Takeaways from Wizards Media Day & training camp with The Washington Post's Varun Shankar
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Bleav in Wizards
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Bleav
Media Type |
audio
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Basketball
Sports
Publication Date |
Oct 04, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:57:20

The Washington Post's Wizards beat writer Varun Shankar joins Matt Modderno to break down what he's heard and seen from the Wizards so far. They cover major takeaways from media day, observations from practice, Jordan Poole having a blank slate, which big men are likely to be in the rotation, and the likely starting five. They also discuss how the rookies have looked, realistic expectations for Bilal Coulibaly in Year 2, which player has been a pleasant surprise in camp, and the Capital City Go-Go's new GM Johnathan Wall. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro 5:48 - Why the Wizards PG position is so interesting 7:48 - Starting lineup predictions — is there a spot for Alex Sarr? 15:00 - Media day observations on Jordan Poole 19:42 - Which former Wizard has Jonas Valanciunas been watching film of? 23:04 - This year's pace & offensive principles 27:25 - Expectations for Bilal Coulibaly 32:10 - What kind of impact Sarr can have. Will he be able to stretch the floor? 34:17 - The optimism around Bub Carrington 36:12 - A common trend to like among the young Wizards 42:00 - One player has been a pleasant surprise so far 45:35 - The Wizards are prioritizing player development 50:00 - John Wall is now GM of the Go-Go. No, not that John Wall…

The Washington Post's Wizards beat writer Varun Shankar joins Matt Modderno to break down what he's heard and seen from the Wizards so far. They cover major takeaways from media day, observations from practice, Jordan Poole having a blank slate, which big men are likely to be in the rotation, and the likely starting five. They also discuss how the rookies have looked, realistic expectations for Bilal Coulibaly in Year 2, which player has been a pleasant surprise in camp, and the Capital City Go-Go's new GM Johnathan Wall. Presented by betonline.ag!

The Washington Post's Wizards beat writer Varun Shankar joins Matt Modderno to break down what he's heard and seen from the Wizards so far. They cover major takeaways from media day, observations from practice, Jordan Poole having a blank slate, which big men are likely to be in the rotation, and the likely starting five. They also discuss how the rookies have looked, realistic expectations for Bilal Coulibaly in Year 2, which player has been a pleasant surprise in camp, and the Capital City Go-Go's new GM Johnathan Wall. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro 5:48 - Why the Wizards PG position is so interesting 7:48 - Starting lineup predictions — is there a spot for Alex Sarr? 15:00 - Media day observations on Jordan Poole 19:42 - Which former Wizard has Jonas Valanciunas been watching film of? 23:04 - This year's pace & offensive principles 27:25 - Expectations for Bilal Coulibaly 32:10 - What kind of impact Sarr can have. Will he be able to stretch the floor? 34:17 - The optimism around Bub Carrington 36:12 - A common trend to like among the young Wizards 42:00 - One player has been a pleasant surprise so far 45:35 - The Wizards are prioritizing player development 50:00 - John Wall is now GM of the Go-Go. No, not that John Wall…

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