Overview
The Washington Wizards bring NBA basketball to the nation's capital, playing their home games at Capital One Arena in downtown D.C. Known for a passionate fan base and a colorful franchise history, the Wizards have cycled through several identities on their way to becoming a fixture of the Eastern Conference. Today's roster is built around a youth movement chasing the return of the team's late-1970s glory.
History & Legacy
The franchise dates to 1961, when it entered the NBA as the Chicago Packers before becoming the Zephyrs, then relocating to Baltimore as the Bullets. The team moved to the Washington area in 1973 and captured its only NBA championship in 1978 behind Hall of Famers Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes. It was rebranded the Wizards in 1997. Michael Jordan's brief playing stint with the club in the early 2000s remains one of its most notable chapters.
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Founded1961
Championships1 (1978)
Home VenueCapital One Arena
Conference Titles4 (1971, 1975, 1978, 1979)
All-Time IconWes Unseld
Retired Numbers10, 11, 25, 41, 45
ColorsRed, white, blue, black
MascotG-Wiz (debuted 1997)
OwnershipTed Leonsis / Monumental Sports & Entertainment (majority since 2010)