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By Anne Erickson
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Kyshawn George might not be the biggest name on the Washington Wizards' roster.
Yet. That could really change quickly. After showing plenty of promise in his first NBA season, the young wing enters the season as one of the team's most intriguing breakout candidates.
Sometimes a player's leap is obvious. Other times, it happens while everyone is focused elsewhere. George feels like the second kind.
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The former first-round pick stepped into a major role early, earning a spot in the starting lineup and proving he could handle the responsibilities that come with playing big minutes.
Those numbers weren't just empty production either.
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George showed the ability to impact the game in multiple ways. For a young Wizards team still searching for long-term pieces, that type of all-around skill set is exactly what they need.
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His shooting might be the biggest reason for optimism.
George connected on 38.1% of his three-point attempts while taking more than five shots from deep per game. That kind of confidence as a perimeter shooter changes the way defenses have to approach him.
The next challenge is consistency.
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Young players often discover that the hardest part of the NBA isn't proving they can have big nights. It's finding a way to impact games when the shots aren't falling. George's ability to contribute across the box score gives him a strong foundation, but now will be about turning flashes into something Washington can rely on every night.
The Wizards are in the middle of a rebuild, which means opportunities will be available. George has already shown he can handle responsibility.
A healthy season could put him firmly on the NBA's radar.
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