Will Riley’s 25-Point G League ERUPTION Proves Washington Wizards Made PERFECT Development Decision
Washington Wizards rookie Will Riley explodes for 25 points in Capital City Go-Go debut. Was sending the first-round pick to the G League the right move?
Ben Strober breaks down Will Riley’s impressive performance with the Wizards’ G League affiliate, analyzing why the 21st overall pick needed developmental reps despite being “too good” for that level. The discussion covers Riley’s limited NBA opportunities under Brian Keefe, his offensive toolkit from his Illinois days, and an insider perspective on why Riley could become a special player. Key topics include the Wizards’ player development philosophy under Will Dawkins and Michael Winger, Riley’s potential as a point-forward alongside Keyshawn George, and how post-trade deadline opportunities could accelerate his NBA role.
Can Riley’s playmaking ability solve Washington’s point guard issues? Will his slight frame hold him back, or does his tough shot-making translate to the NBA level?
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11 Comments
You made some great points 🎯, Will Riley is an up and coming ⭐ for the Wizards
7 assist?!?!
Get the ball in your hands and work on things. The G League or other. Kind of hard to get minutes right now. All good. Glad he balled out there.
I saw a preseason game this year and Riley was most impressive
Will Reezy
I agree he’s ready to in regular league but he needs playing time so if not playing at NBA level he needs to play in G League to keep the rust off also give AJ some time with G League
The flaw i still see is he lacks physicality. He's is gonna be so good but he needs to get in that weight room before he is near his true potential.
I think leaving a quality defensive player like Riley in the G League when your team plays the worst defense in the league is suspect. Don't give me this nonsense about his shooting needing development. Every player on the roster has that problem.
Whats the wizards plan with aj johnson? They wouldn't even send him down to the g.League for reps. And they picked up his option.. play him or develop him. Bub is being handed a spot on the roster. And is struggling while you're not playing aj or malaki
Look i hear you but brian Keefe has to go. To many times I see Sarr having to defend two players. Plus them team doesn't have enough size. I hope wil Riley becomes the point guard Washington needs. Go get mike Malone or tibbs.
I’m sure the Warriors have their eyes on Will now. We need to play him asap. He’s like a slightly worse Lamar Odom once he fills out. We need to play him!!!!