Kyshawn George stuns with career night — makes Wizards' future clear
Kyshawn George has quickly emerged as one of the NBA’s most intriguing young wings. Born in Switzerland and raised around basketball by his father Deon George, he broke through early with a Switzerland U16 national championship in 2016, developed further at France’s Élan Chalon and then moved to the United States to play for the Miami Hurricanes. George entered the NBA after the 2024 draft, when the New York Knicks selected him 24th overall and immediately traded him to the Washington Wizards. The 22-year-old has since become part of Washington’s young core, showing playmaking and versatile scoring that have accelerated both his on-court role and his market value.
Financially, George’s rookie deal runs four years and is worth $14.34 million, with season-by-season figures that include roughly $2.97 million this season, about $3.11 million in his third year and $5.44 million in the final year. The Wizards hold team options on the last two seasons. At the time of writing his net worth is estimated in the $5–7 million range, and his reported career earnings sit around $5.8 million, most of which come from his NBA salary across two seasons with Washington. Those contract terms are typical for a promising young player who could command much larger deals if he continues to develop.
George’s on-court production has backed up the buzz. Across 27 contests this season he’s averaging about 15 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game — encouraging numbers for a 22-year-old wing. He reached a franchise milestone in March by becoming the fastest player in Wizards history to hit 100 three-pointers, doing so in just 59 games and surpassing Bradley Beal’s previous mark. George also delivered a career night that underscores his upside: a 34-point performance with 11 rebounds, seven 3-pointers, three blocks and two steals, a game that highlighted his scoring range, rebounding and defensive activity.
Off the court, George appears to be beginning the endorsement path many young stars follow. He is reportedly associated with Nike and has been seen wearing multiple Nike models, including the Air Zoom GT Cut 3, the Ja 2 and the Sabrina lines. His jerseys and apparel are sold through the NBA store and third-party retailers. At this stage of his career George remains a developing two-way player whose contract structure, statistical progress and growing public profile point toward a rising financial and basketball trajectory if he maintains his current trajectory.
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