Glen Rice

Glen Rice, the 35th-overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, is hoping to crack the Washington Wizards' regular rotation this season. He played just 11 games as a rookie, averaging 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.1 blocks in 10 minutes per game. The Wizards essentially used just three players at the shooting guard and small forward spots last season, with Bradley Beal, Trevor Ariza, and Martell Webster combining to play nearly 98 minutes per game. Ariza has been swapped out for Paul Pierce, and while Pierce doesn't figure to match the 35 minutes Ariza played last season, the Wizards may still be able to get by with just three rotation wing players. Rice, a decent shooter with good size and rebounding skills for his position, made a strong case for a rotation spot at the Las Vegas Summer League, where he averaged 25.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks in six games. Alas, his excellent showing doesn't change the nature of a crowded situation, and Rice's opportunity to crack the rotation may ultimately depend on the extent of the Wizards' confidence in Webster's health.