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Why The Wizards May Pass On Alex Sarr In NBA Draft

Tyrone Montgomery

Apr 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) scores a basket as New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) defends during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) scores a basket as New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) defends during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports / Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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While the buzz around the league is centered around the NBA Draft this week, many are forgetting other options teams can take to improve their teams. The Wizards are a bit thin in their front court. Over the years, their Center position has been a bit thin lacking size. Daniel Gafford is listed as 6'10. However, he looks like he could be 6'8 or 6'9 on a good day. Trading for Richaun Holmes didn't help much in that department as he is listed at the same size.

However, the trade that brought in Marvin Bagley lll proved to be beneficial to the Wizards as he began to play the best basketball of his career with the Wizards. He is listed at 6'11 but looks like a true seven-footer since he is so lengthy. The Wizards need size and Alex Sarr provides plenty of it as he is listed at seven feet tall.

Drafting a big man is always a risk. The Wizards know this very well as they drafted Kwame Brown with their number one pick back in 2001. With that being said, the Wizards could very well decide not to draft him. No doubt, they want to improve through the NBA Draft. But they may look to free agency and even the trade market to improve their team as well. One name that has come up is New York Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson.

The Wizards have expressed interest in acquiring Mitchell Robinson. He fills a team need and has a lot of experience in the NBA too as he has played in a lot of meaningful games. He is a proven defender and rebounder too. Trading for Mitchell Robinson will prove to be a game-changing move for the Washington Wizards.

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Tyrone Montgomery
TYRONE MONTGOMERY

Beat Writer for Fan Nation’s “Inside the Wizards” Location: Richmond, VA Writer, Photographer, Graphic Designer • Senior Writer for LegacyMaker Sports Network Greetings. Over the years, I have covered the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards, VCU Rams Basketball, UVA Basketball/Football, Richmond Spiders Basketball, ODU Monarchs Football, as well as VA State University Trojans Basketball/Football. I am the host of “The Balling Podcast” as well as author of “Tales of the Week” and “The 2 Up 2 Down Report”. There, I write about the NFL and the NBA. 

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