2013 NBA Draft Lottery Reaction: Washington Wizards Edition

Reaction in D.C. to last night's NBA Draft Lottery can be accurately summed up as: OMG WIZARDS GOT THE NO. 3 PICK!!!

By Jeff Newman May 22, 2013, 8:34am EDT

And you thought Bradley Beal couldn't get any more awesome. For shame. The No. 3 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, who wears the No. 3 on his jersey, rendered the No. 3 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. Here's what the Internet thought about the Washington Wizards' good fortune:

First, here a batch of news stories and initial reaction. [Us | SB Nation | Washington Post | Washington Examiner | CSN Washington | Wiz of Awes | Daily Wizdom | NBC Washington | DC Pro Sports Report | Team blog |Press release]
And of course, it didn't take long for the updated mock drafts to come pouring in. [SB Nation's Jonathan Tjarks | ESPN's Chad Ford |DraftExpress.com's Jonathan Givony | NBADraft.net | CBS Sports' Jeff Goodman & Matt Moore | Sporting News' Sean Deveney | CBS DC]
Losing that coin flip to the Pistons doesn't seem so bad now, does it? [Truth About It]
The Wiz will certainly have options at No. 3. [Wizards Insider]
Beal was definitely excited after lucky-charming his way to the No. 3 pick, but he kept it cool and monotone for the camera.
As you'll find in the tweets below, Mike Wise thinks the Wizards should look to trade the No. 3 pick for an established veteran.
FWIW, Gary Williams has the Wizards using the No. 3 pick on Alex Len, whom Williams recruited to Maryland. [CSN Washington]
It's playoffs or bust next season for Beal. [CSN Washington]
Randy Wittman kept it short in his pep talk to Beal prior to the lottery. [DC Sports Bog]
For kicks, here's some thoughts Mike posted prior to the lottery on the Wizards' draft pick and whether they should trade it.
So guys, WHO SHOULD THE WIZARDS TAKE?!?!

What did Twitter have to say?

Flip Saunders: "Can I get a do over?"
— Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It) May 22, 2013

So this is something else Beal has done better than Wall?
— Craig Stouffer (@CraigStouffer) May 22, 2013

Bradley Beal could destroy both of these dudes.
— Kelly Dwyer (@KDonhoops) May 22, 2013

Good. I didn't want Noel or that Thrift Shop guy.
— Jack Kogod (@Unsilent) May 22, 2013

Let's get it on, Wizards-Cavs rivalry.
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) May 22, 2013

#Otto4Lotto
— Gheorghe The Blog (@gheorghetheblog) May 22, 2013

@realdealbeal23! Way luckier than me! Huge! #wizards
— Zachary Leonsis (@ZacharyLeonsis) May 22, 2013

Otto Porter is now a Wizard?
— Adam McGinnis (@adammcginnis) May 22, 2013

Wizards should trade Jan Vesely straight up for Nick Gilbert...
— The Ball Hogs (@BallHogsRadio) May 22, 2013

Noel/Bennett/Porter Any of those 3 can help the Wizards. Now it's possible. My fav player in this draft is Bennett.
— danny rouhier (@funnydanny) May 22, 2013

getting into top #3 is huge for Wizards... Chance to get Otto , Oladipo, Len, orBennett the PF from UNLV
— Dan Hellie (@DanHellie) May 22, 2013

STOP SAYING ALEX LEN, MIKE WILBON
— Bullets Forever (@BulletsForever) May 22, 2013

Watch Otto Porter JR be on the board at #3 and Ernie drafts Johanavad Sackavefhes SF from Lithuania
— HTTR24-7.com (@HTTR24_7) May 22, 2013

oh.my. wilbon just said for the #wizards "maybe alex len. or otto porter". note to team: you do NOT have to draft within a 10 mile radius.
— Dave Ross (@FOX5Ross) May 22, 2013

Find and replace "Otto Porter" draftexpress.com/profile/jeff-g… #nbadraft #wizards
— Thomas Pruitt (@TheRealTPruitt) May 22, 2013

