The Washington Wizards faced a disappointing outcome in the NBA draft lottery, securing the sixth overall pick despite having one of the best odds for the top selection. After a challenging season marked by an 18-64 record, the team hoped to capitalize on a higher draft position. General Manager Will Dawkins acknowledged the odds and expressed a measured optimism about building their young core. The Wizards now face a competitive draft where they could use their sixth pick to further develop their team, even as top talents are likely to be off the board by that selection.
The Wizards entered as one of three teams with the best odds for the No. 1 pick; the lowest they could pick was No. 6. As the cards were drawn, their logo arrived at the sixth spot - a painful result after an 18-64 season.
General Manager Will Dawkins gave a measured response after the draw, acknowledging the team's position by saying, 'We started the day with zero, and we walked away with six.'
Dawkins emphasized that with the sixth pick, the Wizards have a chance to add to their young core, but they may miss out on top talents likely to be drafted earlier.
Despite the disappointment of the draft result, Dawkins expressed optimism, indicating that the Wizards' pick could be an eventual starter in what he called a 'deep draft.'
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