""Last year a lot was given and not earned and this year that won't be the case," Dawkins said. "iron sharpens iron." With an abundance of new talent on the roster, the way the Brian Keefe's rotation would play out certainly raised plenty of questions entering the season. Obviously, incoming rookie Tre Johnson has plenty of fans and expectations to live up to and after drafting the explosive guard No. 6 overall, all eyes are on him to get plenty of run early."
"However, Dawkins comments made it clear that familiarity in the system won't be what decides who plays this season. Every player will have the chance to enter training camp and prove that they deserve the spot they're given. It doesn't matter if a player has been here for three years or three months, whoever shows out through preseason play will likely draw the nod when the regular season comes."
The Wizards are entering a rebuild that will prioritize earned roles and competition over tenure. A deep influx of new talent has created uncertainty around Brian Keefe's rotation and opened opportunities for rookies and recent additions. Incoming rookie Tre Johnson and frontcourt newcomer Cam Whitmore are expected to compete aggressively for early minutes. Playing time will be decided through training camp and preseason performance, giving every player, veteran or newcomer, a chance to secure a roster spot. A merit-based approach aims to prevent complacency, motivate incumbents, and establish a culture where roles are earned on the court rather than granted by default.
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