![]() ![]() He got himself into foul trouble at times, but sometimes it seemed to help him. He averaged 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per 36 minutes. The biggest revelation for Washington this season was his potential as a defender. It seemed like he either couldn’t miss or could hardly hit the rim with little in between, but he has plenty of time to work out the consistency. He shot 36.5% from three, which is a career low but still a respectable number for a big. He averaged 2.3 assists per game, and he averaged 2.7 assists per start. Those lineups work because of Washington’s ability to knock down shots from the outside and handle the ball better than a more traditional center. Those numbers were even better with Miles Bridges at the four alongside Washington-those lineups outscored opponents by 8.4 points per 100 possessions. They struggled defensively and on the glass, but they forced a lot of turnovers and scored 120.3 points per 100 possessions, well above the league leading Jazz’s 116.3 for the season. For the second consecutive season, the Hornets outscored their opponents by a significant margin with Washington at the five, even if it wasn’t always pretty. Washington’s biggest strength is his versatility and ability to play both the four and the five. There was an adjustment period, but ultimately found success in the role and he played himself onto the floor for close to his normal allotment of minutes. After starting 118 of his first 122 games as a pro, he was moved to the bench to make room for the emergent Miles Bridges. PJ Washington had to adjust to a new role this season. ![]()
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