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Jamir Watkins just revealed exactly what the Wizards can expect

The Washington Wizards selected Jamir Watkins at No. 43 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. It was a risky move considering he'll be a 24-year-old rookie, but the Wizards seem to have identified characteristics that fit their long-term vision.

It hasn't taken long for Watkins, a 6'7" wing with a 6'11.25" wingspan, to justify the hype—albeit while presenting flaws that may temper the excitement.

Watkins has been nothing short of sensational on the defensive end of the floor at the Las Vegas Summer League. He's averaging 3.5 steals and 1.0 block in four games played, coming up with no fewer than two takeaways in any of those outings.