"The Washington Wizards haven't been quiet when it comes to their rebuilding strategy over the course of the last couple years. Outside of stacking as much young talent and draft capital as possible, Washington has made it a point of emphasis to surround their core with a handful of experienced veterans that can not only show the team's young core how to approach the game on and off the court, but simply how to be a professional."
"Through the abundance of veteran additions the Wizards have tried, names like Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, Khris Middleton and now CJ McCollum have come to mind. Washington hasn't seen the most success come from their strategy up to this point looking at the team's standings not only last year, but to start the regular season once again in 2025."
The Washington Wizards prioritized accumulating young talent and draft capital while adding experienced veterans to model professionalism and on-court approach. Veterans signed include Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon, Marcus Smart, Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum. Those additions have not translated into sustained success, as reflected in recent standings and a poor start to the 2025 regular season. Head coach Brian Keefe issued a challenge after a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, which led to a players-only meeting. Veterans addressed the locker room about refusing to normalize losing. Marvin Bagley III, a recent re-signing, spoke up and explained why he felt compelled to confront the team's struggles.
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