The track record of this franchise on that end of the floor is not promising.
The best defensive talent on this team are Delon Wright, Deni Avdija, and Kyle Kuzma. How much Wright is going to play is a question mark, and perimeter players generally don't make as much difference for the team's defense as a rim protector does.
Depending on coach Wes Unseld Jr.'s rotational choices, the Wizards may have the worst defense in the league. Looking at the rosters around the league, their competition there will be the Detroit Pistons, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets, and the San Antonio Spurs. The Wizards ranking above the Blazers and the Pistons and being the 28th-best defense in the NBA seem reasonable with the personnel they have.
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