The Washington Wizards, despite losing to the Toronto Raptors on Friday, are off to a 4-2 start this season. But what is behind this hot start? I believe that the driving force is the improved all-around play of point guard John Wall.
Wall has been important for a Wizards squad that has lost several role players to injury, lending a helping hand as a passer, scorer and defender.
Scoring
Wall has continued his improved play from last season, averaging virtually the same amount of points with 19.2 points per game.
Even with the same amount of scoring, Wall has improved his shooting percentage to 44 percent, which also ties a career-high mark. The former University of Kentucky guard is averaging above 40 percent from every distance except three-point range, including 40 percent from 16 feet out to the three-point line.
As a matter of fact, Wall is averaging a career-high percentage from three feet out to the three-point line.
According to Zach Harper of CBSSports.com, Wall's improved jumper is only making it more difficult on defenses:
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