{"id":161235,"date":"2025-10-02T07:29:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=161235"},"modified":"2025-10-02T07:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T11:29:56","slug":"wizards-sophomore-reveals-sparks-hope-for-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/10\/02\/wizards-sophomore-reveals-sparks-hope-for-fans\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizards Sophomore Reveals Sparks Hope For Fans"},"content":{"rendered":"

It goes without saying that the Washington Wizards’ sophomores are the foundation for the future of the franchise. The Wizards hope that Alex Sarr<\/a>, Bub Carrington<\/a>, Kyshawn George<\/a>, and AJ Johnson<\/a> can develop into real forces in the league. This week, those four players left fans with lots to look forward to heading into the future.<\/p>\n

Wizard Sophomores Reveal Weight Gain Every Fan Was Hoping For<\/h2>\n

NBA media day is usually the time for offseason developments to be put on record<\/a>. With that being said, Washington’s sophomore quartet gained a combined 56 pounds<\/a> since last season. The weight room is so important for younger players; though basketball is technically a non-contact sport, players are often being asked to battle physically. For teenagers, especially those with naturally slight frames, building up their strength is essential to their ability to match up with veterans.<\/p>\n

It also helps a franchise that’s trying to set a new sense of competition and discipline build that winning culture.<\/p>\n

Alex Sarr<\/h3>\n

Sarr gained the most weight, with an impressive 19 pounds being put on since last season. Frankly, out of all the players on the Wizards roster, he needed to put on the most weight. Last season, he weighed in at just 205 pounds as a true 7-footer. He’s still as lean as a telephone pole. Nevertheless, the weight will help him be more durable and physical down low. In fact, those gains were being showcased in his offseason play.<\/a><\/p>\n

Heavily criticized for his non-physical play as a rookie, Sarr bulking up should be a jab at all the critics moving forward. The Wizards will definitely look to put the 2024 No. 2 pick’s newfound physicality to good use.<\/p>\n

Kyshawn George<\/h3>\n

George added “[four] pounds of muscle” this offseason (h\/t Locked On Wizards) and now weighs 209 pounds.<\/p>\n

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Kyshawn George says he put on 4 lbs of muscle this past summer<\/p>\n

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