Why are the Wizards Struggling?

The Wizards’ offense needs some work. Bottom of the league in multiple categories on that side of the ball. But what can be done to fix it? Here’s my take on what can happen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Alex Sarr’s offense has taking a slight turn within this new offense. I asked Trae Young postgame what has caused Sarr’s field goal attempts to go down: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

AJ Dybantsa has looked very good in his first two regular season games. He is averaging 18 points per game. Dybantsa has now scored 36 points over his first two career games, the fourth-most by a Wizards rookie over the first two games of their career.But what really stood out to me was his defense. In his second game, he recorded eight rebounds and two steals. Here are my thoughts on his performance so far. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Wizards get their first win of the season 128-116.Anthony Davis goes off for 34 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. Trae Young recorded 20-13. Kyshawn George scored 18. Anthony Davis’ 34 points tied the most points by a Wizard in their first game with the team.He tied Antawn Jamison, who totaled 34 points in his Wizards debut on 11/3/04 at Memphis per Wizards PR. Watch the video for full postgame recap. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Mystics fall in the first round with Atlanta Dream in Game Two. Final score was 93-75. Sonia Citron lead the way for Washington with 25 points. Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points and grabbed a game-high 16 rebounds. The historic season is now over with the Mystics becoming the youngest team to reach the postseason. Citron, Iriafen and Shakira Austin all broke several franchise records while propelling the team to win a franchise record 28 games.Here are postgame comments from Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Sydney Johnson following the game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

The Mystics are back in the playoffs. As the youngest team in the league, they shocked the world with their play. Here is a preview of their playoff matchup and also some stats from their final game of the regular season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Sonia Citron put up a great performance during the season finale against the Sky! She finished her sophomore season with three averages:16.8 PPG3.8 RPG4.4 APG.483% FG.342 3PT1.2 SPGAll-StarWorld Cup Gold Medal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

Shakira Austin did not have a single field goal in the last game of the season for the Mystics. She was still able to impact the game in many different ways. Sonia Citron and Michaela Onyenwere talked about how Kira still found ways to be effective.Austin had a team-high tying five assists. She also grabbed 11 rebounds. Her performance helped the Mystics secure the fifth seed for the playoffs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe

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Following the Mystics’ win over the Connecticut Sun, I asked Sonia Citron what is one lesson she got from her World Cup experience that she can take with her for the rest of her career. This is what she had to say:“It was special seeing how all the vets worked, Stewie instilled that you have to be intentional about learning.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jarrettlspence.substack.com/subscribe