"Looking back at last season, it's probably one that the Washington Wizards and their fanbase are more than okay with putting in the past. No, there weren't high expectations that the Wizards didn't live up to. Nor did the team fall short of a goal they set, at least not one that the outside world knows about. It was clear from the jump that last season was a rebuilding year, where the Wizards were locked in on the youth movement in Washington making the development of young players a priority."
"CJ McCollum enters the season with the Wizards set to serve as the veteran mentor that Washington has desperately been seeking over the last few years after a failed Malcolm Brogdon experiment. At 34, many are wondering just how much the guard has left in the tank, even after his impressive season in New Orleans last season. For any fans wondering, McCollum feels great entering the season and he let the Wizards know just how good he feels: "I might be in better shape now than when i had 50 against you guys," McCollum said during Monday's NBA Media Day."
The Washington Wizards treated last season as a rebuilding year focused on developing young players, producing inconsistent results and modest expectations. Recent offseason moves have added promising young talent such as Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore, generating renewed excitement around the roster and the franchise's long-term direction. CJ McCollum arrives as a veteran mentor at age 34 after a strong season in New Orleans, where he averaged 21.1 points per game and produced several big performances. McCollum stated he feels excellent entering the season and suggested he may be in even better shape now than during his 50-point game.
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