"Since the departure of John Wall and Bradley Beal, the Wizards haven't exactly had a cornerstone that they could build around. With no building block in place, it's caused the Wizards to take swings on potential hoping that eventually one of their swings would lead to a home run and award them with a player that they could rely on not only now, but for the long-term future."
"Coulibaly was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but Washington has yet to see any of the progress they hoped they would from the French product. The oversized guard entered the league with a unique frame and skillset that gave hope he could develop into one of the best two-way players in the league."
The Washington Wizards continue a long rebuild fueled by an accumulation of young talent resulting from recent mediocre seasons and the departures of John Wall and Bradley Beal. The roster lacks a clear cornerstone, prompting the team to repeatedly take gambles on prospects in hopes one becomes a long-term building block. High draft picks Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson are viewed as the best bets to emerge as foundational players. Bilal Coulibaly, the No. 7 pick in 2023, has shown limited progress, with foul-prone defensive instincts and ongoing offensive struggles weakening his development and raising questions about his role in Washington's future.
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