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 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 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]])]
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 +===== The Unseld Family Legacy =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Global Reach =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Jersey Number Retirements =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Women in the Front Office =====
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 +The Wizards have female executives, including Sashi Brown, now president of Monumental Basketball.[([[https://home.hamptonu.edu/administration/sashi-brown/|hamptonu]])]
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 +===== Owner Ted Leonsis =====
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 +Tech entrepreneur Ted Leonsis owns the Wizards and Capitals, focusing on innovation and fan experience.[([[https://monumentalsports.com/who-we-are/|monumentalsports]])]
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 +===== Monumental Sports Network =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Historic 60-Point Games =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== High Draft Picks =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Buzzer Beater Madness =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Youth Movement in 2020s =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Jordan Poole & Kyle Kuzma Era =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Commitment to Diversity =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Community Initiatives =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== Legacy of Resilience =====
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 +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]])]
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 +===== First Team to Wear Sleeved Jerseys in a Game =====
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 +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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