GAMECHANGER: Can Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr TRANSFORM the Washington Wizards in 2026?
Washington Wizards eye a dramatic turnaround as Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr form a dynamic frontcourt duo. Can this pairing propel the Wizards back to playoff contention and revolutionize their defensive identity next season?
Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi spotlight how Davis’ veteran presence and Sarr’s rim protection could finally address Washington’s longstanding defensive woes. The conversation digs into potential offensive adjustments, the impact of Trae Young and Kyshawn George, and how NBA Draft lottery outcomes may decide the team’s long-term direction. They also break down the latest NBA coaching changes, react to Mavericks and Bulls news, and speculate on which up-and-coming prospects could join the Wizards. Don’t miss this forward-looking analysis of Washington’s rebuild and the high-stakes decisions on the horizon.
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They're going to be able to put very tall, defensive lineups around Tre young. Sarr, AD, George and Bilal… good times
The locked on Wizards channel is growing Baby!! ………..🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤❤❤😀😀Ben, you AB are growing the channel. I love it. I’m so proud of you young men doing a great job as I tell you almost every day or every other day I listen to you guys every day and enjoy it. Keep up the great work exciting times for the Washington Wizards organization. I’m glad you guys are here to represent to push us through this long transitions to give us over they’ll finish line into a playoff Team that’s closer then must people think!?!
I think we are right around the corner and on the right Path!
Let’s pray for the top two spots hopefully worst case scenario top four but I would love to get one or two
Your boy Ryan Michael❤Your boy Ryan Michael❤
Go Wizards and great job Boyzzzz…..💪🏼🏀💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🏀you’re killing it…..
I say we either have John Wall at the draft to give us the number one or number two spot. I think that would be what most people would like.
Ben, we cannot get the fifth pack dude we cannot. We have been through so much. I’ve been a Caesar tickled holder for 25 years we are due and I mean we are due………………..🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Check this out this will be very interesting for you. Go way back. I know it’s before you’re born, but this is interesting.
NBA LOTTERY ERA MASTER DOCUMENT (1985–2025)
Dallas Mavericks vs Washington Wizards + #1 Overall Picks + Lottery Outcomes
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SECTION 1: ALL #1 OVERALL PICKS (1985–2025)
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1985 – New York Knicks – Patrick Ewing ⭐⭐⭐
1986 – Cleveland Cavaliers – Brad Daugherty ⭐⭐
1987 – San Antonio Spurs – David Robinson ⭐⭐⭐
1988 – Los Angeles Clippers – Danny Manning ⭐⭐
1989 – Sacramento Kings – Pervis Ellison ❌
1990 – New Jersey Nets – Derrick Coleman ⭐⭐
1991 – Charlotte Hornets – Larry Johnson ⭐⭐
1992 – Orlando Magic – Shaquille O’Neal ⭐⭐⭐⭐
1993 – Orlando Magic – Chris Webber ⭐⭐⭐ (traded for Penny Hardaway ⭐⭐⭐)
1994 – Milwaukee Bucks – Glenn Robinson ⭐⭐
1995 – Golden State Warriors – Joe Smith ❌
1996 – Philadelphia 76ers – Allen Iverson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
1997 – San Antonio Spurs – Tim Duncan ⭐⭐⭐⭐
1998 – Los Angeles Clippers – Michael Olowokandi ❌
1999 – Chicago Bulls – Elton Brand ⭐⭐
2000 – New Jersey Nets – Kenyon Martin ⭐⭐
2001 – Washington Wizards – Kwame Brown ❌
2002 – Houston Rockets – Yao Ming ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2003 – Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2004 – Orlando Magic – Dwight Howard ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2005 – Milwaukee Bucks – Andrew Bogut ⭐⭐
2006 – Toronto Raptors – Andrea Bargnani ❌
2007 – Portland Trail Blazers – Greg Oden ❌ (injuries)
2008 – Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (MVP peak)
2009 – Los Angeles Clippers – Blake Griffin ⭐⭐⭐
2010 – Washington Wizards – John Wall ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (MOVED UP FROM #5)
2011 – Cleveland Cavaliers – Kyrie Irving ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2012 – New Orleans Hornets – Anthony Davis ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2013 – Cleveland Cavaliers – Anthony Bennett ❌
2014 – Cleveland Cavaliers – Andrew Wiggins ⭐⭐
2015 – Minnesota Timberwolves – Karl-Anthony Towns ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2016 – Philadelphia 76ers – Ben Simmons ⭐⭐⭐
