When the Wizards signed Gary Neal to a one year, $2.1 million deal over the summer. Everyone knew Washington was bringing him in for one reason and one reason only, to shoot the dang ball. Ernie Grunfeld said as much when the Wizards announced the Neal signing:
"Gary is a proven veteran who will bring us perimeter shooting and experience," said Grunfeld. "Adding him to our rotation makes our backcourt rotation deeper and more versatile."
Neal wasn't brought in to facilitate the offense. He wasn't brought in to give the Wizards another guy who could lock someone down.