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On Sunday afternoon, Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard hosted an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit. Here are some highlights from the session, including Sheppard’s thoughts on teambuilding, John Wall’s recovery, the upcoming draft, his career path and more.
NBA_acc: What was the thought process that lead to the Rui pick, and what did you see in him that other teams missed?
Our biggest attraction to Rui is his versatility, gifted scorer, excellent shooter. Don't be surprised to play more wing in the future. He didn't play basketball until he was 14, so there wasn't a lot of wear and tear on his body during the formidable ages.