There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the Washington Wizards. It's either an escape from the tunnel of losing, or it's an oncoming freight train. The Wizards' draft pick this summer (June 27th) will go a long way to determining which one that ends up becoming.
As of this publication, the Wizards are 29-51 and playing poorly. Which is perfect if you are a Wizards fan and want to see them with a slightly better chance at potentially having a higher draft pick depending on whether or not ping pong balls are selected in the order in which they are anticipated. Or maybe David Stern will throw us a bone and let us pick in the Top-5. The Wizards have more losses than the Minnesota Timberwolves right now, but they both have 29 wins and are therefore in a battle for a chance at the 8th pick.
This is important because the players entering the NBA this season either are not that great, or will be projects and future D-League All Stars (I mean with all due respect. I wish I was a D-League All Star right now). The Wizards have some pieces in place for their future, and the right draft pick this summer would go a long way to the Wizards' chances at making the playoffs.
Plus the Wizards are in the Eastern Conference, where winning records for playoff teams are optional.