18. Washington Wizards
Projected Starting Five: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Otto Porter, Markieff Morris, Marcin Gortat
When healthy, the Washington Wizards have one of the best backcourts in the NBA. Though, injuries seem to always pop up when it comes to the Wizards. Starting with John Wall, we usually always know what we’re going to get from him.
The issue lies within the expectations for Bradley Beal, who is fresh off signing a max contract. Will he be able to live up to it? Who knows. Though, I’m sure the Wizards will gladly take just a healthy season from him.
Otto Porter is still developing, but isn’t “there” yet. The team took a chance on Markieff Morris, but it just hasn’t paid off yet. Not sure it will come this year either, though. Marcin Gortat…well…he’s solid.
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