The Washington Wizards 2016-17 were powered by the backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal, with Wall driving the offense through elite playmaking and Beal providing consistent scoring and perimeter shooting. Markieff Morris and Otto Porter Jr. added efficient complementary scoring, while Marcin Gortat anchored the frontcourt with rebounding and interior finishing. The statistical profile reflects a balanced, guard-oriented team that combined strong ball movement with efficient offensive production.
Wall dominated as the floor general, showcasing elite scoring, playmaking, and defense. He remained the focal point of Washington’s offense and displayed resilience in both ends of the court.
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Bradley Beal
Starter/Star
34.9
High (1.2)
23.1
4.4
3.5
1.4
104.61
Beal’s smooth scoring ability made him a reliable offensive weapon, with his sharp shooting and playmaking consistently opening up the floor for others. He took on a leading role in clutch moments.
Otto Porter Jr.
Starter/Star
32.6
Medium (1.1)
13.4
6.4
1.5
1.1
63.87
Porter thrived as a two-way player, offering scoring depth and perimeter defense. His shooting efficiency and rebounding helped stabilize the team.
Markieff Morris
Starter/Star
31.2
Medium (1.1)
14.0
6.5
1.7
1.3
63.09
Morris provided the team with physicality and consistent scoring, including crucial rebounding and tough defense in the paint. His versatility stood out in multiple facets.
Marcin Gortat
Starter/Star
31.2
Low (1.0)
10.8
10.4
1.5
1.5
53.49
Gortat’s rim protection and rebounding were pivotal, with his solid post play providing a reliable presence. He was key in stabilizing the defense and securing second-chance points.
Bojan Bogdanović
Key Contributor
23.1
Low (1.0)
12.7
3.1
0.8
0.2
33.92
Bogdanović contributed valuable scoring off the bench, especially with his ability to stretch the floor and shoot efficiently.
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Key Contributor
20.3
Low (1.0)
6.3
3.3
0.6
0.2
28.22
Oubre brought energy off the bench with his hustle, defense, and occasional scoring. He struggled with consistency but was impactful in limited minutes.
Ian Mahinmi
Bench
17.9
Low (1.0)
5.6
4.8
0.6
0.5
28.21
Mahinmi’s play was centered around defense and rebounding, providing some interior presence when needed, though his offensive contributions were modest.
Marcus Thornton
Bench
17.4
Low (1.0)
6.6
2.3
1.2
0.5
24.49
Thornton’s shooting from deep added scoring depth, but his impact was primarily as a shooter off the bench, with mixed defensive contributions.
Brandon Jennings
Bench
16.3
Low (1.0)
3.5
1.9
4.7
0.7
15.65
Jennings’ role was mainly as a backup point guard. His assist numbers were solid, but his shooting efficiency limited his overall impact.
Jason Smith
Bench
14.4
Low (1.0)
5.7
3.5
0.5
0.8
22.50
Smith provided some scoring off the bench, with his mid-range shooting and effort on the glass adding depth. His experience brought stability to the rotation.
Tomáš Satoranský
Bench
12.6
Low (1.0)
2.7
1.5
1.6
0.3
11.91
Satoranský’s contributions were minimal in his role as a secondary ball handler, providing depth but struggling with consistency in shooting.
Trey Burke
Bench
12.3
Low (1.0)
5.0
0.8
0.9
0.2
14.59
Burke showed flashes as a scorer off the bench, though his playmaking and defensive contributions were less impactful. His role remained secondary.
Sheldon Mac
Bench
9.6
Low (1.0)
3.0
1.1
0.6
0.3
6.88
Mac’s role was limited, contributing minimal scoring and defense in spot minutes. He offered depth but had little sustained impact.
Andrew Nicholson
Bench
8.3
Low (1.0)
2.5
1.2
0.4
0.4
6.88
Nicholson’s impact was modest, with his role mainly revolving around providing occasional scoring and rebounding.
Chris McCullough
Bench
4.0
Low (1.0)
0.5
1.0
0.0
0.5
2.38
McCullough’s short stint in the rotation led to minimal impact, contributing very little over his limited minutes.
Daniel Ochefu
Bench
3.9
Low (1.0)
1.3
0.9
0.2
0.1
5.12
Ochefu’s contributions were limited to a few sporadic minutes, with no significant impact on either end of the floor.
Wall played a dominant role in orchestrating the offense, while contributing significantly on both ends. His leadership was key, with elite playmaking and scoring ability.
Bradley Beal
Starter/Star
38.8
High (1.2)
24.8
4.7
3.4
2.3
136.67
Beal was a primary offensive weapon for the team, with efficient scoring and impressive shooting from beyond the arc. His defensive improvements stood out too.
Otto Porter Jr.
Starter/Star
32.9
Medium (1.1)
12.2
6.9
1.8
1.4
67.79
Porter Jr. excelled as a reliable two-way player, contributing solid defense and rebounding, while his shooting efficiency from the field helped space the floor.
Markieff Morris
Starter/Star
28.7
Medium (1.1)
12.1
6.4
1.7
1.6
60.86
Morris added scoring and toughness on both ends of the floor, with a strong presence in the post and effective shooting from mid-range.
Marcin Gortat
Starter/Star
31.5
Low (1.0)
8.1
11.0
1.8
2.2
54.78
Gortat’s rim protection and rebounding were crucial, especially in his role as the anchor in the paint. His scoring was a solid complement to his defense.
Bojan Bogdanović
Key Contributor
20.3
Low (1.0)
8.8
4.3
0.7
0.2
34.59
Bogdanović added scoring depth off the bench, shooting efficiently and helping stretch defenses. His impact was seen more in limited minutes, though.
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Key Contributor
15.3
Low (1.0)
5.8
2.3
0.6
0.4
24.19
Oubre’s defense and hustle stood out, providing energy off the bench, though his offensive game was more inconsistent.
Brandon Jennings
Bench
13.7
Low (1.0)
2.8
1.5
1.8
0.6
14.68
Jennings struggled with shooting efficiency, but still provided leadership and occasional playmaking when on the floor.
Ian Mahinmi
Bench
12.6
Low (1.0)
2.8
2.2
1.2
0.7
16.67
Mahinmi’s defense and rebounding were key during his limited minutes, with some interior scoring and energy off the bench.
Jason Smith
Bench
12.1
Low (1.0)
3.9
2.2
0.5
0.8
14.93
Smith added some scoring depth off the bench with solid mid-range shooting, while contributing defensively in limited minutes.
Trey Burke
Bench
6.7
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.75
Burke’s minutes were sporadic, with limited impact when on the floor. His role was reduced significantly.
Tomáš Satoranský
Bench
3.6
Low (1.0)
0.8
0.5
0.4
0.1
2.96
Satoranský’s impact was minimal, contributing in limited minutes with modest scoring and playmaking.
Sheldon Mac
Bench
2.4
Low (1.0)
2.0
0.3
0.3
0.1
1.76
Mac provided occasional scoring and effort, but his impact on the floor was minimal over the course of the season.
Daniel Ochefu
Bench
1.3
Low (1.0)
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.55
Ochefu’s role was extremely limited, with no significant contribution in his few minutes on the floor.
