Wizards Show Case Of Arrested Development
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By DERON SNYDER
The Wizards are going as expected, starting to play more as a team, with more intensity and confidence. They’re starting to get contributions from many players and should settle in now and start to become more productive.
Don’t look at me like I’m crazy. That’s what owner Ted Leonsis wrote on his blog when the Washington Wizards were merely 0-5. He said he knew the rebuilding process would be difficult, messy and painful, but he’s patient.
He could use some tips from Job at this juncture.
“Obviously — no one is happy with the progress we are making as a team,” Leonsis wrote after Washington fell to only 0-8. “It is important that we be measured and smart in how we move forward.”
But the Wizards are stuck in reverse with the pedal floored, collectively unable to comprehend the words “measured” or “smart.” That much is clear after Monday’s loss dropped them to 1-12 and provided Exhibits X, Y and Z in the case against them.
Washington is guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt. The offense?
Flashes and lapses. Primarily the latter.
