Overview
Washington Wizards
Capital basketball, championship roots
Washington won the 1978 NBA championship as the Bullets, following a memorable Finals run led by Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes. The team also reached the Finals in 1979, giving the capital region a pair of defining basketball seasons.
Wizards fans bring red, white, and blue pride to the nation’s capital, where the team represents a diverse community of basketball supporters. The rivalry with the Cleveland Cavaliers has produced memorable playoff chapters, while Baltimore and Philadelphia add regional ties.