2012-13 Washington Wizards
Draft Grades, Needs, Free Agents, Season Preview
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Washington Wizards
2011-12: 20-46, 14th in Eastern Conference
2012-13 Predicted Conference Finish: 14th
2012-13 Projected Depth Chart:
C: Nene Hilario/Emeka Okafor/Kevin Seraphin
PF: Jan Vesely/Trevor Booker/Brian Cook
SF: Chris Singleton/Trevor Ariza/Martell Webster
SG: Jordan Crawford/Bradley Beal/Cartier Martin
PG: John Wall/Shelvin Mack/A.J. Price/Jannero Pargo
Head Coach: Randy Wittman (2nd season)
Washington's Offseason was:
... beneficial for the short term and long term. It is clear management wanted to add some experience to all the young talent on the roster, which is why the office swapped JaVale McGee for Nene prior to last season's trade deadline and why it acquired Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza for next to nothing during the summer. I didn't love the Okafor/Ariza deal since the duo is due a combined $43 million over the next two seasons, but it does add some needed experience that the team was unlikely to find in free agency and might give the Wizards the best center duo in the league. Adding Okafor also allowed the team formerly known as the Bullets to amnesty Andray Blatche and rid themselves of his bloated contract.
Drafting Bradley Beal was the right decision as he should give Washington a more well-rounded shooting guard outside of the incredibly offensive-minded, shot happy Jordan Crawford. I don't think Beal has superstar potential, but ge could become a solid starter and will likely be groomed with Wall as the backcourt of the future.
2012-2013 will be a success if:
... the youth and veterans jell together. Washington has spent the past couple of seasons re-building with a plethora of young draft picks. Those players have performed well thus far, but they haven't truly taken the next step in meshing as a unit. The veteran presence of Nene, Okafor, and Ariza will add leadership on and off the courtm which should leak down to the younger players in some regard.
Wall, Vesely, and Singleton must all take steps forward, especially if Vesely and Singleton are going to remain in the starting lineup. Wall hasn't emerged as the superstar top-overall pick like say a Derrick Rose or even what we saw last year in Kyrie Irving. Playoffs probably aren't a realistic goal, but if the Wizards can inch closer to the .500 mark, it will be a step in the right direction.
2012-2013 will be a disappointment if:
... Wall's injury continues to nag him throughout the season and he never becomes fully healthy. There is no question that Wall is the face of the franchise and the engine that makes this team go. With him sidelined, Washington turns over the point guard position to Shelvin Mack and A.J. Price, with being a massive downgrade. I'm not sure this team is ready to make a major leap with Wall in the lineup, but the longer he is sitting on the bench in street clothes, the more likely the Wizards remain near the basement of the Eastern Conference.
Looking Ahead to Next Summer:
Not much happens with Washington's current roster. Ariza has a player option, but no way he turns down more than $7.7 million to become a free agent The Wizards also have team options on all of their young talent, but those should all be picked up by the time those decisions need to be made.
2012-2013 NBA Power Ranking: 29th
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Washington Wizards
2011-12: 20-46, 14th in Eastern Conference
2012-13 Predicted Conference Finish: 14th
2012-13 Projected Depth Chart:
C: Nene Hilario/Emeka Okafor/Kevin Seraphin
PF: Jan Vesely/Trevor Booker/Brian Cook
SF: Chris Singleton/Trevor Ariza/Martell Webster
SG: Jordan Crawford/Bradley Beal/Cartier Martin
PG: John Wall/Shelvin Mack/A.J. Price/Jannero Pargo
Head Coach: Randy Wittman (2nd season)
Washington's Offseason was:
... beneficial for the short term and long term. It is clear management wanted to add some experience to all the young talent on the roster, which is why the office swapped JaVale McGee for Nene prior to last season's trade deadline and why it acquired Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza for next to nothing during the summer. I didn't love the Okafor/Ariza deal since the duo is due a combined $43 million over the next two seasons, but it does add some needed experience that the team was unlikely to find in free agency and might give the Wizards the best center duo in the league. Adding Okafor also allowed the team formerly known as the Bullets to amnesty Andray Blatche and rid themselves of his bloated contract.
