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John Wall gets candid on Wizards winning NBA Draft Lottery
TL;DR
The Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery, securing the top pick for the first time since 2010. John Wall expressed his excitement about the team's opportunity to draft a promising player.
Key points
- Washington Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery
- They have the top pick for the first time since 2010
- John Wall expressed excitement about the Wizards' opportunity
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The Washington Wizards' attempts at tanking will finally come to a halt. They finally have a shot at drafting one of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, or Darius Acuff after getting the top pick in the NBA Draft Lottery. Alongside greats like Trae Young and Anthony Davis, a lot of hope gushed out of every single fan of the franchise. No one was more excited than John Wall.
Wall elated after Wizards land No. 1 pick in NBA Draft Lottery
For the first time since 2010, the Wizards have the top pick and won the NBA Draft Lottery. The last player the Wizards selected when they had the No. 1 pick was John Wall and he represented them as the ping pong balls decided the fate of the league. Wall, the five-time NBA All-Star and one-time All-NBA selection, was elated the Wizards get called last.
Q&A
What does winning the NBA Draft Lottery mean for the Washington Wizards?
Winning the NBA Draft Lottery gives the Wizards the opportunity to select a top prospect, potentially changing the team's future.
Who are the top prospects the Wizards can draft after winning the lottery?
The Wizards can draft players like AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, or Darius Acuff after winning the lottery.
When was the last time the Wizards had the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft?
The last time the Wizards had the No. 1 pick was in 2010 when they selected John Wall.