Club History & Eras
13 entries in the Washington Wizards compendium.
Capital Bullets MoveFrom Chicago to D.C.: A Legacy of Four Finals and One ChampionshipWes Unseld MVP SeasonThe rookie who rewrote the rulebook and claimed the league's highest honor in his first year.Abe Saperstein OwnershipFrom Chicago to D.C.: A legacy of champions.Washington Wizards RebrandThe Washington Wizards: Magic on the court.Gilbert Arenas TenureAgent Zero: The Wizards' explosive scoring starJohn Wall Draft SelectionFive-time NBA All-Star and first overall pick of the 2010 draft by the Washington Wizards.Michael Jordan PartnershipFrom Chicago Packers to Washington Wizards: A franchise with a championship legacy.Baltimore BulletsThe original Baltimore Bullets: last to fold, only to win.Abe SapersteinThe showman who brought pro basketball to D.C. with the Washington Capitols, leaving a global legacy separate…Dick MottaThe opera isn't over 'til the fat lady sings.Chicago PackersThe original NBA team from Chicago that became the Washington Wizards.Capital BulletsThe only season as the Capital Bullets.Abe PollinThe longest-tenured NBA owner who privately financed the arena that revitalized downtown D.C.
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