Can a G-League lineup beat the Wizards?

The Washington Wizards currently have six wins. It is Feb. 1. They rank last in the entire NBA in both offensive rating and defensive rating and have dropped their last 16 games.

Perhaps more notably, they’ve only won one single game on the road, which happened to be their first road game this season when they eked out a two-point win over the Hawks on Oct. 28.

Yes, you’re reading that correctly, they have not won a game away from Capital One Arena in three months.

Having seen that, my mind began to wander. Could a team of only G-League players beat what is by far the worst team in the NBA right now?

To be fair, NBA talent is otherworldly, even on the worst teams in the league. If this game were to be played in real life, the Wizards would likely blow out my squad. But, it doesn’t hurt to try.

Here is my starting five.

Point Guard - Brandon Williams

Williams is an undersized player at just 6-foot-1, but he’s currently leading the G-League for the Texas Legends at 28.5 points per game. This team needs someone who can score, and Williams can certainly do that.

He’s also a good passer with a mark of almost seven assists on average, and he can grab a rebound even with his short stature. Even though he turns the ball over more often than you’d like, there’s nobody else who I’d want running the point for my team than this crafty scorer.

Shooting Guard - Dakota Mathias

Are you a fan of three-point shooting? If so, Dakota Mathias is the man for you. Mathias has heaved over eight threes per game in the G-League and has made them at a 43.1 percent clip.

He also has some NBA experience for the 76ers and the Grizzlies, so he brings a little bit of extra leadership to the table. Additionally, he can handle the ball and could help to offset Williams’ propensity for turnovers.

Small Forward - Emanuel Miller

Do-it-all small forward Emanuel Miller would ease into this starting lineup and contribute across the board. He can score, evidenced by his mark of over 18 points per game, and he can knock them down from long range.

He is also a great rebounder and with Jonas Valančiūnas leading the Wizards in rebounds at eight per game, Miller can help give my G-Leaguers a sizeable advantage on the boards.

Power Forward - T.J. Warren

At my power forward, T.J. Warren has been there, done that. We need a player who has plenty of NBA experience somewhere on this roster, and Warren provides just that. He’s gotten into 385 NBA games and had a four-year run starting with the Suns and the Pacers.

Not to be disregarded is the fact that Warren can still bring it on the court. Seven years ago, he introduced himself to the league when he averaged 19.6 points per game. Now, he’s been balling for the Westchester Knicks, averaging over 25 points.

Center - Jamarion Sharp

One aspect that this group is currently lacking is size. Sharp brings just that to the table with his astonishing 7-foot-5, 235-lb. frame. Granted, he may not be the most skilled player in the world even for his size, but he can block shots with the best of them as he averages just under three per game.

He doesn’t shoot much, but he’ll be a rock at center to close out my starting five.

All things considered, I think we have a chance with this group. They may not have all of the tools in the world or the deepest bags, but they have the heart and the grit that is needed to succeed.

Either way, this game would be cinematic, so Adam Silver should expect me to be reaching out to him to pitch this idea in the coming weeks.

Dominick Pizzelanti is a second-year student dual majoring in broadcast journalism and Spanish. To contact him, email dqp5565@psu.edu.