Ariza doesnt start anymore and Okafor is a)not a still a solid center b) isnt even playing center for this team.
Whitman is a terrible coach, dont get it twisted. But the Spurs have Duncan and Parker who are still playing at an all star to elite level. The Wizards dont have that.
If Ariza is your backup SF, you're in pretty good shape at that position. I know Webster has been playing very well lately. Okafor has also been playing bettet since Wall came back.
Parker's been the constant for SA. Duncan's still missed quite a few games and i don't think he's even getting 30 minutes a game. They've obviously both been great, but they have a lot of no names giving them great production.
If Pop coached the Wiz, they'd be in the playoffs right now, even with the injuries. They still have a ways to go to become a contender, but they have a start.
Bradley Beal was shooting 50% from 3 in the month of January and was putting up good scoring numbers until he injured his wrist. Another thing with Beal is that he is already a very good defender at the SG spot. He also gets rebounds and assists when his shot isn't falling. I definitely think he has the ability to play a decade plus in the NBA. He was a good pick.






