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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 10: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards celebrates in front of Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz after hitting a second half three pointer at Capital One Arena on January 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 10: Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Washington Wizards celebrates in front of Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz after hitting a second half three pointer at Capital One Arena on January 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards

Kelly Oubre Jr. 

Kelly Oubre Jr. made quite the jump from his second to third season in the NBA, and it’s going to be interesting to see if that trend continues heading into his fourth season. Generally, you know what a player is by year three. However, he’s still just 22 years old.

Last season, Oubre Jr. averaged 11 points and five rebounds per game. He still isn’t what you want to see from an efficiency standpoint, but he was certainly more aggressive and assertive last season, which is something you want from a young player.

If Oubre Jr. makes another jump in progression this season, the Washington Wizards could be quite intriguing in a wide open Eastern Conference.

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