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Washington Wizards: Top 10 moments of the 2018-19 NBA season

By Daniel Lubofsky

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles as Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 21: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards dribbles as Thomas Bryant #13 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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9. Troy Brown Jr. posts a career-high in scoring

The Wizards drafted Troy Brown Jr. with the 15th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Standing 6’7″ with a 6’10” wingspan and the ability to handle the ball, the former Oregon Duck forward possessed some tools to be given a shot as a cheap, low-risk option for Washington.

Unfortunately for Brown, head coach Scott Brooks rarely gave him a chance through most of the season with just under 14.0 minutes per game. However, with 2018-19 all but accounted for in late March, Brown got his chance at consistent playing time in the mid-20s, and it was against the Denver Nuggets where he would have his best outing at the pro level.

He would shoot 9-of-16 overall, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc en route to a career-high 24 points to go along with seven rebounds. The Wizards won by a final score of 95-90 in the Mile High City, with Brown serving as the headliner.

Washington doesn’t have much wiggle room to work with in terms of money to spend, having strapped itself to the backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal. Therefore, the organization is forced to bank on the success of its internal development of young draft picks.

Brown may not turn out to last very long in the league, but on this night, it looked as though his future was incredibly bright.

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