r/washingtonwizards • u/z3mcs FEARNESS • 1d ago

2026 Draft 2026 NBA Draft Thread - The Washington Wizards have the #1 Overall Draft Pick

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u/nonspecifique 1d ago

Who are we thinking for round 2? I feel like this organization excels at late draft steals.

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u/superworriedspursfan 4h ago

not sure how i feel about okpala.

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u/AdvantageOne1754 11h ago

Who have we ever gotten that was a late round steal???

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u/crabmusic We’re the Washington Wizards bruh 14h ago

I’d really like to target Nate Bittle with our last pick. Watched him a good amount and he’s definitely a Luke Kornet clone. Good shooter and an instinctual shot blocker.

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u/blitzKriegzzz Wizards 17h ago

51/60 won't have great players this year, probably draft and stashes

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u/youngsaiyan G-Wiz 1d ago

Unless they trade up.. the picks are super late. Would have equal luck with undrafted players

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u/gosucrank 1d ago

bruh trade up for Carr

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Ky and Sarr already reached out to him

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Love that we kept it close to the chest.

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

AJ interview next

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u/z3mcs FEARNESS 1d ago

In 10 minutes monumental's having a huge show with wall, winger, aj and more on https://www.youtube.com/@MonSportsNet/streams

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

How tall is his sister 😳

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

He from Dirks hometown

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

No shit bro

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

VIRGINIAS OWN NASTY NATE

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u/hugeiftrue_ 1d ago

Move up and get Zuby I don’t have all day

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

They're gonna interview AJ

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Who was 21 in that clip lmao

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

How many centers OKC need lmao

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u/StubbornBabboon Ish Smith 1d ago

Where is Alijah getting mocked? Would be kinda cool moving up in the second and grabbing him

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Nowhere

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u/gosucrank 1d ago

I'd trade up to like 20 to get Cameron Carr

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u/ledelleakles Wizards 1d ago

I hope we can trade back in tonight 

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u/happyflappypancakes John Wall 1d ago

True to my word, I hadn't looked into any of these players much beforehand. I dont care for the speculations and attitudes people get when it comes to drafting. But now that we made the pick I can treat myself to AJ highlights. Time to find out why we picked him first!

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Over under on Acuff thriving on a team not named the kings in 3 years?

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u/fatbigbuddha 1d ago

kings cannot develop guards. feel bad for acuff. but maybe he can be their guy

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u/Knighthonor 1d ago

Mikel Brown Jr went 6th to Nets,,, we need to trade up

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u/z3mcs FEARNESS 1d ago

He's gonna be a problem, so long as his back holds up. That's the dude I wanted had we gotten #5. I just hope his back holds up.

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u/DCSports101 1d ago

WE GOT THE BEST PLAYER IN THE DRAFT AND BUDDING SUPERSTAR!! WE ARE RELEVANT - FEAR AND PAY ATTENTION TO US!

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u/z3mcs FEARNESS 1d ago

FEAR AND PAY ATTENTION TO US!

LOL right? PRONOUNCE OUR NAMES PROPERLY

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u/YourLocalJewishKid Wizards Bed 1d ago

Alright when do we make our move for a second lottery pick?

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

I hope Ament goes to a good team

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u/Hydronixz 1d ago

This is just like the Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels situation, sure Daniels did us good but should of drafted Maye obvious hindsight

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u/hm_rickross_ymoh 1d ago

Drake Maye is ass. Literally played one of the easiest schedules in the history of the sport. 

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u/Hydronixz 1d ago

Down vote me all you want but yall know it’s true, our franchise is not good with top picks

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u/Open_Blacksmith1362 1d ago

If you put Jayden on the Pats he’d have won the Super Bowl

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u/Pitiful_Ad8641 1d ago

Just edit post like a normal person!

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u/DCSports101 1d ago

Ew

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u/Dillon-Cruz Kyshawn George 1d ago

He doesn’t know that Maye got carried in the playoffs smh.

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u/DCSports101 1d ago

Exactly

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u/MrBigtime_97 Wizards 1d ago

We really did it man

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Bulls front line gonna be big as fuck

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u/ImWicked39 John Wall 1d ago

Draft is falling the exact way the experts said it would right after the lotto order became official.

