The Washington Wizards have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA recently, and have been making a big push toward the playoffs. And while some long-suffering fans are thrilled about the prospect of playoff hoops returning to Washington D.C., others feel the team is shooting itself in the foot by eliminating their chances at a lottery pick in the NBA Draft. The Athletic's David Aldridge, who has covered the team for many seasons, joins us to break down both sides of the divide, and discusses what the best strategy is for the team moving forward.
Read David Aldridge's recent story about the Wizards:
https://theathletic.com/2527005/2021/04/19/aldridge-the-wizards-are-back-in-the-playoff-race-but-do-the-means-justify-the-ends/
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