Crash the glass! Crash the glass! Crash the glass!" These words echo in Justin Champagnie’s mind, instilled by his mother and teammate's mom during his childhood in AAU basketball. This mantra has shaped his career and commitment to offensive rebounding. Since going undrafted in 2021, he had to fight for a full-time NBA role. Facing challenges, he signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards, quickly evolving into a key player as injuries provided him with rare opportunities to excel.
Inch for inch, there are few better than the 6-foot-6 Champagnie on the offensive glass. The analytics site Cleaning the Glass ranks his offensive rebounding rate in the 96th percentile among forwards. Since entering the starting lineup, he has shown exceptional ability to capitalize on opportunities, scoring astonishing points and rebounding averages. His tenacity manifests in his approach to crashing the boards—a punishing task he fully embraces as he aims to provide tangible contributions to the team's resurgence.
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