"Bilal Coulibaly entered year three with the Washington Wizards with a whole lot to prove and not a lot of time to do it. As Washington continues to build towards the future, time is of the essence as the team looks to evaluate the roster and determine which players can contribute for the long haul. The sophomore leaps of Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George have been the lone encouraging signs for the Wizards to start the season,"
"Coulibaly was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft solely because of his high ceiling and the potential of the two-way prospect he could become. The oversized guard had defensive versatility courtesy of his size and instincts and if he was able to develop his offensive game, the idea was that he could be an elite player for the Wizards."
Bilal Coulibaly entered his third season with the Washington Wizards under significant pressure to prove his long-term value. The team is focused on evaluating young players and prioritizing those who can contribute for the future, with Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George showing encouraging growth. Coulibaly was a top-10 pick because of his defensive versatility, size, instincts, and high upside as a two-way prospect, but offensive development has lagged. Inconsistent performance and surprising shortcomings in expected strengths have limited his progress. Recent injuries, including a right oblique strain, have added setbacks and reduced the remaining runway for his evaluation.
Read at Wiz of Awes
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]