Washington Wizards Retired Jersey Numbers

We are going to realize, in time, that this gaggle of young guys provide new paths toward winning, that they have or will develop skills that we are not now properly considering the value of. That's what the draft is about, on the broadest possible level.

Prospect Report: James Bouknight Of UConn

by Rafael Uehara

The appeal with James Bouknight is as a shotmaker off dribble moves and sleek footwork who can get promising looks in isolation. Even as teams have emphasized team-oriented offenses, the value of an individual scorer remains high.

Team USA's Stakes Are Moderate And Staying Motivated Is A Struggle

by Colin McGowan

The United States have become complacent again with a roster of abundant ability but not much synergy.

Giannis And The Virtue Of Being Oneself

by Micah Wimmer

Giannis Antetokounmpo blends retro ideas of post dominance with conceptions of space and movement that could be revolutionary if only there was anyone else able to follow in his footsteps.

Washington Wizards Retired Jersey Numbers

Earl Monroe
5 Seasons in WAS - Averaged 23.7 points, 4.6 assists in 328 games
NBA's Top 50, All-NBA 1st, ROY, 2x All-Star

Elvin Hayes
9 Seasons in WAS - Averaged 21.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.1 blocks in 731 games
NBA's Top 50, 3x All-NBA 1st, 8x All-Star

Gus Johnson
9 Seasons in WAS - Averaged 17.5 points, 12.9 rebounds in 560 games
2x All-NBA Defensive 1st, 5x All-Star

Wes Unseld
13 Seasons in WAS - Averaged 10.8 points, 14.0 rebounds in 984 games
NBA's Top 50, MVP, Finals MVP, All-NBA 1st, ROY, 5x All-Star
Head Coach (1987-88 to 1993-94), General Manager (1996-97 to 1999-00), General Manager (2003-04)

Phil Chenier
9 Seasons in WAS - Averaged 17.9 points, 1.2 steals in 546 games
3x All-Star