Washington Wizards

Wilt Chamberlain wasn't afraid of much on the basketball court.
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Wilt Chamberlain Feared 1 Man and 1 Man Only on the Basketball Court

Wilt Chamberlain was only afraid of one player during his NBA career.

Jack Dougherty • 21 Feb 2023
Chris Webber of the Washington Bullets looks on from the court in a game against the New Jersey Nets.
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The Chris Webber Trade Might Have Cost the Washington Bullets a Chance to Draft Kobe Bryant or Steve Nash

When the Washington Bullets traded for Chris Webber, they unknowingly cost themselves a chance to draft Kobe Bryant or Steve Nash, among others.

Tim van Straten • 09 Sep 2021
Gilbert Arenas during the BIG3 game between Enemies and Ghost Ballers on July 6, 2019.
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Gilbert Arenas Made Too Damn Much Money, and Richard Jefferson Has Proof

Gilbert Arenas bought a high-end minivan, but it' was tailored for sale in China. The retired NBA star hasn't been able to figure out how to drive it.

John Moriello • 18 Aug 2021
Michael Jordan during his Washington Wizards tenure in 2003.
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Michael Jordan Once Made a Trash-Talking Wizards Teammate Pay and Quickly Reminded Him Who He Was: ‘You Know Better. You Grew up Watching Me'

Michael Jordan was older and not as successful during his Washington Wizards tenure, as his numbers weren’t where they were during his prime, and the Wizards missed the playoffs in both of his seasons with the team. But MJ was still pretty intense, especially to one of his trash-talking teammates.

David Wysong • 15 Aug 2021
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Although Still Effective, Michael Jordan Was ‘a Luxury Car and No Longer a Sports Car' in His Later Years

Michael Jordan had a tough time letting go. Who can blame him? He was arguably the greatest player ever to play in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan retired from the league three times. As he returned after his second retirement, he slowed down but was still one of the game's […]

Mike Thomas • 13 Aug 2021
Michael Jordan Isiah Thomas Vince Carter
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Michael Jordan Received a Special Gift During His Final NBA Season From Vince Carter With an Assist From a Surprise Source, Isiah Thomas

Vince Carter relinquished his starting spot in the 2003 NBA All-Star Game to Michael Jordan with some encouragement from Jordan's longtime rival, Isiah Thomas.

Luke Norris • 21 Jul 2021
Michael Jordan plays for the Wizards.
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Michael Jordan Told Wizards Teammates He'd Show Them How to Score 20 Points in a Quarter and Then Sit for the Rest of the Game: ‘That Was Unique'

Michael Jordan quickly showed his Wizards teammates he was the same old MJ.

Ashish Mathur • 04 May 2023
Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team laugh after a practice.
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Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum are Olympic Teammates, but Is That Just the Beginning of a Long-Term Relationship?

Could Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal become NBA teammates?

Mike Thomas • 09 Jul 2021
Kwame Brown and Michael Jordan at a Washington Wizards press conference in 2001
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Kwame Brown Sneaks an Interesting Michael Jordan Nugget Into His Hour-Long, Expletive-Filled Rant on His Haters

Kwame Brown says Michael Jordan only drafted him to the Washington Wizards so he could trade him.

Luke Norris • 17 May 2021
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant embrace ahead of a Wizards-Lakers matchup in February 2002
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Kobe Bryant Had a Winning Record Against Michael Jordan and Even Used MJ's Own ‘Personal' Tactic Against Him in Their Final Battle

Kobe Bryant owned a winning record in head-to-head games with Michael Jordan and dropped 55 on him in their final battle.

Luke Norris • 15 May 2021