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Washington Wizards: Grading Past Drafts

By Joe Atmonavage

Feb 3, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee sits on the sidelines during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee sits on the sidelines during the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche (0) reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Andray Blatche (0) reacts against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

2005

Andray Blatche, 49th overall

Impact guys taken after No. 49: Marcin Gortat

While Blatche was by no means a fan favorite in D.C., getting a player like him with the 49th pick is actually relatively good compared to other drafts. In the last 10 years, only two players (Marc Gasol and Paul Millsap) who were picked in the second round have made an All-Star team.

Blatche has the 14th-most career points of anyone selected in the 2005 draft. So getting Blatche at No. 49 doesn’t look too bad on paper. However, you add his laziness, lack of effort, and the large contract the Wizards gave him, he might not have been totally worth it.

Grade: B-

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