Hey there #Wizards ! Little luck getting into the top 3. Now have the sense to draft Otto Porter. #NBA
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) May 22, 2013

B3AL!!! #Wizards
— Kevin Broom (@Broom_Kevin) May 22, 2013

True story, I had a post scheduled on BF essentially downplaying the idea of the Wiz selecting in the top 3. Jokes on me
— Umair Khan (@UKhanNBA) May 22, 2013

Grunfeld: "We want to be a playoff team next year and moving up 5 spots will certainly help that process"
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 22, 2013

Wizards won't listen to pressure to draft Georgetown's Otto Porter if he's available at three, source said. Wiz, however, are high on Porter
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) May 22, 2013

Wonder what David Faulk thinks about his client potentially playing with Wall. #Otto
— Scott Jackson (@JacksonSports) May 22, 2013

One dark horse for No. 1 pick? Georgetown's Otto Porter.Cavs love him. Perfect fit. Helps right away.
— Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) May 22, 2013

I could absolutely see Cleveland taking Porter, by the way. If Noel slid to 3...
— Mike Prada (@MikePradaSBN) May 22, 2013

In other DMV news...I hope Alex stays local #Wizards #terpnation
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) May 22, 2013

With the no. 3 pick in the 2013 #NBADraft the @washwizards should take @codyzeller, period. #WizardsTalk
— Kevin B. Blackistone (@ProfBlackistone) May 22, 2013

Otto is the motto. No? #Wizards
— Ward Watkins (@PhoneBoothWiz) May 22, 2013

Would imagine Wiz will have either Noel, McLemore, Bennett, Porter, or Oladipo on their roster next year. Anyone have a darkhorse? #Wizards
— Chase Hughes (@chasehughesCSN) May 22, 2013

The Wiz have the worst luck ever.... then there's Otto who might end up there.Thats worse.
— Kevin & Rock Radio (@kevinandrock) May 22, 2013

I would not be surprised if Cleveland drafts Alex Lin first. I'm hearing theyreally like him.
— Chris Miller (@cmillscsn) May 22, 2013

Dear wizards- Otto porter please. Thanks- a concerned fan
— Bram Weinstein (@BramESPN) May 22, 2013

Never knew so many people out there would wish such ill will on a nice kid like Otto Porter #Wizards
— thom loverro (@thomloverro) May 22, 2013

3rd pick!! Not bad at all lol !! Thanks to my man up top !! 🙏
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 22, 2013

Time to stay out the lottery now !
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) May 22, 2013

I was all prepared for freeze-dried Taster's Choice (Alex Len lol), but the #Wizards spring this gourmet sh*t
— Ward Watkins (@PhoneBoothWiz) May 22, 2013

#Wizards had a 4.77% chance to land #3 pick.Asked what his good luck charm was tonight, Grunfeld said "@realdealbeal23"
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) May 22, 2013

I dunno, guys, Rudy Gobert could work-out his way up to #3.... #SoWizards
— Kyle Weidie (@Truth_About_It) May 22, 2013

2 Western Conference executives walked up to me in ABC studios after the lottery & said, "Have fun with Otto Porter." #wizards
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) May 22, 2013

Let's play Trade the Pick: if you're the Wizards do you offer the 3rd overall pick and something to sweeten the pot to Sac for Cousins???
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) May 22, 2013

One of the executives added that taking Porter is "a no-brainer." Another thought CLE was a wild card that could take him first. We'll see
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) May 22, 2013

To me, the Wizards have a brutal call to make. Take the polished local product in Otto Porter, or the enormously talented Anthony Bennett
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) May 22, 2013

No one loves Otto Porter's game more than me. It's old school, old soul. But I still consider moving No. 3 pick for established veteran 1st.
— Mike Wise (@MikeWiseguy) May 22, 2013

Just getting online for the first time tonight. Anything cool happen, you guys?
— Amin Vafa (@AminNBA) May 22, 2013

I would move down, trade No. 3 and Trevor Booker for late top 10 pick ir further down. Get a healthy Danny Granger, Greg Monroe or....
— Mike Wise (@MikeWiseguy) May 22, 2013