Overview

• Kyshawn George, raised in Switzerland, will play his first NBA pre-season game in Montreal, where his father was raised.
• George was drafted 24th overall by the New York Knicks and traded to the Washington Wizards, joining their rebuilding efforts.
• The 6-foot-8 player averaged 7.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists for the Miami Hurricanes last season.
• His family in Montreal, including his grandmother and cousins, will be supporting him during the game at the Bell Centre.
• George's major adjustment to the NBA involves learning new terminology and habits necessary for professional play.