Free Agency Shouldn't Alter Wizards Draft Plans

Outsiders are certainly concerned as to how the newcomers will alter the Wizards' list of prioritized offseason additions. ESPN's Jeremy Woo, for one, certainly considers Young a monkey wrench in the strategies of any fans looking to add a young point guard to Washington's ranks.

"Young's presence is the main consideration because it might (and should) prevent Washington from targeting a true point guard in the draft," the draft specialist said. "Young and his max contract are expected to be in the fold for the foreseeable future, which likely rules out players such as Kingston Flemings (Houston), Darius Acuff (Arkansas) and Mikel Brown (Louisville) from Washington's plans."

Should Any All-Stars Deter Washington's Plans?

Young isn't even the only established veteran who's already begun threatening the Wizards' long-term building operation. While his extension opportunity is rapidly approaching, Davis still has another year to go before he'll be faced with a player option.

And unlike Young, Davis is deep into his 30s. He'll be set to commence his 16th season next year, and the list of injuries that the future Hall of Famer has had to endure is the stuff of legend around the league. He should likely factor into the Wizards' draft plans even less than Young is.

Neither of consensus top-three picks and perimeter scorers Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa should have their cases come down to whether they'll interfere with one of the elder contributors on the Wizards, and that same logic should apply to potential-No. 1 overall pick Cameron Boozer. While his fit alongside the still-ascending Alex Sarr and the proven quantity in Davis may seem redundant, he's much more worthy of an investment than practically any currently-rostered Wizard.

If it's been said before, it's been said a thousand times; best player available should remain the front office's priority should they hit the jackpot and snag an elite pick in the drawing order, and just because the known stars are on the roster doesn't mean that they'll be as instrumental to the team's long-term scheme as their own draftees are to the program. Falling a little further in the order and facing the second prospect tier of point guard prodigies is one thing, but don't expect any funny business if they literally hit the lottery.