"The Washington Wizards have made it clear since their rebuild began that a major part of the process would be bringing in veteran leaders that could play a pivotal role in the development of their young core. Washington tried their hand at finding veteran mentors by trading for Malcolm Brogdon, signing Jonas Valanciunas, taking on the contracts of veterans like Khris Middleton"
"The Wizards signed Marvin Bagley III this offseason giving him the opportunity of a second stint in Washington after the team opted to trade him to the Memphis Grizzlies last season. A return for Bagley simply seemed like Washington was looking to bolster their frontcourt depth and it seemed like a good fit for the former No. 2 overall pick, who's proven that all he's looking for is a chance to make an impact."
Washington pursued veteran leaders through trades and signings—Malcolm Brogdon, Jonas Valanciunas, Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart, and CJ McCollum—seeking mentorship for a young core. None of those veterans produced a widely noticeable, lasting impact on the fanbase. The offseason signing of Marvin Bagley III provided frontcourt depth and a second chance in Washington. Bagley has averaged 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 60.6% overall and 44.4% from three, serving as an efficient backup and spot starter behind Alex Sarr. Bagley also offers veteran mentorship, professional habits, and experience that aid Sarr’s development and the team’s rebuilding process.
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