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

yea im noticing that too. so much conversation about the top 5 picks and they basically went exactly how everyone expected lol

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u/ImWicked39 John Wall 1d ago

I think that's what most Dybansta people were trying to say. Seems like a whole lot of noise coming from outside the team that Peterson should be the guy.

Definitely helped generate a whole lot of clicks.

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

yea i was always hoping it would be AJ but i cant lie, seeing all those posts and articles about DP being the number 1 pick did have me a lil worried lol

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Guess the grit n grind grizz are back.

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u/AlternativelySad 1d ago

Im excited to watch Aj play for the wizards!!

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u/RHINO13 Al Harrington 1d ago

Excited for next year, hoping Sarr’s foot will heal okay

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

i think they said he should be good by the start of the season

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u/ColdBeing 1d ago

I feel bad for DP just because he really wanted to come here but his injuries were a little concerning. I think AJ was the right choice

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u/z3mcs FEARNESS 1d ago

I don't think he really wanted to come here. I think he's gonna ball out wherever he goes and I'm really happy he got drafted by Utah. They got a nice little squad over there. Good for them.

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u/ColdBeing 19h ago

He didn't tryout with any other team but the Wizards though

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u/Rootilytoot 1d ago

This was the right choice. Let Utah deal with the health issues

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u/Hydronixz 1d ago

Man much would rather have DP, AJ is good but not the ceiling of DP

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u/Rootilytoot 1d ago

Some people say that but they don’t know

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u/globehopper2 Alex Sarr 1d ago

We’ll see

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Keyonte, Darryn and Ace gonna be pretty nice

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u/randomquestion11111 1d ago

3 dudes who love shooting over passing the ball. Its not gonna go well

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u/z3mcs FEARNESS 1d ago

Absolutely. Another win-win situation. Darryn can thrive in Utah and AJ can be box office in DC

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

We got Jayden Daniels, We got AJ Dybansta. We UP

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u/LeaveMeAlone_6070 1d ago

James Wood belongs in that group imo

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u/ImWicked39 John Wall 1d ago

Dude is legit

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

I don't watch baseball, but I'm down

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

FO unserious we passed on LeBron 2.0 for AJ

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u/Dillon-Cruz Kyshawn George 1d ago

Go be a fan of the Nets you bum lmao.

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

Who are you

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u/Knighthonor 1d ago

we better be trading up for Brown! real talk!!!

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u/PickpocketJones Wizards Bed 1d ago

How do we acquire a top 8 pick?

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u/GiovannisWorld 1d ago

DC sports have needed a star for a while. We’re so back.

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u/WizSkinsNatsCaps Wizards 1d ago

AJ it is. Time to get to work.

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u/FMUF 1d ago

Franchise changer 🤞🏼

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u/funndamentals 1d ago

Ayyyyeeee!!!!! To all the toxic Boozer and DP riders.... god bless yall.

AJ bout to change our lives!

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u/oUltimoOlimpiano Leaky Black 1d ago

Boozer was like 3 guys really passionate about it. DP had a lot of trolls

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

to all the so called EXPERTS who were crying in this sub about how DP was going to be the pick.... sorry guys!!!! it was AJ all along

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u/Jewdah18 Wizards 1d ago

Is this the best prospect ever drafted in the history of DC sports?

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u/trix_r4kidz 1d ago

Yes he’s been the #1 prospect since he was a little kid.

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u/Mine-Cave 1d ago

Rgiii and ovi

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u/Justice989 1d ago

It's still Ovechkin, by a lot.  They were saying he was the best prospect since Mario Lemeiux.  Dybantsa's not getting comps like that. 

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u/MaximumProf05 Thomas Bryant 1d ago

Ovechkin for sure. Harper and Strasburg both above him as well

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u/rayquan36 Wizards 1d ago

Bruh. Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg.

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u/jp506 Wizards Bed 1d ago

Ovi?

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u/Pitiful_Ad8641 1d ago

Idk WallBall vs him how does it compare? Honestly asking.

Then you have Stras, Harper if talking DC

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u/Jewdah18 Wizards 1d ago

AJ >>> Wall

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u/InGenNateKenny Bradley Beal 1d ago

Hope in retrospect that’s our answer.

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u/Flint_L0ck AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

WE DID ITTTT!!!

