The Official Washington Wizards Thread

[SiCkSoULjA]

I think we need to pick two of Crawford, Seraphin, Singleton, Vesely, and Booker and then move the other three. We're wasting them trying to develop all five at once.

Agreed,

Crawford and Booker are who they are and I don't think will not get any better, both are decent and deserving too be on a nba roster.

Vesley, Seraphin and Singleton pick 1 and try too develop him or just move the hell on totally, Seraphin chucks more than crawford he reminds me of Nick Young at the PF position. Theres no shot he will not take last night he took at least 2 shots a few steps from the 3 point line made one but still, His hook shots can look terrible at times, he doesn't pick up any fouls and on the defensive end he doesn't give his all. Reminds me of a bad big baby davis which out the skills and hustle. I don't think you keep Crawford and Seraphin. Just think last year we had Crawford, Nick Young and Seraphin all 3 haven't seen a shot they didn't like, then top that off with my boy Blatche and well what a terrible team. Crawford brings a few other things too the table he can facilitate well at times, I like him coming off the bench as instant offense.

Singleton and Vesley belongs in the D league they are either terrible or simply no where near ready. Singleton can maybe develope into a decent defensive player and a spot up 3 point shooter, Vesley I am not sure what his potential is, I am not a fan either one.

[stevemcqueen1]

Orlando Magic win the first overall pick in the draft, select Nerlens Noel.

Bobcats get the second pick, select Shabazz Muhammad

Cleveland gets the third pick, select Cody Zeller

New Orleans gets the fourth pick, select Ben McLemore

Washington Wizards get the fifrth pick, screwed. They select Alex Len.

2014 NBA Draft:

With the first pick in the draft, the Seattle Supersonics select Andrew Wiggins

[earl]

Orlando Magic win the first overall pick in the draft, select Nerlens Noel.

Bobcats get the second pick, select Shabazz Muhammad

Cleveland gets the third pick, select Cody Zeller

New Orleans gets the fourth pick, select Ben McLemore

Washington Wizards get the fifrth pick, screwed. They select Alex Len.

2014 NBA Draft:

With the first pick in the draft, the Seattle Supersonics select Andrew Wiggins

you know thats exactly whats going to happen. we are cursed or the league is fixed. or both. That said i remember when the front office and Wes Unseld were in love w/ Jerry Stackhouse. everyone was convinced that he would be the next MJ. and the bullets had to "settle" for Rasheed Wallace and everyone was salty. Point is, there is no sure thing and players can be found through out the draft. we just need to bring in guys that can contribute and try to develop them. But i agree if we don't get a top 4 pick i'll be extremely disappointed.

---------- Post added February-5th-2013 at 09:45 AM ----------

I must be a masochist. There is literally nothing entertaining about watching Eric Bledsoe take his former teammate and the #1 pick to school.

With every passing game I become more and more convinced that Wall is not a player you build a team around.

think wall is young jason kidd. look at their numbers pretty damn close. Kidd struggled w/ turnovers and scoring early on. His jumper was just as bad if not worse then John Wall's. Both are killer in transition and natural PG's but cannot be a realiable option to score the basket. over the years Kidd developed a set shot and i have no doubt wall can too but i don't think he'll ever be a prolific scorer. hopefully we won't have to trade away wall and eventually get him back to win a championship like Dallas did. well if it means we get the next Dirk i guess i'd take that.

---------- Post added February-5th-2013 at 09:46 AM ----------

I must be a masochist. There is literally nothing entertaining about watching Eric Bledsoe take his former teammate and the #1 pick to school.

With every passing game I become more and more convinced that Wall is not a player you build a team around.

I think wall is a young jason kidd. look at their numbers pretty damn close. Kidd struggled w/ turnovers and scoring early on. His jumper was just as bad if not worse then John Wall's. Both are killer in transition and natural PG's but cannot be a realiable option to score the basket. over the years Kidd developed a set shot and i have no doubt wall can too but i don't think he'll ever be a prolific scorer. hopefully we won't have to trade away wall and eventually get him back to win a championship like Dallas did. well if it means we get the next Dirk i guess i'd take that.

[RonArtest15]

Orlando Magic win the first overall pick in the draft, select Nerlens Noel.

Bobcats get the second pick, select Shabazz Muhammad

Cleveland gets the third pick, select Cody Zeller

New Orleans gets the fourth pick, select Ben McLemore

Washington Wizards get the fifrth pick, screwed. They select Alex Len.

