The 19-year-old Kentucky point guard has a few history hurdles to overcome in his race to first. Only two point guards have been drafted with the top on the whole selection ever since 1979 when the Los Angeles Lakers made Magic Johnson the first pick. Critics suggest that championship teams are best constructed with imposing big men, which explains why moreover a power forward or center has gone No. 1 eight times over the last 10 years.
Although the 6-foot-4 Wall may not be the biggest prospect in the draft, he certainly has some of the biggest qualities. The biggest name. The biggest upside. He plays a position that allows for the biggest impact.
The media circus that has surrounded the North Carolina native the precedent two years continues to grow by the day. This was not at all additional apparent than his pre-draft workout last week. More media filled the halls of the Verizon Center to cover a Wizards event than at every point over the last few seasons.All for a player who hasn’t even been drafted yet.browsers know it.
perhaps it’s the quickness or the smooth handle. possibly it’s the pass first mentality or the leadership. whatsoever it is, it’s something that’s not present in Washington but might be packaged on the first train smoking approach draft day.
