The Wiz Kid: Javale McGee Looks To Become Centerpiece For Washington

With Brendan Haywood's injury and recovery from wrist surgery prolonged, Washington has called on rookie giant Javale McGee. McGee's father was a second-round draft pick of the Portland Trail Blazers in 1985 and his mother was a star in the world of the WNBA so his professional basketball roots aren't exactly concealed. Bred by accomplished athletes, the seven-foot skyscraper-of-a prospect, has ventured off, looking to make his own way and own splash in the pool organized basketball.   At Nevada, McGee averaged 14.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game. The slinky apparent center also displayed pockets of range, shooting a little over 33% from long distance. In addition, he managed to rack up a Nevada sophomore record 92 blocks, previously set by Nick Fazekas. Unfortunately, Fazekas hasn't found post-Nevada success and is currently fighting to stay in the league, attending the Nuggets camp via invite. A variety of spectators believed ... (link)