Washington Wizards Get 5th Pick in NBA Draft Lottery

After all of the anticipation had mounted it was a surprising revelation to hear the Washington Wizards envelope be the fifth pick, the worst possible pick for the team to receive. It instantly shattered to hopes for Blake Griffin or Ricky Rubio and started what will surely be a hectic guessing game for the next month. Where do journalists start in predicting what the Wizards will do? This draft class becomes increasingly hard to decipher after the second pick. Ricky Rubio is not a lock to go to Memphis but it is possible. If they pass on the Spaniard it is unlikely Oklahoma City will select him to share minutes with Russell Westbrook. Chad Ford’s first mock draft on ESPN argues that it is possible. However, it seems impossible he will slip past Sacramento at four. This morning Doug Gottlieb of ESPN predicted the top 7, here is what he said for the Wizards:Continue reading "Washington Wizards Get 5th Pick in NBA Draft Lottery"