Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards was established in 1961. They have gone through many name changes and relocations. Originally they were started as Chicago Packers but in 1995, the team rebranded as Washington Wizards. They are known for their vibrant colors which are navy blue, Gold, and white. Wizards have experienced many periods of success from the championship of the NBA to the Hall of Fame.
History
Washington Wizards was founded in 1961. Originally, their name was Chicago Packers.In 1962, they were named Chicago Zephyrs, and in 1963 they renamed their name from Chicago Zephyrs to Baltimore Bullets. The team moved to Washington, and they changed their first name to Capital Bullets. After that, they changed their name in the season to Washington Wizards. Then, in 1997, they rebranded themselves as Washington Wizards, and they have remained so until today.
Season-by-Season Record
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Season |
GP |
W |
L |
W–L% |
Finish |
Playoffs |
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72 |
25 |
47 |
.347 |
3rd, Southeast |
Did not qualify |
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|
72 |
34 |
38 |
.472 |
3rd, Southeast |
Lost in first round, 1–4 (76ers) |
|
|
82 |
35 |
47 |
.427 |
4th, Southeast |
Did not qualify |
|
|
82 |
35 |
47 |
.427 |
3rd, Southeast |
Did not qualify |
|
|
82 |
15 |
67 |
.183 |
5th, Southeast |
Did not qualify |
Top-Players
Wes Unseld
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· In the 1978 Finals Game 7, Unseld played a crucial role in the Bullets' victory over the SuperSonics, helping secure the championship with a score of 105-99 |
· In the 1969 playoffs, Unseld averaged 18.8 points and 18.5 rebounds per game, despite the Bullets being swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Division semifinals |
Washington Bullets |
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· During the 1978 NBA Finals, he stepped up his performance, averaging 9.4 points and 12.0 rebounds per game, earning the Finals MVP award for his contributions |
Gilbert Arenas
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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· 2005 First Round Arenas hit a 16-foot fadeaway at the buzzer in Game 5 against the Chicago Bulls leading the Wizards to a 112-110 victory |
· In the 2005 playoffs, Arenas averaged 27.4 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game |
Washington Wizards |
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· 2006 First Round He scored a memorable 40-foot jump shot in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers although the Wizards were eliminated in six games |
· During the 2006 playoffs, he continued to impress, averaging 29.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 2 steals per game, ranking among the top scorers in the league |
Golden State Warriors |
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· 2006 Regular Season Arenas scored a career-high 60 points in an overtime game against the Los Angeles Lakers |
John Wall
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Playoff Performance |
Notable Scores |
Major Teams |
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Wall made a strong impression, averaging 24.3 points and 4.5 assists in the first round against the Chicago Bulls |
· Wall has averaged 21.9 points, 9.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game |
Washington Wizards |
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He had a standout performance in Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors, scoring 32 points in a 114-107 victory |
· He has a playoff record of 21 wins and 19 losses |
Houston Rockets |
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Wall scored a playoff career-high of 42 points in a crucial Game 6 against the Boston Celtics |
Community Management
Washington Wizards have a supportive community. The team is making innovations to engage the community. The team is working on their home arena, where they play their home games, investing in it for a modern and better atmosphere.