Washington Wizards Best Players of All Time

The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team with a long-standing history of success in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded as the Chicago Packers in 1961, they moved to Baltimore and became the Bullets before settling into their current home of Washington D.C. during 1973. The franchise has had its fair share of successes over time such as winning 4 division titles, 8 playoff appearances, and making it all way to NBA Finals once in 1978-79 season where they lost against Seattle Supersonics. Currently led by Bradley Beal on court who is one of most promising players in league right now and off court by general manager Tommy Sheppard who was recently promoted from within organization last offseason; this young yet experienced squad looks forward for bright future both near & far.

1. Bradley Beal

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Chaminade, (Creve Coeur, Missouri)
• College: Florida (2011–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–present: Washington Wizards
• 3× NBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021), All-NBA Third Team (2021), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013), First-team All-SEC (2012), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2011), First-team Parade All-American (2011), McDonald's All-American (2011), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (2011), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2009 Argentina: National team, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2010 Hamburg: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2009 Argentina: National team
• FIBA World U17 Championship
• : 2010 Hamburg: National team

Bradley Beal is a talented shooting guard who has been playing in the NBA for six years. He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2012 and has since played with them continuously.

Beal is known for his excellent scoring ability, which he showcased during his time at Florida University. Bradley Beal is currently one of the best shooting guards in the league and will continue to develop over time.

Bradley Beal is a three-time NBA All-Star and first-team All-NBA selection. He was the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2011 and was also named Mr. Show Me Basketball Male Athlete of the Year that year. 

In addition to his impressive playing resume, Bradley has been involved in community service projects off the court including working with at risk youth and participating in visits to schools as part of Share Our Strength's "No Kid Left Behind" campaign.

2. Wes Unseld

Power forward

Career

• High school: Seneca (Louisville, Kentucky)
• College: Louisville (1965–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1968–1981
• Position: Center
• Number: 41
• Coaching career: 1987–1994
• NBA champion (1978), NBA Finals MVP (1978), NBA Most Valuable Player (1969), 5× NBA All-Star (1969, 1971–1973, 1975), All-NBA First Team (1969), NBA Rookie of the Year (1969), NBA rebounding leader (1975), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 41 retired by Washington Wizards, 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1967, 1968), 3× First-team All-MVC (1966–1968), No. 31 retired by Louisville Cardinals, First-team Parade All-American (1964)
• Points: 10,624 (10.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 13,769 (14.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,822 (3.9 apg)
• NBA: 202–345 (.369)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition, Universiade, : 1967 Tokyo: Team Competition
• Representing United States
• Pan American Games
• : 1967 Winnipeg: Team Competition
• Universiade
• : 1967 Tokyo: Team Competition

Wes Unseld was an NBA center who played for the Baltimore Bullets and Washington Bullets during his career. Wes Unseld is most famous for being a part of the "Bad Boys" era of the Washington Bullets, where he helped lead them to their only championship in 1978.

After retiring from playing basketball, Wes Unseld began a successful coaching career with the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics, leading both teams to playoff appearances before eventually winning titles with the Celtics in 2008 and 2014. 

Wes Unseld died at 74 years old after battling cancer for several years; he will be remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history and one of its most respected coaches.

Wes Unseld was a two-time NBA champion, five-time all-star, and first team all-NBA player. Wes Unseld is most notable for being the first player to ever record a triple double (30 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists). 

He retired from playing in 1994 after 19 seasons with Washington Bullets. Wes Unselid currently coaches at Georgetown University where he has led the Hoyas to back to back NCAA championships in 2015 and 2016.

3. Elvin Hayes

Power forward

Career

• High school: Eula D. Britton (Rayville, Louisiana)
• College: Houston (1964–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the San Diego Rockets
• Playing career: 1968–1984
• Position: Power forward / center
• Number: 11, 44
• 1968–1972: San Diego / Houston Rockets
• 1972–1981: Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets
• 1981–1984: Houston Rockets
• NBA champion (1978), 12× NBA All-Star (1969–1980), 3× All-NBA First Team (1975, 1977, 1979), 3× All-NBA Second Team (1973, 1974, 1976), 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1974, 1975), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1969), NBA scoring champion (1969), 2× NBA rebounding leader (1970, 1974), No. 11 retired by Washington Wizards, No. 44 retired by Houston Rockets, NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), Associated Press Player of the Year (1968), UPI Player of the Year (1968), Sporting News Player of the Year (1968), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1967, 1968), No. 44 retired by Houston Cougars
• Points: 27,313 (21.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 16,279 (12.5 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,171 (2.0 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Elvin Hayes was a dominant player in the NBA for many years and is considered one of the greatest power forwards of all time. He was drafted first overall by the San Diego Rockets in 1968, and went on to play with them until 1984.

