Although the NBA season has not been officially canceled, we’ve likely seen the end of things for the Washington Wizards after 64 games. They haven’t played since March 10, and salvaging the season seems impossible.
But as the NFL proved, drafts can still happen during this unprecedented time, even if games can’t. Multiple mock drafts have the Wizards taking either Obi Toppin or Onyeka Okongwu with the 9th pick in this year’s upcoming NBA draft. But should the Washington Wizards trade this year’s draft pick? I believe so. Here’s why.
Early in the season, the Washington Wizards refused to play defense at an elite level.