2017 – Philadelphia 76ers – Markelle Fultz ❌
2018 – Phoenix Suns – Deandre Ayton ⭐⭐⭐
2019 – New Orleans Pelicans – Zion Williamson ⭐⭐⭐ (when healthy)
2020 – Minnesota Timberwolves – Anthony Edwards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2021 – Detroit Pistons – Cade Cunningham ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2022 – Orlando Magic – Paolo Banchero ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2023 – San Antonio Spurs – Victor Wembanyama ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2024 – Atlanta Hawks – Zaccharie Risacher (TBD)
2025 – Dallas Mavericks – Cooper Flagg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (MOVED UP FROM #11)
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SECTION 2: DALLAS MAVERICKS LOTTERY HISTORY
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1985–1989: No lottery (playoff team)
1990: #8 → #8 (same)
1991: #6 → #6 (same)
1992: #3 → #4 (down) – Jim Jackson ⭐⭐⭐
1993: #2 → #4 (down) – Jamal Mashburn ⭐⭐⭐
1994: #1 → #2 (down) – Jason Kidd ⭐⭐⭐⭐
1995: #2 → #2 (same) – Cherokee Parks ❌
1996: #9 → #9 (same)
1997: #6 → #6 (same)
1998: #6 → #6 (same) – traded → Dirk Nowitzki ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2000: #12 → #12 (same)
2013: #13 → #13 (same)
2017: #9 → #9 (same) – Dennis Smith Jr.
2018: #3 → #5 (down) – traded → Luka Dončić ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2019: #8 → #10 (down)
2023: #10 → #10 (same) – Dereck Lively II ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2025: #11 → #1 (UP 10) – Cooper Flagg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
KEY MAVERICKS SUMMARY:
– First ever lottery move-up: 2025
– Only #1 pick in franchise history: 2025
– Built dynasty players via trades: Dirk, Luka
– Consistently unlucky in lottery until 2025
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SECTION 3: WASHINGTON WIZARDS LOTTERY HISTORY
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1985: #5 → #6 (down)
1986: #3 → #5 (down)
1987: #4 → #6 (down)
1988: #5 → #5 (same)
1989: #6 → #6 (same)
1990: #3 → #3 (same)
1991: #7 → #6 (UP)
1992: #8 → #6 (UP)
1993: #6 → #6 (same)
1994: #9 → #9 (same)
1995: #7 → #7 (same)
1996: #1 → #2 (down)
1997: #4 → #4 (same)
1998: #1 → #1 (same) – Kwame Brown ❌
2001: #1 → #1 (same) – Kwame Brown ❌
2004: #5 → #5 (same)
2005: #10 → #10 (same)
2008: #5 → #5 (same)
2010: #5 → #1 (UP 4) – John Wall ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2011: #2 → #6 (down)
2012: #3 → #3 (same) – Bradley Beal ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2013: #8 → #3 (UP 5) – Otto Porter
2014: #3 → #3 (same)
2019: #6 → #9 (down)
2020: #9 → #9 (same)
2021: #15 → #15 (same)
2022: #10 → #10 (same)
2023: #8 → #8 (same)
KEY WIZARDS SUMMARY:
– Multiple lottery move-ups (1991, 1992, 2010, 2013)
– #1 picks: Kwame Brown ❌, John Wall ⭐⭐⭐⭐
– More lottery luck than Mavericks
– Lower conversion rate on top picks
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SECTION 4: BEST #1 PICKS ALL-TIME
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LeBron James ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tim Duncan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shaquille O’Neal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Victor Wembanyama ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (trajectory)
Anthony Edwards ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Allen Iverson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
David Robinson ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kyrie Irving ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anthony Davis ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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SECTION 5: BIGGEST #1 PICK MISSES
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Anthony Bennett (2013) ❌
Kwame Brown (2001 – Wizards) ❌
Michael Olowokandi (1998) ❌
Andrea Bargnani (2006) ❌
Markelle Fultz (2017) ❌
Greg Oden (injuries) ❌
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SECTION 6: FINAL TRUTH SUMMARY
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DALLAS MAVERICKS:
– Almost zero lottery success for 40 years
– Built through elite drafting and trades
– Landed generational players anyway (Dirk, Luka)
– Finally broke through in 2025 with #1 pick
WASHINGTON WIZARDS:
– Multiple lottery advantages and move-ups
– Secured #1 picks and high selections
– Mixed to poor long-term outcomes
FINAL SIMPLE COMPARISON:
Mavericks = Elite front office, low lottery luck, high success
Wizards = Higher lottery luck, inconsistent results
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END OF MASTER DOCUMENT
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