Last Updated on September 25, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The 2018-19 season was a landmark year for the Capital City Go-Go, who became the NBA G League’s newest franchise after relocating from Delaware and beginning play in Washington, D.C. as the affiliate of the Washington Wizards. Establishing an identity from scratch, the expansion team finished 22-28 and narrowly missed the playoffs, but the season provided several encouraging signs for the organization’s future. Jordan McRae emerged as one of the league’s premier scorers, earning NBA G League MVP honors after averaging more than 27 points per game and repeatedly delivering explosive offensive performances. The Go-Go also received strong contributions from Jalen Jones, Chasson Randle, and a young Thomas Bryant during assignment appearances. Although the franchise’s first season ended without a postseason berth, it successfully introduced professional basketball back to the nation’s capital at the G League level and established a foundation that future Go-Go teams would build upon.

Roster

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT DOB COL
0 Quinton Chievous G 6-6 225 December 31, 1992 Hampton
1 Devin Sweetney F 6-6 200 October 23, 1987 Saint Francis
2 Oleksandr Kobets SG 6-6 205 April 15, 1996 —
3 Michael Orris G 6-3 195 August 8, 1994 South Dakota State
4 Chris Chiozza PG 5-11 175 November 21, 1995 Florida
5 Nigel Johnson G 6-1 182 October 3, 1995 Virginia
6 Troy Brown Jr. SF 6-7 215 July 28, 1999 Oregon
7 Devin Robinson F 6-7 200 March 7, 1995 Florida
8 Tiwian Kendley SG 6-5 190 March 26, 1995 Morgan State
9 Chasson Randle PG 6-2 185 February 5, 1993 Stanford
10 Pe’Shon Howard G 6-3 185 December 10, 1990 USC
11 Noah Allen GF 6-7 215 February 1, 1995 Hawaii
12 Kellen Dunham SG 6-4 205 June 18, 1993 Butler
13 Thomas Bryant C 6-9 248 July 31, 1997 Indiana
14 Tyler Lydon PF 6-10 225 April 9, 1996 Syracuse
15 Okaro White F 6-8 205 August 13, 1992 Florida State
16 Darel Poirier FC 6-10 230 July 27, 1997 —
20 Gary Payton II G 6-2 195 December 1, 1992 Oregon State
21 Mike Davis F 6-9 225 October 21, 1988 Illinois
23 John Jenkins SG 6-4 206 March 6, 1991 Vanderbilt
24 Lavoy Allen PF 6-9 260 February 4, 1989 Temple
24 Dikembe Dixson PF 6-7 200 September 6, 1996 Illinois-Chicago
26 Duje Dukan PF 6-10 220 December 4, 1991 Wisconsin
32 Isaiah Armwood F 6-9 208 December 28, 1990 George Washington
45 Thomas Welsh C 7-0 255 February 3, 1996 UCLA
52 Jordan McRae G 6-5 179 March 28, 1991 Tennessee

Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jordan McRae G — 31 29 35.9 30.3 5.0 3.8 1.4 0.6 3.5 22.1 10.6 .481 5.8 2.0 .341 8.3 7.1 .849
Chris Chiozza PG — 43 43 33.5 13.6 4.8 6.8 1.8 0.1 2.7 11.6 5.0 .435 4.2 1.8 .420 2.2 1.7 .777
Pe’Shon Howard PG — 49 20 26.1 11.1 2.6 3.3 1.0 0.1 1.9 9.7 3.7 .381 5.2 2.1 .406 2.1 1.6 .784
Devin Robinson F — 22 20 34.4 19.9 8.2 1.5 1.1 0.9 2.7 14.0 7.7 .550 3.6 1.1 .304 4.7 3.4 .718
