Tiago Splitter, Hilton Armstrong, Shawne Williams, Aaron Gray, and Alexander Johnson. http://www.nba.com/wizards/news/mockdraft_06.htmlThe player that most intrigues me is Alexander Johnson. Great upside, athletic, strong (lost a lot weight), and isnt a soft big man around the basket like Haywood is. This guy knows how to finish. Many teams are interested in him recently because of his workouts. Him being picked at 18 is a bit of reach, though. Splitter may be the most skilled player, but for some reason I'm always reluctant to take international players. Amstrong is very possible choice, but he isnt skilled offensively in the paint, and he's another Brendan Haywood. Great shot-blocker, decent rebounder, no jumpshot, and not motivated in the game. The only reason I see us picking him is if Haywood is involved in a trade of some sort. Williams is a very versatile player and may become a very good player in the NBA. However, I believe that he needs to stay in college for a few more years to live up to his potential. Gray I really dont know much about so I wont say anything about him.
I think Aaron Gray would be outstanding for you guys. I got to see him play a good number of times for Pittsburgh, and was a solid, tough rebounder. He seemed to have a soft touch around the basket, and moved decently well for a big man. I think he could be a nice pickup for the Wizards, and who i would pick if i was the Wizards.
Alexander Johnson would be a very interesting pick, but I don't understand why they wouldn't attempt to get a shot at Cedric Simmons, they could really use a defensive man like that, and as you said we could use a versatile player like williams, but we really should keep our sights aimed at a defensive player which is why I would also us rather pick Armstrong than Johnson, he actually has more potential than Haywood ever did.
You guys don't need Aaron Gray when you have Brendan Haywood. You obviously need a PF but if a good one isn't there you need to nab a guy that can play a few different positions like Shawne Williams for example.
They don't need a set position down low like PF, they just need someone that can score down low. Brendan Haywood can not score down low, i'm pretty sure he proved it all season, and first round against the Cavaliers. Aaron Gray can score down low, he can get offensive rebounds, and he's a big target to get the ball inside to.
