Editor's Note: Kevin Broom has written for Real GM and the Washington Post's Box Seats blog, as well as occasionally commenting and contributing to Bullets Forever. He sent me this piece on JaVale McGee that follows. Thanks to Kevin for providing the insight. -Mike

Many Wizards fans are excited about the play of Javale McGee. The general sentiment is this: McGee has improved and he's still young. The action they want: The Wizards need to lock him up now rather than risk seeing him leave in free agency.

Evidence to support the "he's improved" claim usually includes:

• an expanded offensive repertoire -- specifically the hook and the post-up series
• better rebounding, and
• leading the league in blocked shots.

I am not here to terminate all talk of a McGee extension. He has otherworldly physical ability, and I've seen signs of development when I watch the games. I think he's getting better.

But, there's enough evidence to suggest that pumping the brakes on contract talks would be a wise course of action for the Wizards.

Here's why.

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