The Washington Wizards 2007-08 were led by Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison, whose scoring and all-around production formed the foundation of the offense while Gilbert Arenas was limited by injury. Antonio Daniels assumed a larger playmaking role, and Brendan Haywood anchored the paint with rebounding and interior defense. The statistical profile reflects a balanced team that relied on versatile forwards, solid rebounding, and efficient complementary contributions rather than one dominant scorer.
Operated as Washington’s primary offensive big, relying on quick face-up drives, transition finishing, and soft mid-range touch; Jamison quietly anchored the frontcourt all year, averaging 21.4 points and 10.2 rebounds while carrying heavy minutes as the Wizards’ most reliable scoring option.
2008 NBA All-Star; 2008 All-NBA Third Team; 2008 MVP Voting (14th)
Caron Butler
Starter/Star [1.1]
39.9
High [1.2]
20.3
6.7
4.9
2.5
90.02
Functioned as a do-everything wing creator, mixing isolation scoring with strong secondary playmaking; Butler’s aggressive slashing and physical defense stood out nightly, and his 20-point scoring plus 2+ steals reflected how involved he was on both ends.
2008 NBA All-Star
Gilbert Arenas
Starter/Star [1.1]
32.7
High [1.2]
19.4
3.9
5.1
1.9
80.78
When available early in the season, he still played the familiar ball-dominant shot-creator role—probing defenses off the dribble, launching deep pull-up threes, and collapsing coverages to create assists; injuries limited him to 13 games but his offensive gravity remained obvious.
3× NBA All-Star (2005–2007); 3× All-NBA (2005–2007)
Brendan Haywood
Starter/Star [1.1]
27.9
Medium [1.1]
10.6
7.2
0.9
2.1
50.09
Filled the classic rim-protecting center role, focusing on screen setting, offensive rebounding, and interior defense; his efficient finishing and steady shot blocking anchored Washington’s paint presence across a full 80-game season.
DeShawn Stevenson
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.3
Medium [1.1]
11.2
2.9
3.1
1.0
44.77
Largely served as the perimeter defensive stopper while spacing the floor as a catch-and-shoot threat; Stevenson’s near-38% three-point shooting gave Washington a reliable floor spacer alongside its higher-usage scorers.
Antonio Daniels
Key Contributor [1.05]
30.4
Medium [1.1]
8.4
2.9
4.8
1.0
39.63
Played a stabilizing point guard role focused on ball movement and tempo control; Daniels often orchestrated half-court sets and kept turnovers low, providing structure during a season disrupted by injuries to primary creators.
Roger Mason
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.4
Medium [1.1]
9.1
1.6
1.7
0.7
30.72
Functioned as a bench scoring guard who spaced the floor with quick-release threes; Mason’s near-40% accuracy from deep and willingness to fire in transition made him a useful offensive spark in second units.
Andray Blatche
Key Contributor [1.05]
20.4
Medium [1.1]
7.5
5.2
1.1
2.0
36.04
Provided energetic frontcourt minutes as a young, versatile big, showing flashes of shot-blocking instincts and face-up scoring ability; his combination of rebounding and defensive activity hinted at the broader offensive role he would grow into later.
Darius Songaila
Key Contributor [1.05]
19.4
Low [1.0]
6.2
3.4
1.7
0.9
25.62
Played a fundamentally sound reserve big role, leaning on mid-post footwork and efficient finishing; Songaila’s low-usage scoring and excellent free-throw shooting helped stabilize second-unit offense.
Nick Young
Bench [1.0]
15.4
Medium [1.1]
7.5
1.5
0.8
0.6
22.88
Operated mainly as a microwave scorer off the bench, confidently firing pull-ups and attacking gaps in transition; even in limited minutes, his shot-first mentality added needed bench scoring punch.
Oleksiy Pecherov
Bench [1.0]
9.1
Low [1.0]
3.6
1.9
0.2
0.3
12.00
Filled a situational stretch-big role, occasionally stepping outside to shoot from range while providing size in short rotations; his offensive approach leaned toward perimeter spacing rather than traditional interior play.
Dominic McGuire
Bench [1.0]
9.9
Low [1.0]
1.3
2.0
0.6
0.7
9.20
Brought defensive energy and positional versatility in limited minutes, often focusing on hustle plays, rebounding, and guarding multiple positions rather than taking offensive shots.
