My take on the article is that it was written because dude had an article to write and no worthwhile subject. I think most of the points he raises are red herrings.
Importantly, I don't see the Wiz "structuring their team" dependent on whether MJ comes back. They seem pretty set in acquiring young players that will help in the long term.
The biggest "structure" change that will occur because of MJ is that one or two of the younger players are going to spend more time on the bench this year . So, perhaps Dixon and Jeffries play less this year than they would have if MJ doesn't play. I just can't imagine how that will set back the team's long term development.
The one part of the article I agree with is that MJ shouldn't be trying to play 35 mpg, and he shouldn't be trying to get them at SF. Were I doling out advice, I'd start him and play him maybe token minutes at SF in the beginning of the game, then minutes at SG when Rip is out, and finally time at PG (or SF, depending on matchups) at the end of the game. He'd be getting about 24 mpg total, with most coming from the guard positions.