Hardwood Knocks, Episode 510: 2021-22 Washington Wizards Lookahead
Dan is joined by Quinton Mayo (@RealQuintonMayo) of BetMGM, Audacy and Blue Wire Pods for a deeeeeep dive into the Washington Wizards ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. They talk Bradley Beal’s future, Daniel Gafford’s development, Rui Hachimura’s absence from training camp and prospective role, the Russell Westbrook trade, Spencer Dinwiddie’s fit, the importance of Deni Avdija, the frontcourt rotation, trade candidates and so much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 0:00 – Intro
🔘 2:57 – Impact of the Russell Westbrook trade
🔘 6:17 – Spencer Dinwiddie’s fit
🔘 10:15 – Expectations for Daniel Gafford
🔘 16:00 – Importance of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope/Kyle Kuzma
🔘 21:01 – The frontcourt rotation with/without Rui Hachimura
🔘 24:03 – Rui’s offensive ceiling
🔘 26:11 – How Wiz will play under Wes Unseld Jr.
🔘 30:15 – Does Washington have enough secondary playmakers?
🔘 31:58 – Sophomore expectations for Deni Avdija
🔘 35:21 – Corey Kispert
🔘 38:14 – The perimeter defense
🔘 40:42 – Bradley Beal’s future
🔘 45:58 – Best crunch-time lineup
🔘 47:54 – Quirky lineups we want to see
🔘 50:20 – Win-total prediction/Washington’s place in the East
🔘 54:30 – Montrezl Harrell’s role
🔘 55:43 – Trade candidates
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