Power Rankings
Overall Ranking: 14th
Tier: Playoff Hopefuls
Projected Seeding: 7th in East
The entire city of Washington is daydreaming about a potential John Wall-Kevin Durant-offense, but for now (or perhaps forever, as there is absolutely no guarantee that Durant becomes a Wizards this summer) they'll just have to settle for a John Wall-offense. Which is fine. The superstar point guard can command a team at both ends of the floor, in addition to being one of the game's best passers, an excellent defender, and a solid shooter as well. His partner in crime is of course star SG Bradley Beal, who has really taken the next step, particularly on offense, as an all-around scorer. Emerging SF/SG Otto Porter Jr. is finally putting together a solid season, and looks to be the principle replacement for SF Paul Pierce, over both veteran SF Jared Dudley and rookie SF/SG Kelly Oubre Jr, who each provide key wing depth nonetheless. Backup point guards Gary Neal and Ramon Sessions only add to Washington's impressive backcourt. The talent goes downhill quickly, however, when arriving at the team's frontcourt, as C Marcin Gortat, a proficient rebounder and rim protector, is really the only quality player up front. PF/C Nene Hilario, PF Kris Humphries, and others make up a sub-par rotation of big men in the nation's capital. While the backcourt, particularly Wall and Beal, will get Washington into the playoffs, a postseason run or a high seed will be very difficult to attain without a balanced roster, which falls on the shoulders of a mediocre frontcourt.
Overall Ranking: 14th
Tier: Playoff Hopefuls
Projected Seeding: 7th in East
The entire city of Washington is daydreaming about a potential John Wall-Kevin Durant-offense, but for now (or perhaps forever, as there is absolutely no guarantee that Durant becomes a Wizards this summer) they'll just have to settle for a John Wall-offense. Which is fine. The superstar point guard can command a team at both ends of the floor, in addition to being one of the game's best passers, an excellent defender, and a solid shooter as well. His partner in crime is of course star SG Bradley Beal, who has really taken the next step, particularly on offense, as an all-around scorer. Emerging SF/SG Otto Porter Jr. is finally putting together a solid season, and looks to be the principle replacement for SF Paul Pierce, over both veteran SF Jared Dudley and rookie SF/SG Kelly Oubre Jr, who each provide key wing depth nonetheless. Backup point guards Gary Neal and Ramon Sessions only add to Washington's impressive backcourt. The talent goes downhill quickly, however, when arriving at the team's frontcourt, as C Marcin Gortat, a proficient rebounder and rim protector, is really the only quality player up front. PF/C Nene Hilario, PF Kris Humphries, and others make up a sub-par rotation of big men in the nation's capital. While the backcourt, particularly Wall and Beal, will get Washington into the playoffs, a postseason run or a high seed will be very difficult to attain without a balanced roster, which falls on the shoulders of a mediocre frontcourt.