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Drafting Kelly Oubre shows a shift in philosophy for the Wizards

The Wizards' playoff run was a revelation to all of us. Certainly, we all had an idea that the Wizards could do well playing a more modern style, but few expected the Wizards to flourish the way they did against Toronto and Atlanta. In the days and weeks since the Wizards' exit, everyone has said the right things about building on what the team showed in the playoffs. Even Randy Wittman said in exit interviews that the Wizards were hoping to play smaller and faster at the start of the following season, creating optimism that the big, poorly spaced lineups are a thing of the past.