Washington Wizards fans react as top rookies Tre Johnson and Will Riley miss out on NBA All-Rookie honors—but does it really matter for their future? Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi break down why the All-Rookie snub shouldn't shake faith in the Wizards' young core, analyzing Johnson’s shooting, Riley’s late-season surge, and how minutes, team strategy, and injuries shaped perceptions. The hosts debate next season’s starting lineup possibilities, with questions around KeShaun George, Bilal Coulibaly, and where Johnson and Riley best fit alongside stars like Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Roster logjams, potential trades, and Summer League roles heat up the conversation, while coaching decisions spark discussion—should fans consider big names like Jason Kidd, or give Brian Keefe a true shot with a retooled roster? Get the latest Wizards insights and forward-looking analysis on rookies, draft strategy, and the coaching future in DC. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-wizards/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba/ #WashingtonWizards #NBA #Wizards #ajdybantsa
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Training camp will be interesting. That battle for minutes at the 2 spot will be epic.
Tre has a long way to go as a defender. He also needs to get a rim pressure game. But 12 points a game as a rookie is nothing to sneeze at and he showed flashes of elite shooting. Hopefully he has a healthy sophomore season.
Bilal should start b/c of his D next to Trae. Let him take the toughest wing matchup so AJ Dybantsa doesn’t have to guard the other team’s best player right away.
Pg trae Sg Kyshawn George Sf aj dybantsa Pf Anthony Davis C Alex Sarr 6th trey Johnson 7th will Riley 8th bub carrington
Riley as our 6th man bring in Kidd please 🙏
The HC won’t matter if the Wizards don’t add physicality at C to protect Sarr & AD — or move AD to get younger. The roster needs size, rebounding & rim protection first.
You tank with 18 wins topped off with a massive losing streak, and you cannot expect your rookies to crack an all-rookie team. The proof of the cooking will emerge in 26-27.
I like Hardy he’s like our Beasley before he got in trouble on the Pistons
I’d love Jason Kidd to try and turn AJ into a PG like he did with Giannis and tried to do with Flagg. AJ is almost as fast as Wall Kidd can work with that 💯
The HC won’t matter if the Wizards don’t add physicality at C to protect Sarr & AD — or move AD to get younger. The roster needs size, rebounding & rim protection first.
Niether deserved an all rookie spot let's be honest lol
We're going to draft Dybantsa and trade Will Riley and it'll turn into this generation's version of keeping Durant while letting go of Harden. Sure we'll keep the better player, but should've kept both
Keyshawn is not a 2 guard
I have seen so much growth in you both. You have both become more professional in your podcast just how you carry yourselves from your speaking voices to your posture/confidence and overall demeanor have improved so much over the course of only a year.
Hello eWizbody.... Tre J. and Will R. next year will change the minds of those who didn't put them in the All-Rookie Go young 🧙♂️🧙♂️
Ouuskiii a hoop sesh would definitely be lit
I am confused as to why most of you seem to be forming an opinion on any of these guys based on this past season’s performance. They were trying to loose. Everything was off. For the past 3 years actually. Was Trey Johnson actually that hurt for example? I question that. Let’s wait and see what happens this upcoming year. Actually you have a show to do, which means you have to find subjects to discuss. I understand
Kyshawn versatility is exactly why he shouldn’t start over Bilal.😂😂he can get his own and Bilal can thrive off trae setting him up. It’s really simple math
Even if we do fire him mid-season...who's the assistant? He will most likely be the interim.
Its not like we gonna hire a coach mid-season