CJ McCollum makes it clear the Wizards do things differently than his previous stops

"McCollum has played his fair share of NBA games and he's had stops with both the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans during his lengthy career. With multiple head coaches, a variety of teammates over the years and several culture changes, it's safe to say that the veteran guard has seen it all. However, McCollum made it clear on Monday that the Wizards already do things much different than any of his previous stops and not in a bad way."

"McCollum enters the season as the mentor of a young team. Obviously, expectations should be tempered, but it's been made clear by both general manager Will Dawkins and head coach Brian Keefe that improving this season is the focus. Nothing will be given, but instead earned. That statement already tracks well considering the Wizards early efforts to put the work in."

"The Wizards early start to individual workouts on media day is pretty good sign that the front office and the coaching staff aren't the only people hoping the team can make strides this season. With a young team, it's encouraging to see the drive and work ethic of the Wizards already starting out on a good note. Players want to improve and while working out on media day may not seem like a major deal,"

CJ McCollum has played for the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans and experienced multiple coaching staffs and culture shifts. The Washington Wizards began individual workouts on media day, a practice McCollum had not encountered previously. McCollum joins a young Wizards roster as a mentor while GM Will Dawkins and coach Brian Keefe emphasize that improvement must be earned. Early individual sessions and morning workouts demonstrate player-driven work ethic and commitment to development. That early effort signals a culture focused on earning progress and building cohesion ahead of the NBA season.

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