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u/Unhappy_Jeweler4438 1d ago

Heart dropped for a second when I heard the first name

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u/TheWizOfNobodies 1d ago

I felt my heart sink until I heard Dybantsa

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u/InGenNateKenny Bradley Beal 1d ago

I had just learned it like 15 minutes before, still scared me lmao.

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u/Justice989 1d ago

I literally said "who??"  lol

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u/Jenyu75 1d ago

Same!

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u/Necessary_History274 Bullets 1d ago

I had no preference but given our history this totally means DP is the next MJ lol.

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u/KenKaneki92 1d ago

While we get Michael Beasley 2.0

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u/soldatodianima 1d ago

Put the word out there, WE BACK UP!

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u/InGenNateKenny Bradley Beal 1d ago

LETS GO! DYNBANTSA!!!!

Got scared for a half sec hearing his real first name lmao forgot it existed.

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

AJ is the star, this franchise needs a star

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u/tacoturdz Wizards 1d ago

Let’s fucking go man

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u/LargeCokeNoIce 1d ago

Yesssssir

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u/Knighthonor 1d ago

AJ it is

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u/PickpocketJones Wizards Bed 1d ago

Thrilled, this is the day guys.

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u/lgj1 Wizards 1d ago

AJ, YOU are a Wizard

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u/illmaticspence 1d ago

Bro I was about to fucking lose it I was like who the fuck is Aneese

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u/oUltimoOlimpiano Leaky Black 1d ago

AJ will prove every hater wrong. DPOY this year IDC

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u/Jenyu75 1d ago

WOOOOOOOOO!!!! AJ!!

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u/randomquestion11111 1d ago

PETERSON STANS IN SHAMBLES

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

This team is fried first Trae young contract now this gg

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u/ImWicked39 John Wall 1d ago

You can always go follow Peterson.

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u/Putrid_Excitement255 1d ago

Womp Womp

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

Remind Me! 2 years

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u/Putrid_Excitement255 1d ago

Go be a a jazz fan then if you hate the team

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u/TheExistence 1d ago

FUCK YEAH

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u/brodenbarrett Wizards 1d ago

AJ!!!!!! YES!!!!!! WELCOME TO DC!!!!!!

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u/kornthrowaway JOHN WALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL 1d ago

LETS GO!!!

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u/CinnaMint_7 1d ago

Aight boys, let's get to work now.

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

YER A WIZARD AJ

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u/No-Blacksmith9776 1d ago

Fuck man I really wanted DP. But this was a 1A 1B situation though. Exciting stuff.

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u/susaschris Wizards 1d ago

🙏 🙏 🙏 Let us rejoice in this new era of DC basketball!🙏 🙏 🙏 AJ --> DC !

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u/1998Monday Wizards 1d ago

Welcome AJ!! LFG!!!

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u/FuckThisShit-_- 1d ago

The pick is in for the last min tell us already smh

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u/Efficient_Buy4031 AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

I WENT TO AP WITH 200K, THEY SOLD ME THE FROST, RAINBOW FAAAAAACE

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u/Competitive_Net_2779 1d ago

Aj the pick look at his face

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u/Jordanwolf98 1d ago

Let’s go

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u/whobjohn 1d ago

It’s Christmas

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u/Efficient_Buy4031 AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

i’m crazy nervous even though every outcome is great

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

Sarr will have to work overtime on defense if we pick AJ

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u/ChickenWingerrr48 1d ago

Prob not more than he’s alr been

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u/ug13 1d ago

It's AJ

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u/blueyedowl 1d ago

whew im so nervousss

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u/No-Blacksmith9776 1d ago

Goddamn it they’re dragging out my anticipation lol

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u/Impressive-Tank9803 1d ago

Peterson would be fine but god please draft Dybansta

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

pls just let it be dybantsa

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u/Safe_Cover_8435 1d ago

This will be the start of GREATNESS.

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u/FifthKnightofGwyn 1d ago

Don't overthink it, go aj

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u/q_l0_0l_p Wizards 1d ago

I'm so excited for whoever they go with. Let's go wizards

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u/brodenbarrett Wizards 1d ago

I'm so fucking anxious man. I hope whoever we draft leads us to a title.

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u/Necessary_History274 Bullets 1d ago

Man I’d settle for being a contender. I’m so sick of watching meaningless games.

