

Zach Stevens

Robert is a native of Santa Monica, Calif. and a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been an avid NBA and NFL fan since he was a little kid in the mid-'90s, and he has always loved soaking up knowledge about both leagues and their respective histories. He feels strongly that sports aren't just entertainment, but also a means for learning life lessons.

Published by
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