The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at the Capital One Arena, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
The franchise was established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers based in Chicago, and were renamed to Chicago Zephyrs the following season. In 1963, they relocated to Baltimore, Maryland and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking the name from previous team of the same name. In 1973, the team changed its name to the Capital Bullets to reflect their move to the Washington metropolitan area, and then to Washington Bullets in the following season. In 1997, they rebranded themselves as the Wizards.
The Wizards have appeared in four NBA Finals, and won in 1978. They have had a total of 28 playoff appearances, won four conference titles, and seven division titles. Their best season came in 1975 with a record of 60-22. Wes Unseld is the only player in franchise history to become the MVP, and win the Finals MVP award. Four players have won the Rookie of the Year award.
Southeast Division
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Arena/Stadium:
Capital One Arena
Owners:
Michael Jordan and Ted Leonsis
Head Coach:
Scott Brooks
Mascot:
G. Wiz
Championship year:
1978
Bradley Beal
Shooting guard
Chris McCullough
Power forward
Devin Robinson
Shooting guard and Small forward
Jason Smith
Power forward and Center
Jodie Meeks
Shooting guard
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Small forward
Markieff Morris
Power forward and Center
Otto Porter Jr.
Power forward and Small forward
Ramon Sessions
Point guard and Shooting guard
Tim Frazier
Point guard and Shooting guard
Tomáš Satoranský
Point guard and Shooting guard