The rookie – one of four first-year players on the Wizards roster this season – appeared in 68 games, averaging 26.5 minutes, 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in the process.

There were challenges, like tough losses and an ankle injury that sidelined him for a bit.

There were positives, though, too.

In a March win over the Detroit Pistons, George became the fastest Wizards rookie to connect on 100 3-pointers, needing just 59 games to reach that mark. That surpassed Bradley Beal’s effort during the 2012-13 season when he needed 60 games to reach that threshold.

George also set another Wizards rookie record this season, making at least one 3-pointer in 31 straight games.

But it wasn’t just his sharp shooting that made an impression.

“He’s grown tremendously. He always had a good feel for the game, which we liked. Size, vision, but it’s his defense that has really improved tremendously. The last month and a half, he’s been able to guard multiple positions,” Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said of George in March. “We’ve always loved his playmaking. We’re putting the ball in his hands more and I think he has a bright future.

“The amount of work and time that he puts in, it’s really a credit to him. He’s been that way since we drafted him from day one, really studious with his craft and his game.”

For his part, George credits his time at Miami with helping prepare him for his NBA journey.

A native of Monthey, Switzerland, George used his time in Coral Gables to adjust to the American game.

He appeared in 30 games during his lone season as a Hurricane, starting 13. Twelve times, he scored in double digits. And he was the only ACC freshman to average at least seven points and three rebounds per game while playing less than 25 minutes.

All of that, combined with his international experience and 6-foot-8 frame, helped make him a first-round NBA draft pick last June.

“Just being able to see the American game and work on my personal skills, I think [Miami] did a great job of having people around me that pushed me to get better,” George said. “They just gave me the opportunity to showcase what I could do.”