Entering the season, the Washington Wizards had yet to find their cornerstone piece they could build around.
Washington has proven invested in the rebuild, bringing several young prospects in over the course of the last few years.
Between the likes of Bilal Couliably, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and most recently Tre Johnson, the Wizards have taken a swing on several lottery picks.
However, up to this point, none of those prospects have yet to emerge as the team's future building block, yet.
Instead, the lone prospect that has emerged as the team's future cornerstone to start the year is a hidden gem the team found in the bottom of the first round in 2025 NBA Draft.