The Washington Wizards have solidified their commitment to forward Justin Champagnie by signing him to a four-year, $10 million contract, as reported by his agent.\u00a0This move reflects the organization\u2019s confidence in Champagnie\u2019s development and his potential to contribute significantly in the coming seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Champagnie\u2019s Journey to the Wizards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Justin Champagnie, 23, began his NBA career as an undrafted free agent in 2021. He had brief stints with the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics before joining the Wizards on a 10-day contract in February 2024.\u00a0His performance during this short tenure earned him a two-way contract with Washington on March 3, 2024, marking the beginning of a promising chapter in his professional journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Impressive Performance and Career Highs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Since joining the Wizards, Champagnie has shown remarkable improvement. In the 2024-25 season, he has averaged career highs across several categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Points:<\/strong> 7.5 per game<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Rebounds:<\/strong> 4.6 per game <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022\u00a0Field Goal Percentage:<\/strong>\u00a050.4%\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Three-Point Percentage:<\/strong> 37.6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notably, in his 15 starts over 40 games this season, Champagnie has averaged 11.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, underscoring his ability to perform effectively as a starter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n G League Accolades<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a two-way player, Champagnie appeared in eight games for the Capital City Go-Go this season, averaging impressive numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Points:<\/strong> 20.0 per game<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Rebounds:<\/strong> 8.5 per game <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Assists:<\/strong> 2.9 per game<\/p>\n\n\n\n