Wizards Reportedly Big Fans of Thomas Robinson

Before I begin this entry, I'd just like to say that I am back on Twitter. My new account is @norob87. The old one had issues that Twitter wasn't fixing so I opened up this bad boy. Be sure to follow me on there and here as well. I will do my best to follow you back.

Now on to the news story. The Washington Wizards are reportedly looking hard at drafting Thomas Robinson according to a report. The original report came from SI, but I got this story here. Apparently, the Wizards think Thomas Robinson can make an immediate impact in the frontcourt and they don't want a high risk guy. That type of high risk guy like Andre Drummond failed the Wizards before (Blatche, McGee).

Thomas Robinson is a hard working safe pick. The former Kansas Jayhawk would fit right in with the mentality that Wizards coach Randy Wittman is trying to instill in his team. I am just not sure Thomas Robinson is the impact player and scorer that the Wizards so desperately need.

I'm ok with the Robinson pick though, because he will start and you can then bring in Booker's energy off the bench. This move would make the Wizards far more versatile and help build depth. They can do a lot worse than Robinson at #3.

-Noland

Draft Lottery Results

For the past 30 minutes I have seen the Toronto Blue Jays destroy the Orioles on my computer (MLB TV's Free Game) while watching the NBA Draft Lottery. The lottery went a little better than the O's game during that time, but not by much.

The Wizards could have done no worse than 5th in the lottery after finishing with the 2nd worst record. However, the Wizards won't pick 2nd, they will pick 3rd. Not too bad, but it could have gone much better. New Orleans ended up with the top pick. In other words, the Hornets will get Anthony Davis. Who will the Wizards select though?

The #2 player on most boards is Michael Kidd Gilchrist. He was the SF on Kentucky's National Championship Team, playing alongside Anthony Davis. The Wizards have Chris Singleton, but could they pass up on Gilchrist if he fell to 3. The #3 player on most boards is now Bradley Beal. Beal plays a position of need for the Wizards, SG. However, Beal is a gator and not even a good one at that. I would not pick Beal. After Beal is Thomas Robinson. Robinson is a very solid player, but with Nene in the fold with Seraphin, I would rather have a more dynamic scorer from the 2 guard than Robinson. These imperfect solutions make me desire a trade.

Perhaps the Trail Blazers would want to move up? The Blazers have two lottery selections. If another team would be willing to part with 2 first rounders I would jump on that offer as well. There isn't much difference between 2 and 10 and frankly you might rather have Harrison Barnes or Jared Sullinger than Beal or Robinson. You sure would have rather had one of the former two last year at least. It should be an interesting story to follow going forward. I'd be ok with Harrison Barnes at 3 actually. Most would say it is a reach though. This class just doesn't have a clear cut person to pick outside of #1 though.

-Noland