Wizards guard/forward Isaac Bonga will remain in D.C. for his third NBA season in 2020-21, as Washington has officially guaranteed his $1,663,861 salary, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic.
The 6-foot-8 21-year-old was drafted by the Lakers with the No. 39 pick in 2018 and sent to Washington as part of Los Angeles’ Anthony Davis deal last summer. The German Bonga began his pro career with the Skyliners Frankfurt of the BBL before entering the NBA draft in 2018.
Bonga emerged as a significant young contributor during his sophomore season with the Wizards, who qualified for the NBA’s Orlando resumption before ultimately falling short of qualifying for a play-in game to appear in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bonga appeared in 66 games for Washington, including 49 starts, averaging 5.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per contests. He also developed an outside shot while with the Wizards, connecting on 35.2 percent of his 1.1 three-point looks per night.
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