The Washington Wizards' first-round draft picks in the modern era boast a mix of stars and busts. John Wall and Bradley Beal, two of the NBA's top players, aim to contend for a title together. In 2011, the Wizards selected Jan Vesely, a potential all-time first-round draft bust, over Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard, and Jimmy Butler. This decision highlights the hits and misses. To determine the top contributor, consider the stats below, which only reflect players' time with the Wizards. Did they help the team improve during their tenure?
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Draft selection: 1 (2010)John Wall was the 1st pick in 2010.
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Played 573 games. Scored 19.0 ppg, 9.2 apg, 4.3 rpg, and 1.7 spg.Achievements.
He was a 5× NBA All-Star from 2014 to 2018.
All-NBA Third Team (2017).
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015).
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2011).6 - 2
Draft selection:He was the 7th pick in 1999.
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Played 212 games. Scored 15.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, and 2.4 apg.4 - 3
Draft selection: He was the 10th pick in 1983.
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Played 548 games. Scored 20.2 ppg, 2.8 apg, and 2.7 rpg.Achievements.
He was a 2× NBA All-Star in 1986 and 1987.
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1984).4 - 4
Draft selection: He was the 3rd pick in 2012.
Stats.
Played 488 games. Scored 19.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 3.7 apg, and 1.1 spg.Achievements.
He was a 2× NBA All-Star in 2018 and 2019.
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013).4 - 5
Draft selection:He was the 6th pick in 1992.
Stats.
Played 231 games. Scored 18.2 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.7 spg, and 1.0 bpg.Achievements.
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993).2 - 6
Draft selection: He was the 3rd pick in 2013.
Stats.
Played 384 games. Scored 10.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 1.2 spg.2 - 7
Draft selection:He was the 5th pick in 1994.
Stats.
Played 464 games. Scored 18.4 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, and 1.0 spg.Achievements.
NBA All-Star (1996).
All-NBA Third Team (1996).
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1995).2 - 8
Draft selection: He was the 16th pick in 2007.
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Played 335 games. Scored 11.6 ppg.1 - 9
Draft selection:He was the 4th pick in 1977.
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Played 643 games. Scored 13.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg, and 2.4 apg.Achievements.
NBA champion (1978).1 - 10
Draft selection: He was the 6th pick in 1993.
Stats.
Played 424 games. Scored 12.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg, and 1.0 spg.0 - 11
Draft selection:He was the 12th pick in 1986.
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Played 293 games. Scored 12.4 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, and 1.5 spg.0 - 12
Draft selection:He was the 12th pick in 1988.
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Played 508 games. Scored 10.7 ppg and 4.6 rpg.0 - 13
Draft selection:He was the 11th pick in 1981.
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Played 382 games. Scored 10.4 ppg and 5.1 apg.0 - 14
Draft selection:He was the 19th pick in 2015.
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Never played for Wizards.0 - 15
Draft selection:He was the 12th pick in 1987.
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Played 79 games. Scored 5.0 ppg, 5.1 apg, and 1.6 spg.-1 - 16
Draft selection:He was the 14th pick in 1978.
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Played 79 games. Scored 8.0 ppg.-1 - 17
Draft selection: He was the 10th pick in 2003.
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Played 226 games. Scored 8.9 ppg and 3.4 rpg.Achievements.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2004).-1 - 18
Draft selection: He was the 11th pick in 2008.
Stats.
Played 255 games. Scored 8.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, and 1.8 bpg.-1 - 19
Draft selection:He was the 15th pick in 2018.
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Played 52 games. Scored 4.8 ppg.-1 - 20
Draft selection:He was the 18th pick in 2011.
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Played 148 games. Scored 4.1 ppg.-1 - 21
Draft selection:He was the 5th pick in 2004.
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Never played for Wizards.-1 - 22
Draft selection: He was the 18th pick in 1978.
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Played 137 games. Scored 2.9 ppg.-1 - 23
Draft selection: He was the 14th pick in 1980.
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Played 45 games. Scored 12.3 ppg and 4.4 apg.-1 - 24
Draft selection: He was the 4th pick in 1995.
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Played 65 games. Scored 10.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, and 1.3 apg.Achievements.
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1996).-2 - 25
Draft selectionHe was the 22nd pick in 1983.
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Never played for Wizards.-2 - 26
Draft selection: He was the 30th pick in 2010.
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Never played for Wizards.-2 - 27
Draft selection: He was the 19th pick in 1991.
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Played 124 games. Scored 7.8 ppg and 2.3 apg.-2 - 28
Draft selection: He was the 6th pick in 2011.
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Played 141 games. Scored 3.5 ppg.-2 - 29
Draft selection: He was the 7th pick in 2002.
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Played 226 games. Scored 7.5 ppg.-2 - 30
Draft selection:He was the 11th pick in 2002.
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Played 256 games. Scored 6.1 ppg and 4.8 rpg.-2 - 31
Draft selection: He was the 18th pick in 2006.
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Played 67 games. Scored 3.6 ppg.-2 - 32
Draft selection:He was the 1st pick in 2001.
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Played 253 games. Scored 7.7 ppg and 5.5 rpg.-3 - 33
Draft selection:He was the 17th pick in 1977.
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Never played for Wizards.Also ranks #7 on Greatest Marquette Basketball Players
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Draft selection:He was the 6th pick in 1984.
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Played 59 games. Scored 4.7 ppg and 3.7 rpg.-3 - 35
Draft selection: He was the 21st pick in 1986.
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Played 16 games. Scored 2.3 ppg.-3 - 36
Draft selection:He was the 9th pick in 1989.
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Played 168 games. Scored 6.7 ppg and 3.3 rpg.-3 - 37
Draft selection:He was the 12th pick in 1985.
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Kenny Green played 20 games and averaged 5.5 points per game.-3
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