The nation's capital has been home to a rich basketball tradition that began more than 80 years ago with a start-up league in the 1920s and continues today with the Washington Wizards. Under Hall of Fame coach and general manager Red Auerbach, the Washington Capitols reached the finals of the Basketball Association of America in just their third year of existence, and such renowned players as Wes Unseld, Chris Webber, and Michael Jordan have all played for a Washington, DC, area team. In The Bullets, the Wizards, and Washington, DC, Basketball, Brett L. Abrams and Raphael Mazzone chronicle the area's history of professional basketball, from the sport's origins as a regional game up through the present day as a multi-billion dollar business. This book captures the highs and lows of the Bullets, the Wizards, and all the other basketball teams in Washington's history. The authors meticulously researched newspaper and magazine articles, as well as archival material from the Basketball Hall of Fame, to give a complete and comprehensive history of the DC teams. Their findings illuminate the owners, players, and rivalries, and also provide insight into the events, trades, and most significant games that occurred throughout the history of professional basketball in the DC area. A fascinating look at the history of professional basketball in our nation's capital, The Bullets, the Wizards, and Washington, DC, Basketball will appeal to all fans of the sport.

This book highlights the history of the Washington Wizards.

"The history of the Washington Wizards professional basketball team from its start as the Chicago Packers in 1961 to today, spotlighting the franchise's greatest players and moments"--Provided by publisher.

Before going to see the historic monuments in Washington D.C., step On the Hardwood with the Washington Wizards in this officially licensed NBA team book. Champions in 1977-78, the rebuild of the Washington franchise is very nearly complete. Hoops' fans know the names responsible for the basketball rebirth in D.C.: John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter. On the Hardwood: Washington Wizards tells the story of what once made the team champions and the steps that are being taken to hang another banner in the nation's capital.

Washington Wizards is a beginner's history of the NBA's Washington Wizards. Beginning with the franchise's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments, meet the team's best players and managers, and gain the inside track on information that completes the team's story. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the Wizards, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Hoops fans know the names responsible for the basketball rebirth in D.C.: Wall, Beal, and Porter. On the Hardwood: Washington Wizards details the steps that are underway to hang another banner in the nation'ss capital.

Learn about the key players and wins that have made the Washington Wizards an NBA contender. Get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and its most memorable moments.