His most famous moments came during his tenure with the Houston Rockets, where he won three championships (1975, 1980, 1982). Hayes retired from professional basketball after winning another title with the Utah Jazz in 1997. 

Elvin Hayes has since gone on to have a successful career as an executive in sports management; he currently serves as president of Basketball Operations for the Atlanta Hawks franchise.

Hayes was a dominant player in the NBA for many years, winning championships with both the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets. 

Hayes was also a unanimous All-American twice and won several other awards throughout his career. He is now retired from professional basketball but continues to be recognized as one of the all-time greats.

4. John Wall

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Garner, (Garner, North Carolina), Word of God, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: Kentucky (2009–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2020: Washington Wizards
• 2020–2022: Houston Rockets
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Clippers
• 5× NBA All-Star (2014–2018), All-NBA Third Team (2017), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2011), NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2014), Adolph Rupp Trophy (2010), Consensus first-team All-American (2010), SEC Player of the Year (2010)

John Wall was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 6, 1990. He attended high school at Garner where he starred for the basketball team and led them to a state championship.

In 2010, Wall was drafted 1st overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft. As a rookie with the Wizards, John quickly established himself as one of the best point guards in the league, winning Rookie of The Year honours and being named an NBA All-Star three times (2012–2014).

Since 2015 however, Wall has been struggling with injuries which have limited his playing time both domestically and internationally; this culminated in him signing with newly formed side The Bayhawks for the 2019 season opener after being released by his old team.

Cleveland Cavaliers - earlier that month due to injury concerns stemming from surgery he had undergone on his right knee just prior to joining Bayhawks' training camp.

Despite these setbacks though, John continues to work extremely hard on his rehabilitation program and is hopeful that he can make a return to form soon enough so that he can finish what he started back when he first entered into professional basketball – becoming one of the greatest Point Guards ever.

Also Played For: los angeles clippers, kentucky basketball

5. Gilbert Arenas

Point guard

Career

• High school: Grant (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Arizona (1999–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2001–2013
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 0, 1, 9, 10
• 2001–2003: Golden State Warriors
• 2003–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2011: Orlando Magic
• 2012: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2012–2013: Shanghai Sharks
• 3× NBA All-Star (2005–2007), All-NBA Second Team (2007), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2005, 2006), NBA Most Improved Player (2003), First-team All-Pac-10 (2001), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2000)
• Points: 11,402 (20.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,168 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 2,909 (5.3 apg)

Gilbert Arenas was born in Tampa, Florida on January 6th 1982. Gilbert played college basketball for Arizona and was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2001.

He spent three seasons with the Warriors before moving to Washington Wizards in 2003 where he would spend ten years until he retired in 2013. 

Gilbert is widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time and his career totals include 4 All-Star appearances, 3 MVP Awards, 2 scoring titles and 1 championship title with the Washington Wizards in 2008 Gilbert Arenas was one of the most talented shooting guards in NBA history.

He made three All-NBA teams and led the league in scoring twice. Gilbert Arenas had a turbulent career, which included numerous controversies and felony charges. 

After leaving the Orlando Magic, he played for Memphis Grizzlies and Shanghai Sharks before retiring in 2013. Gilbert Arenas will always be remembered for his amazing shooting ability, he is seventh all time in 3-point field goals made with 2,087 shots from behind the arc.

Also Played For: 2006–07 nba season, nba 2000s

6. Gus Johnson

Power forward

Career

• High school: Central (Akron, Ohio)
• College: , Idaho (1962–1963), Boise Junior College (1961–1962), Akron (did not play)
• NBA draft 1963 / Round: 2 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1963–1973
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 25, 13
• 1963–1972: Baltimore Bullets
• 1972: Phoenix Suns
• 1972–1973: Indiana Pacers
• ABA champion (1973), 5× NBA All-Star (1965, 1968–1971), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1965, 1966, 1970, 1971), 2× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1970, 1971), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1964), No. 25 retired by Washington Wizards, No. 43 retired by Idaho Vandals
• Points: 10,243 (16.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,624 (12.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,603 (2.5 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Gus Johnson was a prominent member of the Indiana Pacers during their 1972-73 ABA season. He had an impressive career in the NBA, playing for five different teams over 14 seasons.

Johnson died from liver cancer in 1987 at just 48 years old. Gus Johnson was a high-flying power forward and small forward who played in the NBA and ABA for over 20 years. He is most famous for his time with the Baltimore Bullets, where he won an ABA championship in 1973.

