Why Wizards Should Be Cautious About Drafting Ace Bailey

As teams prepare to make their selections on NBA Draft Night, many teams like to interview the prospects and get to know them. These interviews could be formal, where it truly feels like an interview. The interviews could also be casual, where you’re simply having a conversation over dinner. Teams also like to invite prospects to their facilities and have them work out for them. Ace Bailey of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights is one prospect who is expected to be one of the best players in the draft. However, he may fall to the Wizards as he has refused to work out and has had interviews with all teams in the league.

His refusal to work out with any team in the league ahead of the NBA Draft isn’t a slight towards any particular team. Some may say he is trying to get to a preferred destination. That may very well be true. It could very well be the Wizards, too. However, if it is not, the Wizards should certainly proceed with caution with drafting Bailey if he is available. 

If a player doesn’t want to play for you nowadays, it will show on the court. Body language speaks volumes to many people. His motor and energy for the team may be affected if he doesn’t want to play for the Wizards. Additionally, refusing to visit teams and work out for them is a red flag because it feels like he may be hiding something.

His height has already been questioned when the league took measurements for the prospects. Is Bailey hiding a potential injury of some sort? Is he not in shape at this time? The Wizards need to proceed with caution if Bailey is available while they are on the clock in the draft.