Noah Allen GF — 42 31 26.4 9.5 5.8 2.4 1.0 0.2 1.6 8.5 3.5 .409 4.1 1.2 .301 1.8 1.4 .760
Kellen Dunham SG — 50 1 21.4 7.8 2.2 0.7 0.6 0.1 0.7 5.4 2.6 .474 3.5 1.6 .454 1.2 1.0 .823
Darel Poirier FC — 40 32 20.2 9.1 4.1 0.7 0.3 1.1 1.5 7.3 3.7 .503 1.2 0.4 .340 2.1 1.4 .643
Isaiah Armwood F — 36 20 22.8 8.2 6.7 1.3 0.8 1.5 1.5 5.8 3.2 .551 0.2 0.0 .000 2.5 1.9 .744
Duje Dukan F — 28 4 20.3 9.6 3.9 0.9 0.5 0.3 0.8 6.7 3.1 .468 3.0 1.0 .337 3.0 2.4 .795
Tiwian Kendley SG — 18 6 23.4 11.7 2.3 1.6 1.3 0.2 2.3 11.5 4.6 .396 3.6 0.9 .250 2.6 1.7 .660
Chasson Randle PG — 8 8 34.1 23.8 3.6 4.0 2.0 0.1 3.4 16.6 8.6 .519 7.0 3.4 .482 3.6 3.1 .862
Troy Brown Jr. SF — 11 11 34.0 16.9 6.4 3.8 1.5 0.2 2.1 14.0 6.8 .487 4.5 1.7 .380 2.1 1.5 .739
Lavoy Allen PF — 17 7 22.2 9.6 7.5 1.3 0.8 1.6 1.6 6.9 4.1 .590 0.5 0.3 .556 1.4 1.2 .833
Quinton Chievous G — 23 0 14.0 5.0 2.4 0.7 0.3 0.0 0.9 3.2 1.7 .548 0.9 0.3 .350 1.4 1.2 .818
Tyler Lydon PF — 8 7 33.5 13.3 9.1 2.5 0.8 0.5 2.3 10.9 5.0 .460 6.0 2.1 .354 1.9 1.1 .600
Okaro White F — 7 5 28.7 13.3 8.0 1.7 1.6 0.6 1.1 11.9 4.7 .398 4.3 1.1 .267 3.1 2.7 .864
Mike Davis F — 22 0 10.5 3.5 2.7 0.6 0.5 0.2 0.7 2.9 1.5 .500 0.1 0.0 .000 0.6 0.5 .857
Devin Sweetney F — 17 1 10.1 3.6 1.6 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.8 3.5 1.4 .390 1.8 0.5 .300 0.4 0.4 1.000
Thomas Welsh C — 7 1 20.3 7.1 7.0 1.6 0.1 0.3 1.4 6.3 2.4 .386 1.4 0.6 .400 2.1 1.7 .800
John Jenkins SG — 2 1 35.0 24.0 3.0 1.5 0.0 0.5 1.5 17.5 7.5 .429 12.0 5.5 .458 4.5 3.5 .778
Dikembe Dixson PF — 6 0 11.2 7.5 2.0 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.8 4.3 2.3 .538 2.3 1.3 .571 2.0 1.5 .750
Gary Payton II G — 2 2 38.5 21.0 11.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.5 18.5 8.5 .459 4.5 0.5 .111 4.5 3.5 .778
Thomas Bryant C — 1 1 33.0 21.0 15.0 3.0 0.0 4.0 2.0 12.0 7.0 .583 3.0 1.0 .333 7.0 6.0 .857
Michael Orris G — 3 0 11.7 4.0 0.7 1.3 0.3 0.0 1.3 4.3 1.7 .385 0.7 0.3 .500 0.7 0.3 .500
Nigel Johnson G — 1 0 7.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 4.0 1.0 .250 2.0 1.0 .500 0.0 0.0
Oleksandr Kobets SG — 3 0 2.7 1.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.0 0.3 .333 0.3 0.3 1.000 0.0 0.0
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Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jordan McRae G — 31 29 1114 940 155 119 43 19 107 686 330 .481 179 61 .341 258 219 .849
Chris Chiozza PG — 43 43 1441 583 207 294 78 3 114 499 217 .435 181 76 .420 94 73 .777
Pe’Shon Howard PG — 49 20 1277 543 129 164 47 5 93 473 180 .381 254 103 .406 102 80 .784
Devin Robinson F — 22 20 757 438 180 32 24 19 59 309 170 .550 79 24 .304 103 74 .718
Noah Allen GF — 42 31 1108 401 244 102 44 8 69 357 146 .409 173 52 .301 75 57 .760
Kellen Dunham SG — 50 1 1071 388 111 37 31 4 35 272 129 .474 174 79 .454 62 51 .823
Darel Poirier FC — 40 32 806 362 165 28 13 43 61 290 146 .503 47 16 .340 84 54 .643
