Don’t Go Blank On Blatche

Not that Jared Jefferies panned out in New York or anything, but the Wizards are making moves to sign similar swingman Andray Blatche to a three-year, $11 million deal.

Blatche averaged slightly under 4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game last season, but his 6-11, 248 pound frame is size that the team sorely needs, and will look to develop the second year forward with extended playing time.

It’s no secret the Wizards have an extended history of letting good players go to develop elsewhere. Hell, with the departures of Rip Hamilton, Ben Wallace and Rasheed Wallace all in some form thanks to the Wizards/Bullets, the Pistons championship banner should read ‘2003 NBA Champions (Via Washington). At least Grunfeld knows this, and knows when to hold em’ and when to fold em’.

Blatche may never be Kevin Garnett, but it’s remotely possible for him to be Jared Jefferies with a pair.