Bleav in Wizards

Tying a bow on 2023-2024 season & reacting to the exit interview media quotes

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss what they heard from Wizards players, coaches, and executives during the team's exit interview / media day sessions. They discuss Will Dawkins and Michael Winger's attempts to improve the organization's reputation around the league, Brian Keefe's reception from players and his likelihood of staying, the front office's decision about who starts at point guard next year including what happens to Tyus Jones this offseason, and much more! This group also seems to really like each other and Jahadi provides some interesting perspective on whether that really matters or not. They also review the performances of the Wizards' two rookies, Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic. Is this the Wizards' best overall rookie class this century? Tune in to find out! Presented by betonline.ag!

Where to Listen

0:00 – Intro/Season overview

3:22 – Coulibaly & Vukcevic: Is this the Wizards’ best two-person rookie class this century?

12:37 – Coaching staff’s takeaways from the season

21:24 – Front office attempts to rebuild the organization’s reputation

27:00 – Team chemistry 

32:43 – Keefe’s reception from players

34:06 – Players’ exit interviews, expectations for next season

40:27 – What happens to Tyus Jones this offseason?

43:26 – Is Jordan Poole the starting point guard next year?

48:56 – What it takes to maintain a loyal fanbase amid a losing season

52:13 – Are Avdija and Kispert knockdown shooters?

54:33 – Closing thoughts

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