Johnson also enjoyed success with the Phoenix Suns and Indiana Pacers, winning two more championships apiece. He was an All-Star throughout his career, as well as being named to both All-NBA Second Team and All-Defensive First Teams at various points in his career. 

In 2003, Gus Johnson retired from professional basketball after playing one final season with Washington Wizards; he later had his number 43 retired by Idaho Vandals of the NBDL (now G League).

Also Played For: phoenix suns

7. Earl Monroe

Point guard

Career

• High school: John Bartram, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Winston-Salem State (1963–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1967–1980
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 33, 10, 15
• 1967–1971: Baltimore Bullets
• 1971–1980: New York Knicks
• NBA champion (1973), 4× NBA All-Star (1969, 1971, 1975, 1977), All-NBA First Team (1969), NBA Rookie of the Year (1968), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1968), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 15 retired by New York Knicks, No. 10 retired by Washington Wizards, NCAA College Division champion (1967), NCAA College Division Tournament MVP (1967)
• Points: 17,454 (18.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,796 (3.0 rpg)
• Assists: 3,594 (3.9 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Earl Monroe was one of the most talented and popular players in NBA history. He started his career with the Baltimore Bullets, before moving to the New York Knicks in 1971.

Monroe is considered one of the greatest shooting guards ever, and won five championships with the Knicks. In 1980 he retired from professional basketball but continued to play in Minor League Baseball until 1993.

Monroe has since been heavily involved in charity work, and currently serves as a mentor to young athletes Earl Monroe was a dominant scorer and rebounder in the NBA for many years. He was one of the first players to wear glasses while playing in the league, and they helped him see better on offense.

He is also known for his acrobatic dunks and alley-oops. Monroe retired from the NBA in 1996 after 19 seasons with five different teams. After retirement, he continued to play professional basketball overseas for several more years before retiring permanently in 2001 at age 42.

Also Played For: new york knicks, shooting guard

8. Michael Jordan

Small forward

Career

• High school: Emsley A. Laney, (Wilmington, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1981–1984)
• NBA draft 1984 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1984–1993, 1995–1998, 2001–2003
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 23, 12,[b] 45
• 1984–1993,, 1995–1998: Chicago Bulls
• 2001–2003: Washington Wizards
• 6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998), 6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998), 5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998), 14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002, 2003), 3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), 10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998), All-NBA Second Team (1985), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988), 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998), NBA Rookie of the Year (1985), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985), 10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998), 3× NBA steals leader (1988, 1990, 1993), 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1987, 1988), No. 23 retired by Chicago Bulls, No. 23 retired by Miami Heat, 3× AP Athlete of the Year (1991–1993), Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (1991), 2× IBM Award (1985, 1989), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), NCAA champion (1982), National college player of the year (1984), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1983, 1984), ACC Player of the Year (1984), 2× First-team All-ACC (1983, 1984), ACC Rookie of the Year (1982), No. 23 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels, 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1983, 1984), McDonald's All-American (1981), First-team Parade All-American (1981), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2016)
• Points: 32,292 (30.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,672 (6.2 rpg)
• Assists: 5,633 (5.3 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• FIBA Hall of Fame as player
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1984 Los Angeles: Men's basketball, : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball, Tournament of the Americas, : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1983 Caracas: Men's basketball
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1984 Los Angeles: Men's basketball
• : 1992 Barcelona: Men's basketball
• Tournament of the Americas
• : 1992 Portland: Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1983 Caracas: Men's basketball

Michael Jordan is an American basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 2003. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the NBA three times and is one of only two players, with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to be named MVP consecutively.

His career scoring average of 32 points per game ranks third all time behind Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant, while his total number of titles – six – places him fifth on the all-time list. 

In 2007, he became a part of professional sports' first class inducted into the International Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts alongside such legends as Wilt Chamberlain and Larry Bird.

On February 17th 2018 at age 59 years old Michael Jordan announced his return to playing basketball after a 13 year retirement which will include play in The NBA's new league called "The Jump" produced by Netflix Inc.

9. Antawn Jamison

Career

• High school: Providence, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1995–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 1998–2014
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 7, 33, 4
• 1998–2003: Golden State Warriors
• 2003–2004: Dallas Mavericks
• 2004–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2012: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2008), NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2004), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1999), National college player of the year (1998), Consensus first-team All-American (1998), Consensus second-team All-American (1997), ACC Player of the Year (1998), 3× First-team All-ACC (1996–1998), ACC tournament MVP (1998), ACC All-Freshman Team (1996), No. 33 retired by North Carolina Tar Heels, McDonald's All-American (1995), North Carolina Mr. Basketball (1995)
• Points: 20,042 (18.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,157 (7.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,761 (1.6 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2021
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, World Championships, : 2006 Japan: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• World Championships
• : 2006 Japan: Team

Antawn Jamison was drafted fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 1998 NBA draft. He played his entire career with the Raptors, retiring after playing 14 seasons in the league.

