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 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]])]
+===== John Wall’s Speed =====
+John Wall was known as one of the fastest players with the ball in NBA history.[([[https://upsidehoops.com/2023/06/27/speed-demon-quickest-players-in-nba-history/|upsidehoops]])]
+===== Bradley Beal’s Scoring Feats =====
+Bradley Beal has multiple seasons averaging over 30 points per game.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/03/09/nba-juiced-ball-era-scoring/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Longest Tenured Name: Bullets =====
+The team was known as the Bullets for 30 years (1963–1997), the longest of any name they've had.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Washington-Wizards|britannica]])]
+===== Mascot: G-Wiz =====
+The Wizards’ mascot is a blue fuzzy creature named G-Wiz, introduced in the mid-90s.[([[https://advertisingweek.com/g-wiz/|advertisingweek]])]
+===== G-League Team: Capital City Go-Go =====
+Their NBA G-League affiliate is the Capital City Go-Go, named after D.C.’s famous Go-Go music genre.[([[https://news.pollstar.com/2017/12/28/capital-city-go-go-how-dcs-native-music-inspired-the-hottest-new-team-name/|pollstar]])]
+===== Ernie Grunfeld Era =====
+Former GM Ernie Grunfeld had one of the longest tenures (2003–2019), but faced heavy criticism for his decisions.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2019/04/02/nba/ernie-grunfeld-fired-washington-wizards-gm|theringer]])]
+===== 2010s Playoff Resurgence =====
+The team reached the playoffs four times between 2014–2018, behind Wall and Beal.[([[https://www.bulletsforever.com/2019/2/11/18219110/john-wall-bradley-beal-otto-porter-era-washington-wizards|bulletsforever]])]
+===== Historic Comebacks =====
+The Wizards have pulled off several double-digit comebacks, including overcoming 21-point deficits.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/39698420/no-lead-safe-nba-big-comebacks-blown-leads|espn]])]
+===== First African-American Head Coach =====
+K.C. Jones became one of the first African-American head coaches in the NBA with the Bullets in the '70s.[([[https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/k-c-jones-1932-2020/|blackpast]])]
+===== Tom Gugliotta & Chris Webber Trade =====
+The 1994 trade of Gugliotta for Chris Webber was a big move that didn’t pan out long-term.[([[https://hoopsanalyst.com/the-webber-nelson-feud-revisited/|hoopsanalyst]])]
+===== Draft Lottery Woes =====
+The Wizards have frequently had bad luck in the draft lottery, often picking just outside the top few slots.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/05/15/wizards-fall-ninth-pick-nba-draft-nearly-their-worst-possible-lottery-scenario/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== 2001 NBA Draft Blunder =====
+They selected Kwame Brown #1 overall in 2001, considered one of the biggest draft busts ever.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/worst-no-1-picks-nba-draft-history-ranked-anthony-bennett-kwame-brown/76a4426d977d25b0aa6101a3|sportingnews]])]
+===== Gilbert Arenas Incident =====
+Arenas brought a gun into the locker room during a dispute with a teammate in 2009, leading to a suspension.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2576918-caron-butler-details-gilbert-arenas-gun-incident-in-new-book|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Russell Westbrook Triple-Double Machine =====
+In 2021, Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double and broke the all-time record while playing for the Wizards.[([[https://wizofawes.com/2021/03/29/washington-wizards-russell-westbrook-breaks-franchise-record-triple-doubles/|wizofawes]])]
+===== Classic Rivalry with Celtics =====
+The Bullets and Celtics had multiple fierce playoff battles during the 1970s.[([[https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2024/05/the-washington-wizards-a-journey-through-memorable-playoff-moments/|eyeonannapolis]])]
+===== The Unseld Family Legacy =====
+Wes Unseld Jr., son of franchise legend Wes Unseld, was hired as head coach in 2021.[([[https://firstandpen.com/wes-unseld-jr-named-washington-wizards-head-coach/|firstandpen]])]
+===== Global Reach =====
+The Wizards were part of NBA Global Games, playing preseason games in places like Japan and China.[([[https://apnews.com/article/washington-wizards-golden-state-warriors-nba-sports-stephen-curry-d951e1e7e67cfff4f34387bf9e77bcab|apnews]])]
+===== Jersey Number Retirements =====
+The franchise has five retired numbers, including those for Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, and Earl Monroe.[([[https://www.olympics.com/en/news/all-time-list-retired-numbers-jerseys-nba-pau-gasol|olympics]])]
+===== Women in the Front Office =====
+The Wizards have female executives, including Sashi Brown, now president of Monumental Basketball.[([[https://home.hamptonu.edu/administration/sashi-brown/|hamptonu]])]
+===== Owner Ted Leonsis =====
+Tech entrepreneur Ted Leonsis owns the Wizards and Capitals, focusing on innovation and fan experience.[([[https://monumentalsports.com/who-we-are/|monumentalsports]])]
+===== Monumental Sports Network =====
+They launched their own regional sports network in 2023, making them one of the few NBA teams to do so.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4309443/2023/03/15/nba-teams-regional-sports-networks/|nytimes]])]
+===== Historic 60-Point Games =====
+Bradley Beal dropped 60 points in a game in 2021, one of the highest in franchise history.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/historic-stats-behind-bradley-beals-60-point-explosion|sportskeeda]])]
+===== High Draft Picks =====
+The Wizards have had the #1 pick four times, selecting players like Walt Bellamy and John Wall.[([[https://www.bulletsforever.com/2023/7/28/23810940/top-12-washington-wizards-basketball-reference|bulletsforever]])]
+===== Buzzer Beater Madness =====
+The team has been part of numerous buzzer-beater finishes, often featured in highlight reels.[([[https://www.bulletsforever.com/2025/4/15/24407042/nba-2025-season-recap-washington-wizards-luka-lebron-james-jokic-shai-gilgeous-alexander-ivica-zubac|bulletsforever]])]
+===== Youth Movement in 2020s =====
+Following trades of Wall, Beal, and Westbrook, the team began a youth rebuild centered on draft picks.[([[https://www.nba.com/news/wizards-ready-for-fresh-start-with-beal-westbrook-culture-shift|nba]])]
+===== Jordan Poole & Kyle Kuzma Era =====
+As of the mid-2020s, the team features Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma as leading scorers.[([[https://craftednba.com/players/comparison/jordan-poole-vs-kyle-kuzma|craftednba]])]
+===== Commitment to Diversity =====
+The organization has championed social justice causes, community outreach, and inclusion efforts.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/washington-wizards/hoop-dreams-past-and-present/|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Community Initiatives =====
+Through Wizards Care, the team supports education, hunger relief, and youth development in D.C.[([[https://www.idealist.org/en/business-job/4fb05de173f74704a4566d934f14501a-lets-go-eco-theatre-event-director-elementary-schools-the-ecohero-show-fresno|idealist]])]
+===== Legacy of Resilience =====
+Despite ups and downs, the Wizards remain a resilient franchise with passionate fans and rich history.[([[https://motorcyclesports.net/wizards-45-year-championship-drought-continues-with-lottery-luck-running-dry-and-beals-contract-haunting-franchise/|motorcyclesports]])]
+===== First Team to Wear Sleeved Jerseys in a Game =====
+In 2014, the Washington Wizards became the first NBA team to wear sleeved jerseys during a regular-season game, experimenting with a new uniform style promoted by the league. While the look was polarizing, it marked a unique moment in uniform history.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=6520853|espn]])]

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