Wizards’ Kyshawn George gives them a reason to look beyond Trae Young

Washington Wizards wing Kyshawn George scored 33 points and dished out seven assists during an NBA Cup loss to the Atlanta Hawks. George made five of his seven three-point attempts, bringing his season shooting percentage from beyond the arc to nearly 40 percent. The game also featured Trae Young's emotional return to Atlanta, though the Wizards fell short on the road.

Writer Sam Amico argues that George's emergence provides Washington with a viable offensive foundation beyond Young, who recorded 10 assists but committed eight turnovers. Tre Johnson also contributed 23 points off the bench for the Wizards, who suffered their second straight defeat ahead of an upcoming game against Oklahoma City.