Behind the Scenes: How Washington Secured the No. 1 Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
Go behind the scenes with ESPN as they follow the Washington franchise on the day it locked in the top pick for the 2026 NBA draft, revealing the quirks and key moments that led to their success.
Ohm Youngmisuk May 12, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.
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_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48742366/washington-wizards-nba-lottery-draft-2026-first-overall-pick-aj-dybantsa)._
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