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The Washington Wizards have been boosted by Russell Westbrook's addition, who replaced the injury-prone John Wall recently. Westbrook and Bradley Beal are expected to form a strong backcourt for the Washington Wizards and help them qualify for the postseason. This article will see how the Eastern Conference team could line up in the 2020/21 NBA season.
How the Washington Wizards could line up for the 2020/21 NBA season
The Washington Wizards have some excellent players on their roster and will be looking to qualify for the postseason in the upcoming campaign. There's a good amount of balance in their team, and this is the starting lineup they could go for:
#1 Russell Westbrook: Point guard
After arriving from the Houston Rockets, Westbrook will make the point guard position his own at Washington. The Washington Wizards have faced a crisis in this particular position in recent years due to John Wall's injury issues.
Wall has not played an NBA game since 2018, and Westbrook's presence in the backcourt will be like a breath of fresh air for the Washington Wizards' coaching staff and fans.
Westbrook, 32, showed flashes of his incredible ability when healthy in January and February. He averaged a combined 32.9 points on 53.3 percent shooting from the field with 7.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.
Westbrook made an All-NBA team last season and will be raring to go for the Washington Wizards in the NBA 2020/21 season.
#2 Bradley Beal: Shooting Guard
Few teams are as reliant on a single star as the Washington Wizards are on Bradley Beal. The dynamic shooting guard is set to take the court again for them in the 2020/21 NBA campaign, with many expectations riding on his back. Beal missed time for the Wizards during last season's playoffs due to an injury but will be back for the start of the new season.
Beal was in sublime form last season and missed out on the scoring title by a narrow margin, which went to Houston Rockets' James Harden. He averaged 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists for the Washington Wizards last season. Beal will be looking to improve his performances further and potentially compete for the upcoming campaign's MVP award.
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#3 Davis Bertans: Small Forward
There was major speculation around Davis Bertans' future this offseason, but the sharpshooting forward chose to stay with the Washington Wizards despite interest from multiple teams.
Bertans is one of the best shooters in the league. He proved this last year and managed to shoot his threes with a 42.4 percent accuracy while averaging 15 points for the Washington Wizards.
Bertans' decision to stick with the Washington Wizards could prove hugely beneficial for him and the franchise. He can take his performances up a notch by playing and improving alongside the two mercurial guards on the Washington Wizards' roster - Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal.
#4 Rui Hachimura: Power Forward
Rui Hachimura is undoubtedly one of the most exciting young prospects in the league. The Washington Wizards will expect the 22-year-old to take the leap in the upcoming season after enjoying a promising 2019-20 NBA campaign.
Hachimura has the right blend of skill and athleticism, making him the favorite to start at the power forward spot for the Washington Wizards.
Hachimura averaged 13 points last season in his debut year, and the youngster will be looking to improve that statistic in the upcoming season. Playing in a better team with high-quality players will certainly help his cause.
#5 Thomas Bryant: Center
Thomas Bryant is a center who can shoot and has become an important part of the Washington Wizards' setup. He has displayed the ability to protect the rim and make plays in the post on the other end of the floor, and these attributes make him a handy player to have in the team.
Bryant will be playing as a stretch 5, who will allow Russell Westbrook to make plays in the paint. His role would be to drain his three-point shots at an efficient clip - something he is adept at.
