"Following his strong offseason with impressive stints in Summer League and FIBA EuroBasket play with Team Canada, the hype train surrounding George officially left the station and continued to gain steam as the season approached. In 32 minutes of play against the Bucks, not only did George look the part of a focal piece on offense, but he carried the heavy weight of taking on the defensive matchup against former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo."
"George finished with 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists, while shooting 7/15 from field goal range and 3/6 from beyond the arc, while adding on two blocks and a steal on the defensive end. The 21-year-old showed the exact flashes that Washington hoped he could in game one and considering the request from the coaching staff for George to take on leadership role and be more aggressive on the coiurt,"
Kyshawn George produced a strong season opener with 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks. He shot 7/15 from the field and 3/6 from three while adding two blocks and a steal. George took on the defensive assignment of guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and showed the on-court versatility Washington expects. The coaching staff has asked George to assume a leadership role and play more aggressively, reflecting belief in his potential beyond a role player. A follow-up performance against the Dallas Mavericks offers an early opportunity to confirm that the opening night effort was not a fluke. Washington displayed second-half improvement in the opener.
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