Isaiah Armwood F — 36 20 820 295 241 45 28 54 53 207 114 .551 6 0 .000 90 67 .744
Duje Dukan F — 28 4 569 270 110 25 14 7 22 188 88 .468 83 28 .337 83 66 .795
Tiwian Kendley SG — 18 6 422 211 41 29 23 4 42 207 82 .396 64 16 .250 47 31 .660
Chasson Randle PG — 8 8 273 190 29 32 16 1 27 133 69 .519 56 27 .482 29 25 .862
Troy Brown Jr. SF — 11 11 374 186 70 42 16 2 23 154 75 .487 50 19 .380 23 17 .739
Lavoy Allen PF — 17 7 377 163 128 22 13 27 27 117 69 .590 9 5 .556 24 20 .833
Quinton Chievous G — 23 0 323 114 56 17 7 1 21 73 40 .548 20 7 .350 33 27 .818
Tyler Lydon PF — 8 7 268 106 73 20 6 4 18 87 40 .460 48 17 .354 15 9 .600
Okaro White F — 7 5 201 93 56 12 11 4 8 83 33 .398 30 8 .267 22 19 .864
Mike Davis F — 22 0 230 76 60 14 10 5 15 64 32 .500 2 0 .000 14 12 .857
Devin Sweetney F — 17 1 172 61 28 7 7 2 14 59 23 .390 30 9 .300 6 6 1.000
Thomas Welsh C — 7 1 142 50 49 11 1 2 10 44 17 .386 10 4 .400 15 12 .800
John Jenkins SG — 2 1 70 48 6 3 0 1 3 35 15 .429 24 11 .458 9 7 .778
Dikembe Dixson PF — 6 0 67 45 12 1 2 1 5 26 14 .538 14 8 .571 12 9 .750
Gary Payton II G — 2 2 77 42 23 6 7 1 3 37 17 .459 9 1 .111 9 7 .778
Thomas Bryant C — 1 1 33 21 15 3 0 4 2 12 7 .583 3 1 .333 7 6 .857
Michael Orris G — 3 0 35 12 2 4 1 0 4 13 5 .385 2 1 .500 2 1 .500
Nigel Johnson G — 1 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 .250 2 1 .500 0 0
Oleksandr Kobets SG — 3 0 8 3 2 0 0 0 1 3 1 .333 1 1 1.000 0 0

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Thomas Bryant Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.1) 33.0 High (1.2) 21.0 15.0 3.0 4.0 113.52 Bryant’s lone Go-Go appearance was essentially an extended development assignment before he moved into Washington’s starting center role; the 7-footer’s combination of interior scoring, rebounding and rim protection gave the lineup a true interior focal point. Contemporary reporting noted that he appeared only once for the Go-Go before becoming Washington’s starting center. Washington Post
Jordan McRae Primary Scoring Engine (1.1) 35.9 High (1.2) 30.3 5.0 3.8 2.0 108.50 McRae operated as the Go-Go’s offensive release valve, attacking from multiple levels rather than functioning as a simple perimeter scorer. After returning from shoulder surgery, he gradually adapted to the heavy G League workload and became comfortable creating shots late in possessions; his 54-point January eruption illustrated the volume and freedom he carried. Washington Post NBA G League First Team (2019); NBA G League Eastern Conference Midseason Team (2019); NBA Champion (2016)
Gary Payton II Defensive Playmaking Guard (1.1) 38.5 High (1.2) 21.0 11.5 3.0 4.0 104.28 Payton brought a disruptive, physical style to the Go-Go, with his value extending well beyond perimeter scoring. In his brief two-game stint he filled possessions through rebounding and defensive activity, fitting the broader profile that eventually made him a sought-after two-way guard.
