"The Washington Wizards injuries have managed to make an already bizarre start to the season take a turn for the worse. Washington's injury woes have forced head coach Brian Keefe to search for answers deep on the team's bench and after declaring that no minutes would be given, but instead earned this offseason, Washington found themselves turning to a second-round pick on Thursday night."
"Jamir Watkins found his name called upon ahead of the team's matchup against the Boston Celtics, With the former Florida State star getting the nod from Keefe and his coaching staff, it proves that not only has he impressed the team's decision-makers, but he's earned a bit of trust for his first real crack at NBA minutes to come in a starting role."
"Perhaps Washington was banking on his defensive versatility to be a calling card against the Celtics, or maybe they were simply just looking for a surge of energy from the depth chart. Regardless of what the reason was for the team to give Watkins the nod, the reigning second rounder held the opportunity to prove he should be receiving rotation minutes even when the team returned to full health. Instead, he may have proven that he still needs more time to develop before being a true impact player."
The Washington Wizards have been hampered by injuries that forced coach Brian Keefe to turn to bench players. Washington elevated second-round pick Jamir Watkins to start against the Boston Celtics after he impressed staff and showed defensive versatility at Florida State. Watkins played 18 minutes and recorded two points, two rebounds, and three assists while attempting one field goal. He logged no steals or blocks and struggled defensively. The brief performance suggested Watkins still requires development before becoming a consistent rotation contributor once the roster returns to full health.
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