We're back for another year to draw pro comparisons for ESPN's projected lottery prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, which runs from June 25-26 (8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN). It's often a useful exercise, if done responsibly. Sometimes that's easier said than done, as it's a process that often invites hyperbole.

The Wizards selected John Wall 1st overall in the 2010 NBA Draft. The NBA lottery was instituted for the 1985 Draft. The Washington Wizards have been a regular within the lottery since it was instituted. Let’s highlight each lottery selection that has been made by the team in their history.

Locked in. The second, third, and fourth picks of the 2025 NBA Draft: Virtually locked in. The rest of the 2025 NBA Draft: Who the hell knows? This top-heavy draft class is currently a pain in the tush for NBA general managers,