2014 NBA Draft:

With the first pick in the draft, the Seattle Supersonics select Andrew Wiggins

Give me Otto Porter at 5....I honestly want nothing to do with Alex Len.

[Destino]

I wouldn't mind Alex Len. I'd prefer him over Noel, who I want no part of on this team. He won't be nearly as effective in the NBA and his offensive game is 4 years away. Len puts up more points, in less time, in a variety of ways, with less coaching and player talent around him. He's also got more of a natural centers build.

I'm done with players that are missing fundamental skills and size but ooh they can jump and run and stuff! No no no a thousand times no.

[Hersh]

I honestly want nothing to do with Alex Len.

I second this and I'm not sure what people see in him that translates to anything but maybe a rotation player in the NBA. He doesn't seem to have the necessary quickness and that guys at the next level will go right around him.

[stevemcqueen1]

I wouldn't mind Alex Len. I'd prefer him over Noel, who I want no part of on this team. He won't be nearly as effective in the NBA and his offensive game is 4 years away. Len puts up more points, in less time, in a variety of ways, with less coaching and player talent around him. He's also got more of a natural centers build.

I'm done with players that are missing fundamental skills and size but ooh they can jump and run and stuff! No no no a thousand times no.

Noel is a no brainer IMO. He's a worthy first overall pick and we'd be lucky to get him.

[Destino]

I second this and I'm not sure what people see in him that translates to anything but maybe a rotation player in the NBA. He doesn't seem to have the necessary quickness and that guys at the next level will go right around him.

He alters shots without jumping and often stays down on fakes. He has a lot of variety to his offensive game. He has great size. I think he's quick enough to play center which doesn't require tremendous speed. Speed at center only matters if the strength or outside shooting is there to prevent stronger player from negating it.

---------- Post added February-5th-2013 at 11:24 AM ----------

Noel is a no brainer IMO. He's a worthy first overall pick and we'd be lucky to get him.

Defensive centers aren't players to build around. He's narrow, skinny, and has zero offensive game. I don't think he will ever have a good offensive game. Teams will fall in love with his athleticism but he's a project lacking ideal size.

[stevemcqueen1]

Defensive centers aren't players to build around. He's narrow, skinny, and has zero offensive game. I don't think he will ever have a good offensive game. Teams will fall in love with his athleticism but he's a project lacking ideal size.

He does have an offensive game. Personally I think he's got as good a body as Len and I think he's stronger than Len is today. I think he's a good deal better than Len overall. Len is an extremely inconsistent player too.

[lovetoaster]

I second this and I'm not sure what people see in him that translates to anything but maybe a rotation player in the NBA. He doesn't seem to have the necessary quickness and that guys at the next level will go right around him.

I agree. I just have never been that impressed with him. I have seen a good amount of his games, probably not as many as some Terp fans, but quite a few. And I have seen him play really well, and I have seen him look overmatched. He definintely has the size, but I don't think there is anything else that overwhelms me enough to take him that high in the draft.

[Destino]

I've watched Noel wanting to like him and I don't see an offensive game. No back to the basket game. No face up game. No shooting. It's all built on being the best athlete on the floor and that doesn't translate. He's not as tall as Len, he's got a smaller frame, hes much lighter, and they might have the same wingspan. I do not agree that he's stronger where it counts, legs and base.

I don't think much of Nerlens game translates to the NBA and Lens game works better in the NBA. Neither is a franchise player though.

[Gator Bait]

We need to trade the pick for a veteran wing ....preferably a big one who can play 2/3/4. We have too many young players on this team. I wish we still had Caron Butler...he would be a nice fit here.

[RonArtest15]

We need to trade the pick for a veteran wing ....preferably a big one who can play 2/3/4. We have too many young players on this team. I wish we still had Caron Butler...he would be a nice fit here.

What vet wing player would you trade our (supposed) top-5 pick for? Rudy gay wasn't worth it...and I'm not sure who else is (that's available). If we keep the pick, I'm all for Otto Porter. He'd be an amazing fit on the roster.

[Fight4RGIII]

Danny Granger MIGHT be a target with Paul George turning into a star. Granger might be declining though but I think his contact is over after the 2013-2014 season

[RonArtest15]

Danny Granger MIGHT be a target with Paul George turning into a star. Granger might be declining though but I think his contact is over after the 2013-2014 season

I wouldn't give up a top-5 pick for a soon-to-be 30, Danny Granger. His #'s have gone down every year since 2008. If we could add him w/o giving up our draft pick, I'd consider it.