"Bilal Coulibaly was selected with the No. 7 overall pick by the Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft. The oversized guard's skillset and size mixed with his defensive instincts made him one of the most unique prospects that many felt if he could develop his offensive game would allow for him to become one of the most elite two-way players in the league."
"Throughout his three seasons in the league, Coulibaly has shown flashes of that scouting report proving true. However, those flashes haven't been consistent enough to allow for the Wizards or their fanbase to believe that Coulibaly might not be a bust after all. For a fanbase who's grown accustomed to swing and misses from the Wizards, the overwhelming idea that Coulibaly may be yet another bust has become the overwhelming belief surrounding the Wizards wing."
Washington has repeatedly selected near the top of the NBA Draft Lottery but has struggled to find contributors who push the team back into Eastern Conference contention. The 2024 draft additions Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George provide promising building blocks after emerging as hidden gems in a weak class. Bilal Coulibaly, a No. 7 overall pick in 2023, offers unique size, defensive instincts and physical tools that project as elite two-way potential if his offense develops. Coulibaly has produced flashes over three NBA seasons, but inconsistent offensive impact and frequent lapses have left his long-term upside uncertain and fan expectations wary.
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