Washington Wizards 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread

One more year of sucking should yield us one more high lottery pick and complete the team.

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For anyone wondering she's 6'3.

I am pumped about the Celtics pick. Been watching Brooks for awhile at PC and he is a gamer.

I am pumped about the Celtics pick. Been watching Brooks for awhile at PC and he is a gamer.

Never mind they trade him late last night, that sucks.

I'm intrigued by the Mack pick... It would be great if he turned out to be a Kyle Lowry-type perimeter defender.

I'll just have to warm up to Vesely some time... Wall's got athletes that can run with him now. With Singleton on board, we're building a defensive presence too.

The term "alley oop" will now take on a whole new dimention with Vesely at the 3 and McGee at the 5 running the floor with John Wall. Defenses' will have their hands full protecting the rim. I agree....Singleton and Mack both excellent defensive players.

Providing the fanbase continue to exhibit patience, I envision the Wizards being more than just an afterthought in a few years. I admire the way they're going about their business after the break-up.

Great picks. Vesely....GREAT pick. I was hoping they'd pick Mack when I saw he was still there. Singleton should be a solid player too. Not a star, but solid.

Nice draft. Building a bright future after the housecleaning.

Also, Derrick Williams > Kyrie Irving.

The Cavs blew it. Irving is unproven (11 games in college?) and possibly NOT a team player. When he came back, he played well...and his team lost, looking horrible.

Irving is talented, but not #1-pick talented. Derrick Williams is a better player in my opinion. I may have even taken Brandon Knight over Irving. I just think there's too much risk with that kid.

A lot of the pundits really liked the Wizards draft this year. I don't think I've seen them with anything lower then an A-.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS GRADE: A
Round 1: Jan Vesely (6), Chris Singleton (18, obtained from Atlanta)

Round 2: Shelvin Mack (34)

Analysis: This was a critical summer for the Wizards. Drafting John Wall was easy last year. This year, the challenge was to surround him with players who complement his talents. Mission accomplished.

Vesely is one of the most athletic forwards in the draft and should be great flying up and down the floor with Wall. Singleton is also a terrific athlete and the best defender in the draft. Factor in Shelvin Mack as a solid backup guard at No. 34, and the Wizards came away more athletic and tougher. That's a great draft.

Also, Derrick Williams > Kyrie Irving.

The Cavs blew it. Irving is unproven (11 games in college?) and possibly NOT a team player. When he came back, he played well...and his team lost, looking horrible.

Irving is talented, but not #1-pick talented. Derrick Williams is a better player in my opinion. I may have even taken Brandon Knight over Irving. I just think there's too much risk with that kid.

Totally agree... They should have built around Williams and Knight, as both of those players would play off each other well. I did like the Tristan Thompson pick, however. Cavs fans will need to be even more patient with us, however... Irving and Thompson are going to take a few seasons to develop.

Rumor that Howard is being traded to the lakers this weekend for Bynum, odom, and first round draft picks. Deal is supposedly done, but I can't confirm