Chasson Randle Lead Shot Creator (1.1) 34.1 High (1.2) 23.8 3.6 4.0 2.1 88.44 Randle was initially projected as the Go-Go’s starting point guard, giving the young club an experienced pick-and-roll initiator and late-clock creator. His assignment was short-lived because Washington quickly needed him as NBA backcourt depth, illustrating how his role shifted between development and immediate organizational need. Washington Wizards development report
Devin Robinson Vertical Scoring Forward (1.05) 34.4 High (1.2) 19.9 8.2 1.5 2.0 79.63 Robinson’s game was built around length, athleticism and finishing pressure, with the Go-Go giving him extended minutes to turn those physical tools into a more complete offensive role. He had grown from a raw prospect into a 19.9-point, 8.2-rebound G League scorer while maintaining a reputation as an athletic frontcourt threat. Sporting News
John Jenkins Perimeter Shot Specialist (1.0) 35.0 High (1.2) 24.0 3.0 1.5 0.5 69.60 Jenkins’ short Go-Go stint centered on immediate perimeter scoring rather than a broad playmaking workload. His NBA call-up in February came after establishing himself as a shooting-oriented G League veteran, making him a natural fit when Washington needed another floor-spacing option. NBA G League
Troy Brown Jr. Two-Way Development Wing (1.05) 34.0 Medium (1.1) 16.9 6.4 3.8 1.7 66.53 Brown was used as a developmental wing with unusually broad responsibilities for a rookie, handling the ball, rebounding from the perimeter and defending multiple positions. Washington repeatedly moved him between the NBA and Go-Go, with the G League minutes designed to accelerate his decision-making and confidence. Washington Wizards development report
Chris Chiozza Franchise Floor General (1.05) 33.5 Medium (1.1) 13.6 4.8 6.8 1.9 62.60 Chiozza functioned as the Go-Go’s primary table-setter, constantly pressuring defenses with ball movement and quick decisions rather than relying on scoring volume. His 10 games with at least 10 assists and seven double-doubles underline how heavily the offense leaned on his distribution. Florida Gators NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2019)
Tyler Lydon Stretch Frontcourt Creator (1.05) 33.5 Medium (1.1) 13.3 9.1 2.5 1.3 60.52 Lydon gave the Go-Go a modern stretch-four look, pairing frontcourt rebounding with a willingness to space beyond the arc. His late-season arrival from Denver meant the role was developmental, but the minutes quickly became substantial enough for him to operate as a genuine two-way frontcourt piece. Denver Nuggets transaction coverage
Okaro White Veteran Two-Way Forward (1.05) 28.7 Medium (1.1) 13.3 8.0 1.7 2.2 58.21 White supplied veteran frontcourt stability, working as a physical rebounder and interior defender while still stretching defenses with occasional perimeter shooting. His Go-Go assignment followed NBA experience with Miami and Washington, so his value was as much about dependable positioning and toughness as raw production. VTB United League
Lavoy Allen Interior Connector (1.05) 22.2 Low (1.0) 9.6 7.5 1.3 2.4 43.68 Allen’s role was centered on physical interior work, screening, rebounding and keeping possessions alive rather than carrying the offense. Washington’s initial roster construction viewed him as a veteran presence for the expansion Go-Go, giving the young group frontcourt experience. Washington Post
Pe’Shon Howard Secondary Ball Handler (1.05) 26.1 Medium (1.1) 11.1 2.6 3.3 1.1 41.81 Howard worked as a secondary organizer who could relieve the primary point guard while still taking enough perimeter attempts to keep defenses honest. The Go-Go used him in a connective role, and his 49-game workload made him one of the club’s more consistent backcourt pieces.
