It doesn’t make up for the Capitals getting bounced in the first round, but the Washington Wizards just won the NBA draft lottery. That means they have the first pick in a decently deep pool of talent. Speculation is that Kentucky’s John Wall be the #1 pick. From what I’ve seen that wouldn’t be a bad choice.
What with Ted Leonsis becoming the majority owner, and now the first pick, things may actually be looking up for the Wizards. What next? Gilbert Arenas playing more than 40 good games in a season?
Addendum: The Wizard’s have had pretty crappy point guards for a while now so John Wall makes a lot of sense. Earl Boykins is a nice guy and has more bball talent in a fingernail than I’ve ever had in my entire life, but if he’s playing significant minutes your team has serious matchup issues. And no Gilbert Arenas is not a point guard.