The Washington Wizards have a number of decisions to make in the coming months as their roster construction is far from complete.
Washington not only has multiple veterans that are likely to be moved at some point in the offseason, but they also have three incoming draft picks as of now to add to their current team.
There's no doubt that the Wizards roster will look completely different on opening night in October than it did in the team's regular season finale against the Miami Heat.
However, as of now, the biggest question for the Wizards is what position makes the most sense for them at No. 6 overall.
With multiple top prospects to choose from, Washington is going to have to narrow down their options and ultimately decide not only which player will best fit their future rebuild alongside Alex Sarr, but which position will maximize the team's overall position next season and beyond.
That said, let's dive in and take a look at what position may best suit the Wizards at No. 6 overall.
Wizards case for a guard at No. 6
Where Washington stands currently just outside the No. 6 overall pick, the Wizards are projected to have multiple top backcourt options available for them to select.
Headlined by Oklahoma standout Jeremiah Fears and Texas star Tre Johnson, Washington could bolster their backcourt by adding a dynamic scorer to the mix.
Not only would a guard of Fears/Johnson's level be exciting to watch alongside Jordan Poole, but it would also offer them the comfotability of knowing they have a player with the potential to be an elite scorer if they do decide to move on from Poole at some point in the near future.
In addition to what a guard would offer the Wizards, they'd arguably have a better chance of snagging a decent impact center at No. 18 than they would a guard at that spot.
If the Wizards landed Fears/Johnson at No. 6 and managed to somehow draft Thomas Sorber from Georgetown at No. 18, they'd be able to land both a dynamic backcourt option and a defensive anchor to pair alongside Alex Sarr.
Wizards case for a big at No. 6
At the top of the draft, the two most intriguing big men that the Wizards could consider drafting is Duke's Khaman Maluach or Maryland native Derik Queen.
Both prospects present potential to be immediate impact players, but in different ways. Queen is more of a versatile scoring big that would be an elite paring next to Sarr, which could make the Wizards front court be a nightmare if they can continue to develop and compliment the other's game for the Wizards.
On the opposing end, Maluach would be an immediate insert player because of his versatility as a defender. The former five-star has the ability to step right into the Wizards lineup and be an anchor on defense.
Alongside Sarr, Maluach and/or Queen could be a dynamic front court duo for the Wizards to build around.
Despite that, the drop off between the top guards prospects and what backcourt options who would be available at No. 18 would be quite the drop off.
If the Wizards want to focus on unlocking the potential of the core, while also building a well-balanced roster, selecting an elite guard prospect at No. 6 and betting on a versatile big being available at No. 18 seems like the best plan for Washington to come out with the best possible draft haul come June.