"The Washington Wizards bad luck has been put on full display over the last few years. From earning the No. 2 overall pick in arguably the weakest NBA Draft in years, to being snubbed of a top five pick as a whole in last offseason's NBA Draft Lottery despite being tied for the highest chances to earn the top pick, it's clear that the Wizards misfortune over the years has been largely due to the team's horrendous luck."
"Harper, who was selected with the No. 2 overall pick, was closley regarded as the second-best prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, but many projected that he could be the best player in the class in the long haul. Furthermore, the fact that he would have answered the Wizards biggest roster question giving the team their point guard of the future makes the fact that Washington wasn't even given the chance to land him that much more difficult to deal with."
The Washington Wizards have endured persistent draft and lottery misfortunes, including landing the No. 2 pick in a weak draft and being snubbed in last offseason's lottery despite high odds. The franchise watched a missed asset, Deni Avdija, emerge elsewhere while roster questions remained. Last offseason's Draft Lottery denial prevented the team from acquiring Dylan Harper, a prospect many viewed as capable of becoming the class's best long-term player. Harper's arrival addressed a major point-guard need that the Wizards still face. Harper showcased his impact with 24 points in the Spurs' 119-94 win over Washington.
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