Noah Allen Rebounding Wing Connector (1.05) 26.4 Low (1.0) 9.5 5.8 2.4 1.2 39.69 Allen’s wing role expanded into the frontcourt through his rebounding and secondary playmaking. A late-February performance in which he collected 10 rebounds and 10 assists showed the connective upside he could provide when the offense moved through him rather than simply using him as a spot-up option. NBA game coverage
Isaiah Armwood Defensive Interior Anchor (1.05) 22.8 Low (1.0) 8.2 6.7 1.3 2.3 38.85 Armwood supplied the Go-Go with length and interior defense, particularly as a rebounder and shot blocker. His season was characterized more by defensive utility than offensive creation, and later reporting still identified the 6-foot-9 forward’s 1.6 blocks per game as a defining part of his G League profile. Osceola Magic
Tiwian Kendley Volume Wing Scorer (1.0) 23.4 Medium (1.1) 11.7 2.3 1.6 1.5 37.62 Kendley brought an attacking scorer’s mentality from his prolific Morgan State career, but his professional role was more situational on the Go-Go. Washington’s preseason plans included him as a potential rotation guard, while the season ultimately became a test of how his scoring instincts translated against deeper professional defenses. Washington Wizards development report
Thomas Welsh Vocal Defensive Center (1.0) 20.3 Low (1.0) 7.1 7.0 1.6 0.4 32.20 Welsh’s most distinctive contribution was communication: the young 7-footer was noted for constantly calling out coverages and directing teammates despite his inexperience. That made him useful as a positional defender and organizer even when his offensive touches were limited. Denver-area coverage via Greensboro Swarm
Darel Poirier Rim-Rolling Reserve Center (1.0) 20.2 Low (1.0) 9.1 4.1 0.7 1.4 30.60 Poirier operated mainly as an interior finisher and rim protector, with his best possessions coming around the basket rather than through perimeter creation. His late-season development was reflected by several efficient scoring outings, including a 20-point performance against Erie. NBA game coverage European U20 Championship Bronze Medal (2017)
Duje Dukan Stretch-Big Reserve (1.0) 20.3 Low (1.0) 9.6 3.9 0.9 0.8 30.40 Dukan’s value came from opening space as a shooting big rather than dominating possessions inside. He joined the Go-Go only after beginning the season elsewhere, then quickly became a useful floor-spacing reserve who could also contribute on the glass. The G League
Kellen Dunham Movement Shooting Specialist (1.0) 21.4 Low (1.0) 7.8 2.2 0.7 0.7 22.80 Dunham was essentially a spacing specialist, with most of his offensive value coming from three-point positioning and quick-trigger shooting. Contemporary reporting described him as developing into one of the G League’s better three-point shooters, making his off-ball gravity more important than his modest scoring line suggests.
Dikembe Dixson Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) 11.2 Low (1.0) 7.5 2.0 0.2 0.5 20.40 Dixson arrived late in the season after a trade from Windy City, leaving little time to establish a substantial role. His brief Go-Go stint nevertheless reflected the scoring background that had made him a high-output offensive player overseas before returning to the G League. RealGM transaction coverage
Quinton Chievous Energy Forward Reserve (1.0) 14.0 Low (1.0) 5.0 2.4 0.7 0.3 16.80 Chievous served as a physical reserve capable of attacking the basket and supplying energy in short stretches. His role was flexible rather than creation-heavy, with the Go-Go turning to him when they needed another athletic body around the wing and forward spots. NBA game coverage
Mike Davis Veteran Depth Guard (1.0) 10.5 Low (1.0) 3.5 2.7 0.6 0.7 15.00 Davis occupied a fringe rotation role during a season of frequent roster movement, repeatedly moving between the player pool and Go-Go roster. That context helps explain the limited minutes: he was primarily depth insurance rather than a fixed part of the team’s core rotation. RealGM transaction coverage
Michael Orris Emergency Point Guard (1.0) 11.7 Low (1.0) 4.0 0.7 1.3 0.3 12.60 Orris arrived as a late-season roster solution after spending time in the G League player pool, giving the Go-Go another experienced ball handler for a short stretch. His three-game sample was more about filling a roster need than establishing a regular offensive role.
Devin Sweetney Frontcourt Scoring Reserve (1.0) 10.1 Low (1.0) 3.6 1.6 0.4 0.5 12.20 Sweetney’s Go-Go stint was brief, leaving him with little opportunity to establish a consistent role. He was primarily a reserve scoring option with prior overseas experience, but the club ultimately waived him as the season’s roster turnover continued. RealGM transaction coverage
Nigel Johnson Deep-Rotation Guard (1.0) 7.0 Low (1.0) 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.00 Johnson’s season was almost entirely a depth assignment, with his brief appearance coming amid the Go-Go’s late-season roster churn. The club claimed him from the player pool in February before waiving him again shortly afterward, leaving little evidence of a sustained on-court role. RealGM transaction coverage
Oleksandr Kobets End-of-Rotation Wing (1.0) 2.7 Low (1.0) 1.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 1.40 Kobets was used only at the extreme edge of the rotation, with his limited minutes reflecting a developmental roster spot rather than a defined offensive assignment. Contemporary roster activity shows that his Go-Go tenure was brief, and he was waived after joining the organization. Washington Wizards roster coverage