3 absolute steals the new Wizards GM Dawkins helped draft

3 best players the new Wizards GM Dawkins helped draft

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Jalen Williams pose for photos after Williams was drafted with the 12th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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Steven Adams, no.12 pick, 2013 NBA Draft

This draft is usually remembered by who was selected three picks after Adams; a player named Giannis Antetokounmpo from Greece. One could criticize any of the fourteen teams that passed up on Greek Freak, especially considering that it is one of the weakest draft classes in recent memory. However, if you look at any pick after no. 10, one could also easily argue that Steven Adams is the best selection on the board until you get to Rudy Gobert at no. 27.

Adams was a 19-year-old center from New Zealand with very limited offensive ability. Yet, he immediately became a key contributor for the Thunder, playing significant minutes in the playoffs as a rookie while OKC made their way to the conference finals. He took over the starting center position in his sophomore year and never gave it up. He continues to be a starting-caliber center in the league, ten years after being drafted.

Adams is still one of the most durable big men in the league. He is consistent, a great leader, and a fantastic team player who doesn’t mind doing the dirty work. He is a beloved player around the league and is the type of high-character player every team including the Wizards should be looking to bring in with the draft.

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