The Washington Wizards have arrived at the Walt Disney World sports complex with a shorthanded squad as they prepare to resume the 2019-20 NBA season later this month.
Without players such as Jon Wall, Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans, who have declined to take part in the competition, the spotlight will shine even more brightly on Japanese rookie Rui Hachimura, who has arguably become the best player on the Wizards' roster.
Addressing reporters in a Zoom call after the team's third day of practice Saturday at the complex outside Orlando, Florida, the 203-cm forward said he was ready to step up and contribute in ways beyond scoring points.