Drafting Bradley Beal was the right decision as he should give Washington a more well-rounded shooting guard outside of the incredibly offensive-minded, shot happy Jordan Crawford. I don't think Beal has superstar potential, but ge could become a solid starter and will likely be groomed with Wall as the backcourt of the future.
2012-2013 will be a success if:
... the youth and veterans jell together. Washington has spent the past couple of seasons re-building with a plethora of young draft picks. Those players have performed well thus far, but they haven't truly taken the next step in meshing as a unit. The veteran presence of Nene, Okafor, and Ariza will add leadership on and off the courtm which should leak down to the younger players in some regard.
Wall, Vesely, and Singleton must all take steps forward, especially if Vesely and Singleton are going to remain in the starting lineup. Wall hasn't emerged as the superstar top-overall pick like say a Derrick Rose or even what we saw last year in Kyrie Irving. Playoffs probably aren't a realistic goal, but if the Wizards can inch closer to the .500 mark, it will be a step in the right direction.
2012-2013 will be a disappointment if:
... Wall's injury continues to nag him throughout the season and he never becomes fully healthy. There is no question that Wall is the face of the franchise and the engine that makes this team go. With him sidelined, Washington turns over the point guard position to Shelvin Mack and A.J. Price, with being a massive downgrade. I'm not sure this team is ready to make a major leap with Wall in the lineup, but the longer he is sitting on the bench in street clothes, the more likely the Wizards remain near the basement of the Eastern Conference.
Looking Ahead to Next Summer:
Not much happens with Washington's current roster. Ariza has a player option, but no way he turns down more than $7.7 million to become a free agent The Wizards also have team options on all of their young talent, but those should all be picked up by the time those decisions need to be made.
2012-2013 NBA Power Ranking: 29th
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Caiden
11-12-2012
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You make things so clear. Thanks for tkanig the time!
Wesley C
10-19-2012
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So wait, if Atlanta, Orlando, Washington and Charlotte finish 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th in the conference respectively, does that mean the Heat clinch the Southeast Division by St. Patrick's Day?
Geiger
10-05-2012
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Washington has done a great job of building a quality team that can contend for the 8th seed..the only problem is that they have no room to get better. They sold their future to appease the fan bases want of winning now..I hope this isnt the case, but the Wizards are going to be in contention for nothing more then a low seed and an early exit from the playoffs.
Mohamed
07-25-2012
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I like the way it is.If you lose you get a better cacnhe at winning the top pick but it's still only a cacnhe.For this reason you can tank you season to improve your cacnhes but as most teams find out it is certainly no gaurantee of the top spot.The teams that feel they got ripped (Boston, Memphis, Milwaukee) need to realise that for example Boston only had a 38.7 percent cacnhe of getting the number one or two pick.Odds are they weren't going to get one of them, so there's no reason to feel entitled to the one or two spot just because they sucked.The systems seems very fair to me and I certainly can't think of anything better!
Ridiculous.
06-28-2012
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Neither Nene nor Okafor can play PF. Booker has earned his spot and both Nene/Okafor have injury problems.
It will be: Wall/Mack Beal/Crawford Ariza/Singleton Booker/Seraphin/Vesely Nene/Okafor To say otherwise is to just not be paying attention.
Listen Up
06-28-2012
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Real Wizards fans would already know that the line-up has already been set. THIS IS OFFICIAL BARRING INJURY:
1- Wall 2- Beal 3 - Ariza 4- Okafor 5 - Nene
Lineup
06-28-2012
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Wall
Beal Ariza Booker Nene
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06-27-2012
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Wall
Beal Ariza Nene Okafor
Vesely
06-25-2012
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Come on Walt, learn something about teams before putting this crap up. Vesely is not now, nor is he likely to be, the starting PF.
The starting PF for the Wizards is going to be Trevor Booker. It's really that simple. He's been very good his first two years and has earned his spot. With Wittman willing to play the best players, instead of the high picks/supposed stars, Booker will keep his well earned PF spot.
Depth Chart
06-21-2012
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It should look more like this:
C- Nene/Okafor/Seraphin PF- Booker/Seraphin/Vesely SF- Ariza/Singleton/Vesely If you insist on just one spot per player, then it's: C- Nene/Okafor PF- Booker/Seraphin/Vesely SF- Ariza/Singleton Either way, you must have Booker as the starting PF. He's earned the spot and is still improving. This trade definitely points to Beal as the 3rd pick.
