Scoot Henderson falls into Wizards laps at No. 3

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Lottery Simulator: A double dose of Wizards luck originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

With the Wizards set to have the eighth-best odds in the May 16 NBA Draft Lottery, we at NBC Sports Washington are running through the different scenarios. The idea is to simulate what the draft board could look like when they are on the clock on June 22 and examine the decisions they may have to make.

Here is a look at the possibility they get the third overall pick…

Lottery simulation results

It required 19 tries of Real GM’s lottery simulator to secure the third overall pick for the Wizards. Their odds of picking fourth are 7.4% with their chances to move up into the top three at 21.1%. The simulator was kind to Washington in the rare instances that they moved up. The Wizards grabbed the No. 1 pick three times before we got third. They also drew the No. 8 pick eight times, the No. 9 pick six times and the No. 10 pick once.

Getting anything in the top three would be a major lottery night victory for the Wizards. It would represent an opportunity for Washington to grab a franchise player to pair with Bradley Beal in his prime. They haven’t picked this high since 2013, which was also the last time they moved up in the lottery.

The Wizards weren’t the only team to leapfrog up the draft board. The Utah Jazz moved from the ninth-best odds to first with the Houston Rockets being the biggest losers dropping from second to fifth.

Here’s how the board played out…

Lottery simulation mock draft

1. Jazz: C Victor Wembanyama (France)

Utah blowing it all up after last season paid off by getting the generational talent Wembanyama. It marks the first time the Jazz won the lottery in team history. Another Danny Ainge organization doesn’t have to rebuild long before they’re back in contention.

2. Pistons: G/F Brandon Miller (Alabama)

Detroit has drafted three straight point guard types in the last three lotteries, including the 2021 first-overall selection Cade Cunningham. Miller would be a great addition on the wing to the Cunningham and Jaden Ivey backcourt.

3. Wizards: PG Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite)

Striking luck twice in one draft…

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Publish date : 2023-05-12 21:12:00

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