WAS

2025-26 Season

KYSHAWN GEORGE

Washington Wizards | Forward | 6-8
Kyshawn George
14.8 PPG
5.1 RPG
4.5 APG
29.0 MPG
-1.2 Impact

George produces at an below average rate for a 29-minute workload. 2.6 turnovers per game cost 5.1 points of value nightly.

NET IMPACT BREAKDOWN
Every stat, every credit, every cost — per game average
-1.2
Scoring +8.6
Points 14.8 PPG × +1.00 = +14.8
Missed 2PT 3.4/g × -0.78 = -2.7
Missed 3PT 3.4/g × -0.87 = -3.0
Missed FT 0.5/g × -1.00 = -0.5
Creation +3.8
Assists 4.5/g × +0.50 = +2.2
Off. Rebounds 1.3/g × +1.26 = +1.6
Turnovers -5.1
Turnovers 2.6/g × -1.95 = -5.1
Defense +2.3
Steals 1.0/g × +2.30 = +2.3
Blocks 0.9/g × +0.90 = +0.8
Def. Rebounds 3.8/g × +0.30 = +1.1
Fouls Committed 2.5/g × -0.75 = -1.9
Hustle & Effort +4.1
Contested Shots 6.8/g × +0.20 = +1.4
Deflections 2.5/g × +0.65 = +1.6
Charges Drawn 0.1/g × +2.70 = +0.3
Loose Balls 0.5/g × +0.60 = +0.3
Screen Assists 0.6/g × +0.30 = +0.2
Off. Fouls Drawn 0.1/g uncredited × +2.70 = +0.3
Raw Impact +13.7
Baseline (game-average expected) −14.9
Net Impact
-1.2
34th pctl vs Forwards

About this model: Net Impact can't measure floor spacing, help defense rotations, or playmaking gravity — so wings and guards are slightly undervalued vs bigs. How Net Impact works

SKILL DNA

Percentile rank vs 227 Forwards with 10+ games

Scoring 77th
14.8 PPG
Efficiency 38th
55.2% TS
Playmaking 91th
4.5 APG
Rebounding 64th
5.1 RPG
Rim Protection 54th
0.14/min
Hustle 87th
0.14/min
Shot Creation 50th
0% pullup
TO Discipline 4th
0.09/min

THE SEASON SO FAR

Kyshawn George's opening stretch was defined by a maddening inconsistency, where brilliant scoring outbursts were frequently swallowed whole by catastrophic defensive lapses and poor decision-making. Look no further than his absolute masterclass on 10/24 vs DAL. He erupted for 34 points and posted a staggering +21.6 impact score, fueled entirely by pristine shot selection and immense perimeter gravity. Yet, that offensive brilliance rarely translated to winning basketball on a consistent basis. During 10/28 vs PHI, he stuffed the box score with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, but live-ball turnovers and late defensive rotations dragged his value down to a -0.4 impact. He did occasionally find ways to contribute when his jumper abandoned him, like on 11/22 vs CHI. Despite an ugly 5-for-14 shooting night, elite defensive instincts and relentless activity on the glass salvaged his performance to generate a +5.2 impact score. Ultimately, George spent too many nights bleeding value through structural breakdowns and forced shots inside the arc.

This stretch of the season was defined by maddening inconsistency, with Kyshawn George swinging wildly between two-way dominance and complete offensive meltdowns. Poor shot selection frequently sabotaged his value, bottoming out entirely on 12/23 vs CHA where repeated perimeter misfires resulted in a brutal -20.0 impact score. Even when his jumper connected, hidden costs often dragged him down. During his 12/26 vs TOR performance, he poured in 23 points on highly efficient shooting, yet posted a -0.1 impact because catastrophic defensive lapses on the weak side erased his offensive output. Yet, when he harnessed his physical tools, the upside was terrifying. He erupted for 29 points on 01/17 vs DEN, generating a massive +14.9 impact by pairing his scoring with elite defensive rotations and relentless hustle on loose balls. George clearly has the talent to be an elite wing, but he must stop letting forced shots and mental lapses dictate his nightly value.

IMPACT TIMELINE

Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.

PATTERNS

Boom-or-bust player. George's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~7 points per game.

Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 46% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.

Defensive difference-maker. George consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.

Slight upward trend. First-half impact: -2.7, second-half: +0.3. Modest improvement — possibly settling into a rhythm.

Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 4 games. Longest cold streak: 8 games.

MATCHUP HISTORY

Based on 54 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.

ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM

His shooting stats against each primary defender this season

P. Watson 52.8 poss
FG% 41.7%
3P% 40.0%
PPP 0.3
PTS 16
S. Barnes 50.7 poss
FG% 45.5%
3P% 40.0%
PPP 0.24
PTS 12
B. Mathurin 47.2 poss
FG% 42.9%
3P% 100.0%
PPP 0.19
PTS 9
D. Vassell 45.0 poss
FG% 60.0%
3P% 0.0%
PPP 0.16
PTS 7
M. Bridges 43.8 poss
FG% 0.0%
3P% 0.0%
PPP 0.0
PTS 0
K. Knueppel 38.4 poss
FG% 25.0%
3P% 66.7%
PPP 0.16
PTS 6
D. Daniels 37.8 poss
FG% 0.0%
3P% 0.0%
PPP 0.0
PTS 0
O. Anunoby 37.6 poss
FG% 66.7%
3P% 100.0%
PPP 0.24
PTS 9
A. Green 33.4 poss
FG% 50.0%
3P% 50.0%
PPP 0.36
PTS 12
A. Thompson 33.0 poss
FG% 20.0%
3P% 25.0%
PPP 0.09
PTS 3

ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED

How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.

K. Durant 48.4 poss
FG% 55.6%
3P% 50.0%
PPP 0.37
PTS 18
P. Watson 45.5 poss
FG% 60.0%
3P% 100.0%
PPP 0.33
PTS 15
B. Mathurin 42.8 poss
FG% 42.9%
3P% 50.0%
PPP 0.21
PTS 9
V. Edgecombe 39.8 poss
FG% 40.0%
3P% 50.0%
PPP 0.18
PTS 7
L. Ball 39.5 poss
FG% 53.8%
3P% 44.4%
PPP 0.53
PTS 21
B. Ingram 39.5 poss
FG% 30.0%
3P% 0.0%
PPP 0.3
PTS 12
M. Bridges 35.0 poss
FG% 50.0%
3P% 40.0%
PPP 0.49
PTS 17
O. Anunoby 34.5 poss
FG% 57.1%
3P% 75.0%
PPP 0.38
PTS 13
G. Trent Jr. 33.3 poss
FG% 33.3%
3P% 33.3%
PPP 0.18
PTS 6
T. Maxey 33.2 poss
FG% 50.0%
3P% 33.3%
PPP 0.54
PTS 18

SEASON STATS

48
Games
14.8
PPG
5.1
RPG
4.5
APG
1.0
SPG
0.9
BPG
43.8
FG%
38.1
3P%
80.2
FT%
29.0
MPG

GAME LOG

48 games played