Wizards Big Three? Not So Much

The Washington Wizards face some real challenges this season. They’ve gone all-in with the Big Three: Antwan Jamison, Gilbert Arenas, and Caron Butler.  But, the obvious question remains: can these three players carry a team to the finals persevering through an improving Eastern Conference? Let's look at a few factors. Health   Gilbert Arenas may or may not ever be the player that he once was. To date, the list of successful micro-fracture recoveries is limited to Amare Stoudemire, John Stockton, and Jason Kidd. The list of players whose career was effectively ended by surgery includes players such as Penny Hardaway, Allan Houston, Antonio McDyess, and Chris Webber.  You'll notice on the success list, only Amare Stoudemire has the type of game that relies on athleticism that Gilbert Arenas’ does.  With Arenas out till at least December, we're already talking about a Big 2.5. Caron Butler has missed 19 and 24 games the last two seasons, respectively. Can he stay ... (link)