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Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. Based in Washington, D.C., they play their home games at Capital One Arena.
The Washington Wizards have evolved significantly since their establishment in 1961, accumulating numerous accolades across multiple eras. Here’s a comprehensive overview of their notable achievements and legacy:
Major Achievements
- NBA Championship (1978)
- Four NBA Finals appearances
- Four Conference Championships (1971, 1975, 1978, 1979)
- Eight Division Titles (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 2017)
- Franchise-best regular season record: 60-22 (1975)
Franchise Records
- Total Points: Elvin Hayes (15,551)
- Total Assists: John Wall (5,282)
- Total Rebounds: Wes Unseld (13,769)
- Total Blocks: Elvin Hayes (1,558)
- Total Steals: John Wall (976)
Retired Numbers
- #41 Wes Unseld (1969-1981)
- #11 Elvin Hayes (1973-1981)
- #25 Gus Johnson (1964-1972)
- #10 Earl Monroe (1968-1972)
- #45 Phil Chenier (1972-1979)
Hall of Fame Members
- Wes Unseld (Only player in franchise history to win NBA MVP and Finals MVP)
- Elvin Hayes
- Earl Monroe
- Gus Johnson
- Phil Chenier
- Michael Jordan
- Paul Pierce
- Mitch Richmond
- Ben Wallace
- Chris Webber
- Ralph Sampson
- Bernard King
- Moses Malone
- Spencer Haywood
- Bob Dandridge
- Dave Bing
Notable Team History
- Started as Chicago Packers (1961)
- Became Chicago Zephyrs (1962)
- Moved to Baltimore as Bullets (1963)
- Relocated to Washington area as Capital Bullets (1973)
- Changed to Washington Bullets (1974)
- Rebranded as Wizards (1997)