Best/Worst Draft Scenarios
(#19 pick)
Best Case Scenario: Someone slips to #19
Let me get this straight: this is not going to happen, or at least it is extremely unlikely. We’re talking borderline top-10 talents that the Wizards will be craving here, namely PF/C Frank Kaminsky. With holes at both forward spots depending on how free agency shakes out with SF Paul Pierce, Washington needs an impact player to complement their star-studded backcourt of PG John Wall and SG Bradley Beal. Kaminsky would be beyond ideal, and so would guys like PF/C Bobby Portis. Really any of the forwards projected to go in the early and mid-teens sliding down to #18 would be a dream scenario for Washington --
whether they can immediately contribute or not. It’s unlikely, and they’ll probably have to settle for a longer-term project instead, but not impossible for a talented player to be available at #19.
Worst Case Scenario: Having to reach on likely Harrell or Hollis-Jefferson
If someone doesn’t “slip” to 19, than the Wizards would actually find themselves on the wrong edge of a tier at number 19 -- there would be a considerable drop-off in talent from #18 to #19. Needing a forward, Washington would have to pass on guards such as Jerian Grant, Tyus Jones, and R.J Hunter. Assuming they keep the pick, this would leave them looking a few spots lower on their draft board for someone who fills a need at a forward spot, and the Wizards would probably have to settle for Louisville’s PF Montrezl Harrell. He’s still an excellent player that can thrive in the right role, however. He has a high motor, is extremely energetic and athletic too, which makes up for his lack of size (6’8”) and all adds up to him being an excellent defender: combined 2.1 blocks and steals per game. His motor also helps offset his lack of size in the rebounding department as well, as he averaged 9.2 boards a game. Harrell has also begun to add a three-point shot to his arsenal, but he’s still an inconsistent shooter and has to rely more on his skillset and energy to score, something he does decently well (15.7 points per game), but again: his lack of size really limits him. Harrell is also not the best free throw shooter at just 60%. He’s talented, energetic and could complement Wall and Beal nicely, but Harrell is just too small to have a very high ceiling.
(#19 pick)
Best Case Scenario: Someone slips to #19
Let me get this straight: this is not going to happen, or at least it is extremely unlikely. We’re talking borderline top-10 talents that the Wizards will be craving here, namely PF/C Frank Kaminsky. With holes at both forward spots depending on how free agency shakes out with SF Paul Pierce, Washington needs an impact player to complement their star-studded backcourt of PG John Wall and SG Bradley Beal. Kaminsky would be beyond ideal, and so would guys like PF/C Bobby Portis. Really any of the forwards projected to go in the early and mid-teens sliding down to #18 would be a dream scenario for Washington --
whether they can immediately contribute or not. It’s unlikely, and they’ll probably have to settle for a longer-term project instead, but not impossible for a talented player to be available at #19.
Worst Case Scenario: Having to reach on likely Harrell or Hollis-Jefferson
If someone doesn’t “slip” to 19, than the Wizards would actually find themselves on the wrong edge of a tier at number 19 -- there would be a considerable drop-off in talent from #18 to #19. Needing a forward, Washington would have to pass on guards such as Jerian Grant, Tyus Jones, and R.J Hunter. Assuming they keep the pick, this would leave them looking a few spots lower on their draft board for someone who fills a need at a forward spot, and the Wizards would probably have to settle for Louisville’s PF Montrezl Harrell. He’s still an excellent player that can thrive in the right role, however. He has a high motor, is extremely energetic and athletic too, which makes up for his lack of size (6’8”) and all adds up to him being an excellent defender: combined 2.1 blocks and steals per game. His motor also helps offset his lack of size in the rebounding department as well, as he averaged 9.2 boards a game. Harrell has also begun to add a three-point shot to his arsenal, but he’s still an inconsistent shooter and has to rely more on his skillset and energy to score, something he does decently well (15.7 points per game), but again: his lack of size really limits him. Harrell is also not the best free throw shooter at just 60%. He’s talented, energetic and could complement Wall and Beal nicely, but Harrell is just too small to have a very high ceiling.