"Years down the road, the Washington Wizards could look back and realize the move to land CJ McCollum may have been the most impactful decision of the team's entire rebuilding process. The veteran guard landed in Washington at the start of the offseason in one of the first blockbuster trades of the summer, McCollum was sent to the DMV alongside Kelly Olynk in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and draft compensation."
"Since arriving in Washington, McCollum has taken no time to make an impact both on and off the court, In the team's preseason opener, the veteran playmaker looked like arguably the best player on the court proving he still has plenty left in the tank. However, not only is he in position to make an impact on the court, but the Lehigh product is also already making his presence known off the court."
CJ McCollum arrived in Washington via a blockbuster offseason trade that sent Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and draft compensation elsewhere. The trade also helped the Wizards shed Poole's expensive contract while adding an experienced, respected veteran. General manager Will Dawkins prioritized veteran guidance after a failed Malcolm Brogdon experiment, aiming to surround young players with proven pros. McCollum produced an immediate preseason impact on the court, showing he remains an effective playmaker. Off the court, McCollum has already invested time mentoring prospects, illustrating a willingness to teach professionalism and accelerate the team's player development.
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