The Washington Wizards do not have a pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft. But the thinking of team brass isn’t limiting itself to the formality of officially selecting players. As recently as 1988, when the Association had 25 teams (including two expansion teams for ‘88-89 in Miami and Charlotte), the NBA Draft had three rounds (and an astounding seven rounds in 1987). A mere two rounds today is why some player agents prefer that their lower-tier clients not be drafted at all—second round contracts are not guaranteed—so they can better target the right fit. The Wizards are hoping they are the right fit, and more importantly, that their eye tests and analytics evaluations are worthy.
In the 2016 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards Select…
