The 11-6 Washington Wizards have been one of the surprising, delightful teams of the 2021-22 season thus far. They found a way to turn Russell Westbrook into numerous veteran cogs that fit around All-Star Bradley Beal like a glove.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans are 3-16, fans are clamoring for an injury update about Zion Williamson, and our returns from the offseason are less than inspiring. Tomas Satoransky, really? Garrett Temple, despite being from Louisiana, remains a combination of unknown and unwanted. Youngsters like Kira Lewis Jr. and Jaxson Hayes are getting minutes, but to what end?