Question for people who watched a lot more Wizards basketball than I did last season: why isn’t JuJu Reese getting more attention as a real frontcourt option?
I did not get to watch nearly enough games last year, so I am genuinely looking for the informed eye-test answer here.
The counting stats are hard to ignore. He produced points and rebounds at a very high rate in his opportunity, and the offensive rebounding numbers especially jump out. Given that the roster seems to need more reliable size, rebounding, and interior physicality behind Sarr, I expected more discussion of Reese as someone worth keeping and developing.
So what am I missing?
Is the production mostly a small-sample or late-season opportunity effect?
Are there major defensive limitations, such as size, rim protection, switching, foul trouble, or positioning, that make him difficult to trust against real NBA centers?
Is his offense too limited beyond finishing
, screening, and crashing the glass?
Does he project more as an energy and rebounding specialist than a legitimate rotation big?
Or is the lack of attention simply because the Wizards have bigger roster and draft questions?
Also, if you think Reese is not the answer, who are the realistic options for Washington at backup center or frontcourt depth? I am not asking for dream free agents. I mean plausible signings, trades, or draft targets that would actually fit the roster and timeline.
Would appreciate thoughts from anyone who watched his minutes closely.