The Washington Wizards have a lot riding on the development of their young core.
In the midst of a highly anticipated and long overdue rebuild, Washington has been forced to deal with the tough reality that their draft selections over the last few years simply just haven't panned out; at least not while in the DMV.
Deni Avdija used a fresh start with the Portland Trail Blazers to emerge into a star courtesy of the chip on his shoulder added from the Wizards giving up on him.
Corey Kispert looks like at his best he's destined to be a role player with limited 3-and-D abilities.