The second place is re-employed! He played 31 games last season + was traded. He is only 26 years old. Does he still have a chance?

On July 11, according to ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania, free agent Marvin Bagley III has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Washington Wizards to return to his old club.

This 2018 NBA No. 2 pick, after 7 years of wandering career, returned to the Wizards again to try to prove that he still has NBA-level strength. At the 2018 draft, Bagley made an amazing performance at Duke University and was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the second place, beating Doncic and Trae Young. However, his career has not gone as smoothly as expected.

Kings Period (2018-2022): Average 13.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, but was frequently injured and never realized his talent.

Pistons period (2022-2024): He became the main player for a short time, averaging 12 points and 5.9 rebounds per game, but the team's record is poor.

Wizards & Grizzlies (2024-2025): Last season, the Wizards averaged 4.4 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, and was later traded to the Grizzlies. G1 made 8 of 8 shots in the playoffs and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. In his seven-year career, Bagley has been in four teams, averaging 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, shooting 51.8% from the field, but only 29% of three-pointers. His defensive and shooting shortcomings make it difficult for him to find a stable position in the modern NBA.

Wizards are currently in the reconstruction period, and only need a basic salary contract to sign Bagley, and there is almost no salary pressure. However, Bagley's problem is still obvious - lack of stable projection, average defense, and great potential for injury. If he cannot improve, he may continue to hover on the edge of the NBA.

For Bagley, this one-year contract may be the "last try" of his NBA career. If you can perform stably in the Wizards, you may be able to win a longer contract; if you are still in a sluggish position, you may completely fade out of the league.

From the "second genius" to the "roneous player", Bagley's NBA career is full of regrets. Now that the Wizard has given him a chance to salvation, can he seize it? Next season, we may witness the final fate of the 26-year-old insider.