The Washington Wizards will choose their next franchise cornerstone first among NBA teams. All after Washington won Sunday's NBA Draft lottery. AJ Dybantsa is the popular choice to go No. 1, yet Cameron Boozer presents his own case.
Yes the BYU Cougars star Dybantsa looks like an instant impact player. He delivered highlight reel plays and high volume scoring as a prized five-star via the College Basketball Recruiting realm. Many believe Dybantsa is the most complete player available come June 23.
Except the Duke basketball star Boozer presents multiple cases on why he could land at the top. And not just limited to his famed league bloodlines thanks to his nine-time NBA All-Star father Carlos.
Boozer collaborates his power with perimeter skill down low to emerge as a low post scoring threat. But his shooting range makes him deadlier on the court, proving he can impact outside the arc too.
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The game looked like it slowed down for Boozer on multiple occasions as he played with strong poise, even in contested games. Boozer hit defenders with an array of moves including head fakes, lateral foot speed and overpowering post defenders inside.
The 6-foot-10 Boozer is one of the few true inside/outside scoring threats the league will soon welcome. Teams like the Wizards will even fawn over his high basketball IQ, with Boozer beating teams through a cerebral side too.
Dybantsa holds an edge over athleticism, though. He'll blow past defenses to the hoop off speed and power. Boozer tends to trust the latter way more as he looks limited foot speed wise. Yet one viral video from his prep years tries rewriting that narrative. Still, Washington needs post help badly and Boozer is the best available there.
The Washington Wizards will choose their next franchise cornerstone first among NBA teams. All after Washington won Sunday's NBA Draft lottery. AJ Dybantsa is the popular choice to go No. 1, yet Cameron Boozer presents his own case. Yes the BYU Cougars star Dybantsa looks like an instant impact player.