Washington Wizards: 5 options for pick No. 9 in 2019 NBA Draft

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2. Cam Reddish

Cam Reddish’s stock has dropped this year, but he will still likely be a top-seven pick. Should he fall down to the ninth pick though, the Wizards should scoop the young wing up. The third member of Duke’s freshman dream team can shoot the ball, move quickly and handle well for a player his size.

He has a rough season, shooting inconsistently and playing third fiddle to Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett. He was making questionable decisions both offensively and defensively, but in the few games Williamson was out, he was able to show off his skills a little more.

Passing on a guy who is 6’8″ and can shoot and handle like a guard is not what the Wizards should do if Reddish falls into their lap. Since the Wizards don’t have many guys locked up long-term, this is one player with lots of potential who could be a centerpiece of a team.

Reddish could make an immediate impact and fill the void left by Otto Porter Jr. as a 3-and-D wing if he improves defensively, but he will also have playmaking upside. If he falls to Washington, Reddish would start the season off the bench but could be seeing sixth man minutes on a team filled with uncertainty.