Scott Brooks, like Randy Wittman before him, shows deference to stopgap veterans over the messier side of player development. When will the Washington Wizards let the young guys run?
Randy Wittman was furious. The former Washington Wizards head coach jumped up from his chair, slammed his hands together to signal a timeout, snatched a clipboard from assistant coach Don Newman, and shook his head disappointingly as he walked toward the paint to conference with his staff.
Meanwhile, then second-year forward Jan Vesely trotted to his spot on the bench, visibly perplexed and frustrated by his failed dunk attempt.