"Getting shots up won't be the problem. Getting Whitmore to buy in fully and compete at a high level every night is where the challenge might start. In Houston, Whitmore never seemed thrilled about his role and wasn't great at hiding his frustration with the inconsistent playing time he received in his two seasons under Ime Udoka. That's somewhat understandable; as a first-round pick, Whitmore should want to be on the floor and help his team."
"Whitmore's attitude wavered and his disdain was obvious, which is not a great impression to make so early in his career. Fans weren't the only ones to notice, either. Tim MacMahon of ESPN mentioned Whitmore's attitude on The Hoop Collective podcast, saying: "His maturity needs to improve. You talk about an NBA athlete, a guy who can put the guy in the hole... He has potential...""
"And in Washington, he'll have plenty of opportunity, too. But he's likely going to come off the bench to start the year as this team figures out exactly who it's going to be. And maybe some nights Whitmore gets fewer miniutes than Kyshawn George or Bub Carrington or Bilal Coulibaly. At the start of a rebuild, teams have to be willing to experiment with different lineups and players."
Cam Whitmore arrives in Washington with low external pressure and clear scoring opportunities given limited competition at shooting guard. The primary concern centers on his willingness to buy in and compete consistently after showing visible frustration over inconsistent minutes in Houston. The Rockets' deeper rotation made minutes scarce, and Whitmore's attitude sometimes undermined his standing. Tim MacMahon highlighted questions about his maturity despite recognizing his potential. In Washington, Whitmore will likely start the season off the bench as the team experiments with lineups during the rebuild, creating a test for his commitment when minutes fluctuate.
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