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+====== Washington Wizards ======
+===== Origins as the Chicago Packers =====
+The team was founded in 1961 as the Chicago Packers, making them the first modern expansion team in the NBA.[([[https://nbahoopsonline.com/Articles/History/OldestTeams.html|nbahoopsonline]])]
+===== Multiple Name Changes =====
+They’ve had five names: Chicago Packers, Chicago Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets, Capital Bullets, and Washington Bullets, before becoming the Washington Wizards in 1997.[([[https://sportsteamhistory.com/washington-wizards/|sportsteamhistory]])]
+===== Move to Baltimore =====
+In 1963, the franchise moved to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Bullets.[([[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/sports-and-leisure/washington-wizards|ebsco]])]
+===== Capital Bullets Era =====
+In 1973, the team was briefly renamed the Capital Bullets after moving to the Washington, D.C. metro area.[([[https://www.quora.com/Why-were-the-Washington-Bullets-Wizards-called-the-Capital-Bullets-for-one-season|quora]])]
+===== Championship Glory =====
+The team won its only NBA championship in 1978, led by Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nbadiscussion/comments/15y0113/the_elvin_hayes_debacle_circa_1978_nba_finals/|reddit]])]
+===== Michael Jordan Comeback =====
+Michael Jordan came out of retirement to play for the Wizards from 2001 to 2003.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2891773-why-michael-jordan-joined-the-wizards-in-2001-after-1998-bulls-retirement|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Jordan the Executive =====
+Before returning as a player, Jordan served as President of Basketball Operations for the Wizards.[([[https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/michael-jordan-rejected-wizards-10-million-severance-package|basketballnetwork]])]
+===== Controversial Name Change =====
+The team changed its name from “Bullets” to “Wizards” in 1997 to distance itself from violent connotations.[([[https://www.prweek.com/article/1380803/capitol-offense-bullets-rehabilitate-redskins-brand|prweek]])]
+===== Home Arena =====
+The Wizards play at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.[([[https://washington.org/find-dc-listings/capital-one-arena|washington]])]
+===== Wes Unseld’s Legacy =====
+Wes Unseld is the only Wizard to win MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season (1969).[([[https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/wes-unseld-nba-rookie-of-year-and-mvp-in-1969-dies-at-74|pbs]])]
+===== Elvin Hayes, the Scorer =====
+Elvin Hayes remains one of the top scorers in franchise history and a key part of the '70s success.[([[https://www.bballhistory.com/tag/elvin-hayes/|bballhistory]])]
+===== Historic NBA Finals Appearances =====
+The Wizards (as the Bullets) appeared in four NBA Finals: 1971, 1975, 1978, and 1979.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Washington-Wizards|britannica]])]
+===== Wizards’ All-Star Legacy =====
+The franchise has had dozens of All-Star appearances, including by Gilbert Arenas, John Wall, and Bradley Beal.[([[https://wizofawes.com/nba-all-star-weekend-ranking-the-wizards-last-5-all-star-players-01jm2wjv32b5|wizofawes]])]
+===== Gilbert Arenas’ Explosive Rise =====
+Gilbert Arenas was a fan favorite in the 2000s, known for his clutch shooting and eccentric personality.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/may/07/untold-shooting-guards-review-a-devastating-tale-of-elite-sports-ruthless-cruelty|theguardian]])]
+===== Agent Zero =====
+Arenas earned the nickname "Agent Zero" due to his jersey number and cold-blooded performances.[([[https://www.thetribune.ca/sports/third-man-in-gilbert-arenass-fall-from-grace/|thetribune]])]

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