It took one game for Brian Keefe to face a major rotation decision

"With the injury of Bilal Coulibaly, who found himself as a full-time starter for the Wizards last season, it opened up a spot in the starting lineup for second-year man and emerging star Kyshawn George to take on a starting role. George's flashes this offseason and the hype train surrounding his potential entering the season, immediately propeled him to become a fan favorite entering the season."

"However, the Miami product didn't only become a fan favorite, but his growth seemingly caught the attention of the coaching staff, who have done nothing but rave about the oversized guard since training camp began. The coaching staff asked George to take on a leadership role and become more aggressive on the floor and following his debut on Wednesday, it'll be hard for the Wizards to remove the versatile wing out of the starting lineup when Couliably eventually returns to full health."

"On the flip side though, Coulibaly is yet another former first-round pick with the potential to emerge as a building block for the Wizards. Nonetheless, his struggles through the first two seasons have put the team's front office in an interesting situation, as they're currently split between letting the French product continue his development in D.C. or facing the harsh reality that it may be time to give the former lottery pick a change of scenery."

Wizards prioritize their future and are focusing on young prospects while facing a surplus of talent and limited minutes. Bilal Coulibaly's injury opened a starting spot that second-year Kyshawn George filled. George showed flashes this offseason, gained fan support, and earned praise from coaches, who have asked him to take a leadership role and play more aggressively. Following his debut, George looks likely to retain a starting job when Coulibaly returns. Coulibaly remains a former first-round pick with upside but struggled in his first two seasons. The front office is split between continued development in D.C. and exploring a change of scenery if progress does not materialize.

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