Talking about Andray Blatche would be too easy, so let's talk about James Singleton. When he first came to DC, I jokingly called him "Big Game James," as a silly reference to Hall-Of-Famer James Worthy. However, the nickname has stuck because he's been so good. Singleton comes in and gets the Wizards' second unit going with great energy plays, solid picks and great blocked shots. He's become a clubhouse leader and personifies the new Wizards: overlooked, scrappy and cast aside by their old teams.

Alas, with everything Wizards, Singleton sprained his ankle and has barely played the last two games. The Wizards have missed him badly in both games. I never thought I'd say that.