Once named the Bullets, the Washington Wizards held true to their name and performed a disappearing act; from the NBA playoffs that is. Not so this year. They are currently in 5th place in the NBA Eastern Conference and looking to secure a playoff spot; their first since 1997. The Wizards are a very young team with names such as Jared Jeffries, Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood. Even though they are a staggering 12 games behind division leaders Miami, they hold their playoff future in their own hands.
I think Miami is just to strong this year. They are hungry after an all to early playoff exit last year. I feel sorry for anyone trying to catch them. The Wizards are quickly getting to far behind to win their division, but are still solid for the playoffs. I wonder if they just don't have anyone who has been there long enough to know that they have a losing history? !
I believe the Wizards have a solid, young core of players, that, if the organization sticks with them, can evolve into a great team. That being said, no team in the NBA has exhibited that kind of patience, except maybe for the Pistons, even though most of the starting 5 were veteran players. The problem with the NBA is that players move around too often, and that creates huge gaps on teams and lack of chemistry. That however, is a totally different topic of discussion.
Military Washington Wizards Join Efforts To Feed The Needy
US Military News
Military members joined Washington Wizards athletes and area students to prepare more than 1,000 meals for needy children and families.
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