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Washington Wizards: Grading The Offseason

By Gerald Bourguet

Nov 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball past Milwaukee Bucks guard Jared Dudley (9) in the first quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball past Milwaukee Bucks guard Jared Dudley (9) in the first quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 108-97. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards injured guard John Wall (R) and Wizards forward Drew Gooden (90) cheer on the bench against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter in game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Being Good Is Good, That’ll Get You Drew Gooden

The fact that the Wizards were able to sign Gary Neal to a one-year deal for less money than Drew Gooden is interesting, but in any case, re-signing Gooden to a one-year deal worth $3.3 million certainly won’t break the bank.

In 51 games for the Wizards last season, the 33-year-old Gooden averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per game while shooting 39 percent from three-point range. He’s no longer a major factor, but his ability to spread the floor as a stretch-4 gave Washington a little added versatility in small doses.

Gooden has fit in well in Washington and though the Wizards definitely overpaid for his services, keeping him in D.C. was a good way to round out the rotation, especially with the eventual departure of Kevin Seraphin.

Grade: B-

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