WIZARDS MAIN OFFSEASON FOCUS MUST BE ADDING A TOP WING DEFENDER
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The inability to slow down Jayson Tatum is another sign that Washington needs someone who can guard a prolific wing scorer like him. DC’s backcourt can only get them so far because running into a player the size of Tatum that can create his own shot will be a problem until they add a top wing defender. If the Wizards had won, they would be matched up with Brooklyn and Kevin Durant, and it likely would’ve been a similar outcome as this game vs. Boston.
This is a key piece missing from the Wiz’s roster that is holding them back and will continue to do so until it’s fixed. Portland had a similar issue with their prolific backcourt that lacked a wing defender and used this past offseason to acquire Robert Covington. A player like Covington, Kelly Oubre, or Josh Richardson who could all be available this offseason should be DC’s top targets in free agency this August.