"The beat writer made it clear that for the Wizards to take the next step, it's in their best interest to put winning on hold in efforts to secure as high of a draft pick as possible. Robbins response to Wizards fans saying "at some point you have to win": "I agree with that, but I don't think it's this year," Robins said. "You have to come away with this upcoming draft with someone that you can say 'if everything goes right with this individual, he will be (at his best) a perennial All-NBA potential player.'""
"The Washington Wizards rebuild has been ongoing for the last couple years and fans are already eagerly looking forward to the process coming to an end. Although the rebuild hasn't been a long process thus far, it's easy to understand why fans are growing impatient considering it's been quite awhile since they've gotten the opportunity to see their team win. After years of losing, it takes a toll on the organization and all parties involved, including the fanbase."
The Washington Wizards have endured multiple losing seasons that have strained the organization and its fanbase. Significant offseason additions including CJ McCollum, Cam Whitmore and rookie Tre Johnson created some momentum but do not fully erase a very low baseline after an 18-win campaign. The most durable path to franchise transformation may be to prioritize draft positioning rather than immediate wins next season. Landing a high draft pick increases the chance to select a player with perennial All-NBA upside, which could change the long-term trajectory more than incremental short-term improvement.
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