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Starting out as the Washington Bullets in 1961 they won a NBA Championship in 1978. After becoming the Wizards they have had notable players such as Michael Jordan and Bernard King. Premium Wizard tickets are available.
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The Washington Wizards began as the Chicago Packers in 1961, spent several seasons in Baltimore, and finally landed in Washington, as the Washington Bullets, in 1974. After achieving only moderate success for a decade, the Bullets developed into a solid unit in the 1970s, built around rugged center Wes Unseld and talented scorer and rebounder Elvin Hayes. Washington made it to the NBA Finals four times during the 1970s and defeated the Seattle SuperSonics for the NBA championship in 1977-78. The Bullets were a model of consistency through the '80s, establishing an NBA record by winning at least 35 games in each of 22 consecutive years, from 1967-68 through 1988-89. A seven-year postseason drought ended in 1996-97 when the Bullets advanced to the playoffs, losing a hard-fought series to the Chicago Bulls. The final game of that series, a 96-95 loss on April 30, 1997, marked the end of an era. On May 15, the team officially became known as the Washinton Wizards, a decision made by owners Irene and Abe Pollin in conjunction with the team's anti-violence campaign. At the same time, the team prepared for a move from suburban Landover, Maryland, to the MCI Center in downtown Washington. At the beginning of the 1960s the NBA was an eight-team league coping with growing pains. The Boston Celtics were launching their dynasty, the Lakers had just moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles, and stars such as Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, and Bill Russell were bringing a higher profile to the pro game. NBA owners decided to initiate the first expansion since the league's inception in 1949, and after paying an entry fee of $500,000 the Packers were admitted in 1961.
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Speights, Smith Lead Sixers Past Wizards
NBA.com - Jul 16, 2008
... sophomore Jason Smith each scored a game-high 24 points and led the Philadelphia 76ers past the Washington Wizards 86-72 at COX Pavilion on Wednesday. ... Read More
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NBA ROUNDUP Arenas, Wizards sign 6-year deal
Detroit Free Press, United States - Jul 14, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas signed his six-year, $111-million contract with the Washington Wizards on Sunday, accepting less money than he was offered. ...
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Gilbert Arenas makes it official, signs deal with Wizards The Canadian Press
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NBA Summer League: McGee Making it in Vegas
Carson Times, NV - 2 hours ago
18 by the Washington Wizards in June's draft, takes everything in stride. The 7-footer is participating in the NBA Summer League on the campus of UNLV ... Read More
Arenas, Wizards officially reach deal
Canada.com, Canada - Jul 15, 2008
WASHINGTON - The Washington Wizards accomplished their main priority this off-season Sunday, re-signing guard Gilbert Arenas. reported earlier this month ...
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