Mike Wilks
Bench [1.0]
11.0
Low [1.0]
1.3
1.5
0.8
0.8
8.80
Appeared briefly as a depth guard, mainly tasked with maintaining pace and distributing the ball during short relief stretches at point guard.
TEAM TOTALS
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98.8
41.6
19.6
12.5
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Washington leaned heavily on the scoring duo of Jamison and Butler while navigating injuries to Gilbert Arenas; the roster balanced high-usage stars with role players who emphasized defense, rebounding, and three-point spacing.
Worked as Washington’s primary interior scorer and rebound anchor during the series, constantly crashing the glass and attacking mismatches with quick face-ups; his 12 rebounds per game kept possessions alive even as his outside shot ran cold.
2008 NBA All-Star; 2008 All-NBA Third Team
Caron Butler
Starter/Star [1.1]
41.0
High [1.2]
18.7
5.7
3.8
2.0
79.46
Played the role of aggressive two-way wing leader, initiating offense on the perimeter and attacking Boston’s defense off the dribble; Butler carried heavy minutes while mixing mid-range scoring with disruptive perimeter defense.
2008 NBA All-Star
DeShawn Stevenson
Starter/Star [1.1]
32.7
Medium [1.1]
12.3
2.2
3.0
1.0
44.41
Functioned as the defensive specialist on the perimeter while spacing the floor offensively; his willingness to fire threes in transition and defend Boston’s guards gave Washington needed energy in the series.
Brendan Haywood
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.7
Medium [1.1]
12.0
6.7
0.8
2.2
52.01
Operated as the team’s rim protector and interior finisher, thriving on pick-and-roll feeds and offensive rebounds; his efficient 59% shooting reflected how much of his offense came around the basket.
Gilbert Arenas
Key Contributor [1.05]
23.5
High [1.2]
10.8
1.8
2.8
0.5
40.07
Returning from knee issues, he still played the familiar shot-creating guard role—probing off the dribble and launching tough jumpers late in the clock—though his limited minutes hinted at the lingering effects of injury.
3× NBA All-Star (2005–2007); 3× All-NBA (2005–2007)
Antonio Daniels
Key Contributor [1.05]
25.7
Medium [1.1]
7.3
2.3
3.0
0.6
30.26
Provided steady backcourt organization when Washington needed structure, focusing on ball control and mid-range pull-ups rather than high-volume scoring.
Roger Mason
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.5
Medium [1.1]
8.0
0.8
1.0
0.7
24.49
Came off the bench as a scoring guard tasked with stretching Boston’s defense; Mason’s willingness to shoot quickly from deep gave Washington short bursts of offensive spacing.
Darius Songaila
Bench [1.0]
15.4
Low [1.0]
5.8
2.6
0.8
0.2
18.80
Filled a reserve big role focused on physical post defense and mid-post scoring touches, often relying on footwork rather than athleticism to generate offense in short rotations.
Andray Blatche
Bench [1.0]
14.8
Low [1.0]
3.7
3.3
0.2
1.3
17.00
Brought energetic minutes as a young frontcourt defender, flashing shot-blocking instincts and rebounding activity while contributing limited scoring opportunities.
Nick Young
Bench [1.0]
4.3
Low [1.0]
1.3
0.5
0.3
0.5
5.20
Used sparingly as a rookie scorer, mostly appearing in brief stretches where the coaching staff looked for a quick perimeter shot or transition push.
Dominic McGuire
Bench [1.0]
5.0
Low [1.0]
0.3
1.0
0.3
0.6
4.40
Played limited defensive minutes, mainly valued for his length and hustle on loose balls when Washington needed a quick energy shift.
Oleksiy Pecherov
Bench [1.0]
2.7
Low [1.0]
0.7
0.3
0.0
0.6
3.20
Appeared briefly as a depth frontcourt option, occasionally spacing the floor but largely used for situational size in very short stints.
TEAM TOTALS
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92.2
37.3
15.7
12.0
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Washington leaned heavily on its veteran core against Boston, with Butler and Jamison carrying the offensive load while Haywood and Stevenson handled defensive matchups; injuries to Gilbert Arenas limited the backcourt’s overall scoring ceiling throughout the series.
