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Ian Mahinmi getting unexpected, major role with the Wizards

The Washington Wizards are paying Ian Mahinmi $16 million this season — just like they did the three seasons prior.

As the third highest-paid player on the roster, behind only All-Stars Bradley Beal and John Wall, it’s expected that Mahinmi would be a top contributor on the team.

Except, he’s been anything but a contributor — at least in a positive sense.

Fans of the team haven’t seen Mahinmi on the court in quite some time. He’s spent most of his career in Washington on the bench, wearing a swagged-out turtle neck sweater and fresh shoes.