Last week, the Washington Wizards traded their lone remaining draft pick for point guard Tim Frazier. It is obviously too early to accurately judge whether that was a good trade or not, but it seems like the Wizards might, emphasis on the might, have a reasonable solution to their past backup point guard troubles. During the draft last Thursday, the media spoke to head coach Scott Brooks and team president Ernie Grunfeld about the trade and today, Wednesday, we spoke directly to Frazier who arrived on Tuesday.

“We’re happy with what we did yesterday with Tim [Frazier],” Brooks said during the draft. “He gives us another player that fits what we need. He’s a winner. Tough kid. Gritty, knows how to play, another guy that can push the pace and continue our pace and play fast. Defensively, he’s scrappy. I think it is a great pickup, great addition. He adds another important piece to our team. Gives us some options at that position playing behind John [Wall].”

For Washington, the choice to acquire Frazier, a player they liked before the 2014 NBA Draft, was an easy one because they felt that anyone available at pick 52 would not be able to contribute immediately the way that Frazier showed he could last season.

“We had the chance to get a veteran guy that has kind of worked his way into the league and made himself a very good player,” Brooks said about Frazier’s elevated worth. “With the 52nd pick, you never know if a player is going to be able to help. It’s a hard place to pick. But, we’re happy. I am very excited to coach Tim [Frazier]. … The 52nd pick would have obviously been a player that we would have to develop.”

"We traded our 52nd pick to get someone who we felt could help us because he’s experienced, been around, brings something to the table and we didn’t feel like we could get somebody like that at 52 that could come in right away and help us,” Grunfeld said.

Brooks and Grunfeld may have been calm and excited for Frazier's arrival, but that was not the case for the player himself.

“I was caught off guard," Frazier explained. "I was actually working out at the time so when I got to my phone, hours later, I had found out I had already been traded.”

However, once Frazier was able to digest the information, he realized he had a fantastic opportunity ahead of himself to join an Eastern Conference contender.

"But, it’s always a blessing," Frazier added. "I believe everything always happens for a reason and I’m excited to be here."

Frazier joins the Wizards and already has a few pals on the team. He played against Wall in high school and they have stayed friends since. He also knows Sheldon Mac and Kelly Oubre Jr. as they all great up in Houston. Of course, playing with Wall and Bradley Beal is the biggest draw.

“Man, that’s awesome,” Frazier responded instinctively when asked how he feels about playing with the House of Guards. “Those two guys are awesome. I get to learn from John, I’m going to try and take as much as I can from them.”

Words cannot quantify the joy on Frazier's face when talking to the media about his new team, but his excitement is also shared by Wall.

“I saw John on Sunday in New York [before the NBA Awards show] so we chatted a little bit," Frazier shared. "He was just excited as much as I am. We just talked about how he had a great year this year and I watched it and enjoyed it and I just want to be a part of it to help the team get over the hump.”

The excitement will slowly transition to the seriousness of the task at hand, which begins by figuring out who Frazier will play with in the rotation. Many fans and even media members were always puzzled that Brooks continued to play Wall with Brandon Jennings. It is not exactly known if Frazier will be asked to the same in a few months, but he is up for whatever the team asks for him.

“I think it can work [playing with Wall simultaneously]," Frazier hypothesized. "I’m just trying to figure out what my role is, next to John, next to Brad, be with the second unit, do whatever is needed. All I want to do is help the team win. ... I think the best thing about myself is I am able to adapt to different teams and situations. I’ve had a different role with every team I’ve been on. I’m looking forward to finding out what my role is for this team to help them win.”

In describing his own game, Frazier is similar to Wall as he is a "pass first point guard", which is the exact phrase Brooks used to describe the former Pelican last week, but he also knows that as a 26-year old there is room for improvement as well.

“I got a bunch [of areas he wants to improve on this summer]," Frazier said. "Obviously, biggest thing is be able to knock down the three consistently, guys were going under me a lot. Getting stronger, working on my speed, try to get even quicker now that I’m going to be guarding John in practice. There is a ton of things I can work on to continue to get better. Get better on defense, watch more film.”

Last month, Frazier watched the entire Washington-Boston playoff series and had a craving to partake in the playoff atmosphere. Maybe, without knowing so, he got his wish.

“It was so much intensity in both arenas. Just seeing John’s big shot, Isaiah's crazy games and going through what he was going through, everyone playing, and Brad making big shots. It was just huge and you just want to be a part of that. Who wouldn’t want to be on a playoff team going into Game 7?”