Wizards stars critical of teammates 'worried about who's getting shots'

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After Friday's loss to the Sacramento Kings dropped the Washington Wizards to 1-4 to start the season, the team's leaders sounded off on the issues plaguing the organization.

"Sometimes, we have our own agendas on the floor, whether it's complaining about shots, complaining about playing time, complaining about whatever it may be," Bradley Beal said after the game, according to The Athletic's Fred Katz. "We're worried about the wrong s---, and that's not where our focus needs to be. And it's just going to continue to hurt us."

John Wall concurred with his backcourt mate's assessment.

"We've got guys that's worried about who's getting shots. …You should never worry about that," Wall said. "No matter if you're missing or making shots, you gotta be able to compete on the other end. You can't do it on both ends of the floor, you don't need to be playing."

While neither Beal nor Wall cited which players they were alluding to, Wizards head coach Scott Brooks was more direct.

"Otto (Porter Jr.), he has to just keep playing and can't worry about your shots and worry about your shots made," Brooks said after the game.

Of the Wizards' top five players in terms of field goals attempted per game (FGA) last season - Beal, Wall, Porter, and forwards Kelly Oubre Jr., and Markieff Morris - Porter is the only player whose output has decreased so far this season:

The Wizards' next opportunity to right the ship is Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers, but even if they continue to flounder, there's precedence for the team overcoming a disastrous start. Just two years ago, the Wizards started the season 2-8, ultimately finishing 49-33 and advancing to the second round of the playoffs.