"The former first round pick showed plenty of flashes during his rookie season with the Wizards, but even then expectations were a bit tempered when it came to the type of ceiling the oversized guard could possess. However, when Summer League came around, it was clear that the Miami product had put in the work during his time off that could change everything about is future with the Wizards."
"George had already shown flashes of his playmaking ability, which alone served as a valuable skillset in today's current state of the NBA. A wing who can put the ball on the floor and facilitate proves value to nearly any team in the league, especially one who do it on the type of level George could. Nonetheless, his improved jumper in Summer League immediately made it clear that the young playmaker could be in line for a huge season."
"In the loss against the Pistons, the forward put on an absolute show not only offensively, but defensively too. The two-way player put together multiple impressive stops while defending Detroit star Cade Cunningham, and offensively, totaling 20 points and two assists, while shooting 8/11 from field goal range. George looked aggressive and he played with the tempo and fast pace that head coach"
Kyshawn George entered preseason with high expectations after flashes as a rookie. He improved his jumper and showcased enhanced confidence during Summer League. His playmaking and ability to put the ball on the floor add value as an oversized wing. Training camp carried over those gains, and he earned a starting role due to Bilal Coulibaly's absence. In a preseason game against the Pistons, he scored 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, added two assists, and made multiple defensive stops while guarding Cade Cunningham. The combined offensive and defensive performance points to significant development and breakout potential.
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