Jay
06-11-2012
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Beal or Kidd-Gilchrist should be the selection. I think Beal would be a better fit but I wouldn't pass on Gilchrist if he's available.
Robinson?
06-08-2012
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You've got Nene who is a proven post player, Booker who has earned a starting PF spot and is still improving, Seraphin who has the best inside shooting touch of the bunch and plays both PF and C, and Vesely who is a PF that was taken 6th overall just last year.
It would be idiotic to take another short PF (he's really 6'8") when two of the MKG/Beal/Barnes trio will be available, actually fill needs, and aren't vastly overrated off of a good junior season after being nothing for two years. Picking Robinson would confirm that Grunfeld is completely incompetent.
Thomas Robinson
06-01-2012
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Take him without hesitation with the 3rd pick. 18 points and 17 boards in the Championship against #1 pick Anthony Davis. Leading Rebounder in the NCAA per 40 minute basis. Runner up in player of the year voting his first season starting. Carried mediocre Kansas team to the NCAA championship. Will measure around 6'7 without shoes, slightly below Kevin Love and Blake Griffin. Might be a good thing because it will force him to fight for opportunities, make him more of a force in the low post and focus his game on rebounding.
I think this guy is a perfect fit. DC native, is taking care of his little sister who lives in the area. Throttles people out of the low post, was leaping over Jared Sullinger for rebounds when they played eachother, husteles every second on the floor. I haven't seen a player dominate in the low post for DC in a decade, real excited about Robinson. I think the Bobcats will go with Kidd-Gilchrist at 2. If not they take him and trade off Singleton and Vesely for some help in the low post, somebody like Arnett Moultrie later in the 1st would be fine.
hosch kabosch
06-01-2012
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Problems
1. Ernie Grunfeld is incompetent 2. Ernie Grunfeld is incompetent What they should do but Grunfeld will combat it because he is incompetent. 1. Amensty Blatche. Only reason this hasn't been done is Leonsis is impressed with how Grunfeld has handled the team's financials. Biting the bullet on this massive mistake would blemish the team's financials so he's trying to find any takers for this clown. No one is going to pick your trash Grunfeld get this guy out of town. Going to boo him till you have to. 2. Jordan Crawford. Horrific volume shooter. Guy kills the offense and when he isn't on the court it's like fresh air into the offense. John Wall would play a lot better w/ a non ball dominant 2 guard, someone who doesn't dribble himself into ridiculous 25 foot fade aways with a full shot clock. Kim English would be a great answer in the 2nd round. Ray Allen would be a nice FA but Grunfeld destroyed the Bucks franchise back in the day by trading Ray Allen for breaking down Gary Payton. He was fired the next year. Similar move with the McGee for Nene trade, I don't think McGee is a great player but the trade reeks of a lack of intellectual development from Grunfeld.
Bullets reality
05-31-2012
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Fairly good look at what the Wizzies need.
I like the PG combo as Mack played really well off the bench late in the season. Chris Singleton, while unable to create his own shot, did hit 34.6% on 3PT and 68.2% on FT. If those numbers become something like 38% and 75% he could be a longer Bruce Bowen type with his defense. I really like adding MKG to the mix as he and Singleton could bring some superb wing defense and help the team get more fast break points. Depending on how the 2nd pick goes, it's got to be MKG, Beal or Barnes for the Wizzies. Whichever one they land, they should look to add the veteran at the other position instead of as a backup PG. Lewis will be shopped to teams looking for an expiring contract and could even be packaged with someone else to upgrade a position if needed. Agree completely on going the amnesty route with Blech. He's been a joke for years now and he's the last of the knuckleheads that needs to go (it was an enormous boost to the team to be able to dump both Brick Young and Magoo Magee last year). This team could legitimately start next season with 4 hard working post players, all of which are good scorers, a double salvo of long defenders at SF, a sweet young PG combo and a youngster/veteran duo at SG. That, along with the potential of the Blech and Lewis contracts being gone, seems like a pipe dream from just 1 year ago that actually came true. |
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