The Washington Wizards have decided to go into full-on rebuild mode. After years of mediocre performances, in which they were never really close to competing for the title. The Wizards have traded away their prized assets, such as Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. Fans would hope that the new iteration of their beloved Wizards can compete for the NBA title in the future. But their present isn’t as bad as it looks. The Wizards still have quality players like Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, and Tyus Jones.

They also added a 19-year-old Frenchman, who is good friends with the NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama.

Wizards Select Bilal Coulibaly

The Washington Wizards selected Bilal Coulibaly as No.7 in the NBA Draft Night. Bilal selection went under the radar because of generational talents like Wembanyama, Scoot, and Amen Thompson who were drafted before him. With the Wizards in the rebuilding phase, the Wizards could give Bilal tons of minutes in the NBA to develop his game. The future looks promising for the Wizards, as they already have good young players like Poole, Dani Avdija, and Corey Kispert in their ranks. And Bilal is the latest addition to the talented young core the Wizards possess.

On NBA Media Day, Bilal revealed to the press that he still doesn’t have a driver’s license. Even after signing a 4 year contract worth $30 million dollars. He said, “The main thing is like, I can’t go anywhere because I don’t have my driving license. I was taking the subway in France. But here you can’t do that”. He acknowledged that his teammates have really helped him to settle in the US. He said, “My teammates are great. Whenever I need a ride, they’ll come and help me”.

Can Bilal Make an Impact?

The 6 foot 6 Frenchman has come into the NBA with very little fanfare. But that could prove to be a blessing in disguise for Bilal. As he won’t have to deal with high expectations like many of his draft mates. Both Bilal and Wemby played for the Metropolitan 92 in the PNB Pro A.

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Bilal Coulibaly is a gifted player with the physical tools to be special. Rumored has it that his wingspan could be around 7 foot 2. And with training and nutrition, he can gain considerable muscle mass. He has been compared to Jaylen Green. But a more accurate comparison would be with OG Anunoby. Bilal Coulibaly will be given ample opportunities to prove himself. But the question is; will he grab the opportunity? Or wilt under pressure? Let us know in the comments below!

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