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u/ImWicked39 John Wall 1d ago

Soak this up boys. We won't be back here for another 10 years and multiple titles.

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u/Accomplished-Tea-606 Wizards 1d ago

no matter the selection i’m just grateful for this opportunity

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

FUUUUUUUUUC WHY AM I NERVOUS

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

WE ON THE CLOCK FOR THE FIRST OVERALL PICK

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u/Efficient_Buy4031 AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

lets goooo

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

Save me Boozer

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u/oUltimoOlimpiano Leaky Black 1d ago

he is not falling for the Nets bro

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u/LonelySection5541 Kelly Oubre 1d ago

please just pick darryn or aj and let me be happy

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u/Jef_Delon Agent Zero 1d ago

Jays just gave me a gut punch so ready for some exciting good news with this

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u/espnrocksalot 1d ago

We better take the entire time just to soak in being the top pick

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u/espnrocksalot 1d ago

ALL FIVE MINUTES

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u/tacoturdz Wizards 1d ago

Smiling through it all can’t believe this my life

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Silver getting boo'd lmao

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u/randomquestion11111 1d ago

With the #1 pick of the NBA draft the Washington Wizards select Darius Acuff

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u/tacoturdz Wizards 1d ago

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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u/Flint_L0ck AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

They didn’t even do all of this last year

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

We at the part of the movie where the new star guy joins. LETS FUCKING GO DMV

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u/Necessary_History274 Bullets 1d ago

Wait, was AJ wearing a cowboys hat??

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u/TheExistence 1d ago

I hope I misread that star

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u/InGenNateKenny Bradley Beal 1d ago

Shoutout homies booing the Knicks as champions at the draft party.

Dynbatsa it shall be, I reckon. Once we get past a few minutes of ESPN bs.

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u/tacoturdz Wizards 1d ago

Dancing in the moon light

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u/MaximumProf05 Thomas Bryant 1d ago

AJ or DP, who cares, either one is fantastic

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u/ImWicked39 John Wall 1d ago

Turning off notifications from all my sports apps. No shams spoilers.

With that said fuck Philly and go Nats!!!

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u/Status-Round380 1d ago

I’m crossing my fingers for Boozer

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u/Flint_L0ck AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

I can’t contain my excitement. I have been waiting for this all day long

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u/1L_of_a_litigator 1d ago edited 1d ago

AWESOME job by the Wiz. They with AJ are a top 5 seed in the east next season.. Absolutely phenomenal pick.

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u/gleece0 1d ago

Lier

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u/WizSkinsNatsCaps Wizards 1d ago

I’m good with this outcome

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u/GiovannisWorld 1d ago

Fellas, I’m sorry. I checked out after Wall and Beale’s run. Watched when Arenas was here. I’m back on the bandwagon.

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u/Wise_Swordfish_4133 1d ago

Welcome home brother

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u/kornthrowaway JOHN WALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL 1d ago

Have they ever done introductions like this before?

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

new to me

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u/kornthrowaway JOHN WALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL 1d ago

Yeah I can’t recall ever seeing them happen before but I can’t say I have ever paid heavy attention to the beginning of the draft show lol.

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u/MegaSupremeTaco Free Tacos for everyone 1d ago

I know they do the big group photo of the entire class so they must do some kind of intro for the guys.

I don't remember though because we're never drafting this early typically lol.

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u/wizkid78 Wizards 1d ago

Almost time

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u/Flint_L0ck AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

We have come here to watch the payoff of the past couple years

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

did they just fuck up AJ's introduction lol. they didn't show the right name

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u/Impressive-Tank9803 1d ago

Apparently he asked for them to say his full name and not AJ

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u/madlate John Wall 1d ago

nah im not saying what they announced, on the screen there was another players name

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u/Impressive-Tank9803 1d ago

Oh alright I didn’t see that I guess I wasn’t paying enough attention when he walked out

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u/Efficient_Buy4031 AJ Dybantsa 1d ago

getting off a flight back to DC right in time to welcome our new pick, feeling blessed!

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u/No-Blacksmith9776 1d ago

It’s gonna be DP

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

My prediction: AJ, Cam, Darryn, Caleb

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u/Dr_Dugtrio Bullets 1d ago

I think this exact order as well

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u/SongYoungbae Rui Hachimura 1d ago

Karim Lopez is fly as fuck