Kyshawn George: Swiss-Canadian Rising Star with the Washington Wizards
Kyshawn George, born December 12, 2003, is a Swiss-Canadian professional basketball player making his mark with the Washington Wizards of the NBA. After growing up in Monthey, Switzerland, where he won a U16 championship, George developed his skills playing four years with Élan Chalon in France before a standout freshman season with the Miami Hurricanes. He was selected 24th overall in the 2024 NBA draft by the New York Knicks but was immediately traded to the Wizards, making his NBA debut on October 24, 2024. George has quickly set impressive franchise rookie records, becoming the fastest Wizard to reach 100 three-pointers in just 59 games, surpassing Bradley Beal. He also holds the Wizards rookie record for most consecutive games with a made three-pointer, achieving an incredible 31-game streak.