Antawn Jamison is best known for his time as a power forward and small forward with Toronto, where he averaged 18 points and 7 rebounds per game over his 14-year career. 

In 2003, Antawn Jamison won an NBA championship with Toronto, becoming just the third player in franchise history to win a title.

After leaving the Raptors, AntawnJamson briefly spent time on several other teams before ending his professional basketball career in 2014. Antawn Jamison was a two-time NBA All-Star, and won the Sixth Man of the Year award in 2004. 

He played for four different teams over nine seasons, before spending one season with the Clippers in 2013-14. Jamison is most well known for his time at Duke, where he was a consensus first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year as a senior in 1998. 

After retiring from professional basketball following the 2014–15 season, Antawn now works as an assistant coach with Cleveland's youth teams.

10. Walt Bellamy

Career

• High school: J.T. Barber, (New Bern, North Carolina)
• College: Indiana (1958–1961)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Packers
• Playing career: 1961–1974
• Position: Center
• Number: 8
• 1961–1965: Chicago Packers / Zephyrs / Baltimore Bullets
• 1965–1968: New York Knicks
• 1968–1970: Detroit Pistons
• 1970–1974: Atlanta Hawks
• 1974: New Orleans Jazz
• 4× NBA All-Star (1962–1965), NBA Rookie of the Year (1962), Consensus second-team All-American (1961), First-team All-American – USBWA (1960), Second-team All-American – NEA (1960), Third-team All-American – UPI (1960)
• Points: 20,941 (20.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 14,241 (13.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,544 (2.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympic Games, : 1960 Rome: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympic Games
• : 1960 Rome: Team competition

Walt Bellamy was an All-Star center in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Chicago Packers with the first pick in the 1961 draft and played with them until they folded at the end of that season.

Bellamy then joined the Boston Celtics, where he won two championships (1968–1969). He finished his career with three more titles (1971–1973) with the Philadelphia 76ers before retiring in 1974. 

Walt Bellamy is one of only six players to have been named MVP, Rookie of The Year, and Finals MVP all within his first five seasons in the league.

After retirement, he served as a color commentator for both TNT and TBS during their coverage of NBA games from 1975 to 2003; he also appeared on various talk shows over this period discussing basketball topics or sharing stories about his playing days. 

In 2006, Walt became president and CEO of HealthSouth Corporation after serving as its chairman since 1998; under his leadership HealthSouth grew from $1 billion to over $10 billion in total assets while reducing health care costs for patients by 20%.

On November 2nd 2013, Walt passed away at 74 years old due to complications related to prostate cancer treatment.

11. Bernard King

Career

• 4× NBA All-Star (1982, 1984, 1985, 1991)
• 2× All-NBA First Team (1984, 1985)
• All-NBA Second Team (1982)
• All-NBA Third Team (1991)
• NBA Comeback Player of the Year (1981)
• NBA All-Rookie Team (1978)
• NBA scoring champion (1985)
• Consensus first-team All-American (1977)
• Consensus second-team All-American (1976)
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1975)
• 3× SEC Player of the Year (1975–1977)
• No. 53 retired by Tennessee Volunteers

Bernard King was a versatile player who excelled at both scoring and defense. He spent most of his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he won two NBA championships.

King played college basketball for Tennessee, where he led the team to the NCAA Championship in 1977. After being drafted by the New York Nets in 1977, he went on to play for the Nets, Utah Jazz, and then Golden State Warriors before retiring in 1993.

King is one of only five players ever to win an MVP award (1978), a championship (1979 with Utah Jazz), and a Finals MVP Award (1981 with Golden State Warriors). 

In 1999, Bernard was posthumously awarded an honorary degree from his alma mater Tennessee University.

King was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to fitness; as a result of these habits, he remained injury free throughout his playing career. 

In 2007, Bernard received The Presidential Medal Of Freedom from U Bernard King was an all-star player in the NBA for many years, and he is particularly remembered for his clutch play.

He played college basketball at Tennessee, where he won three conference titles and was named a third-team All-American. After several successful seasons with the New York Knicks, King was traded to Washington in 1987. 

He continued to be a valuable player on both teams until retiring in 1991 after playing with the Nets for two more seasons. 

Bernard King has been inducted into multiple Halls of Fame, including the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Hall of Fame.

12. Phil Chenier

Point guard

Career

• High school: Berkeley (Berkeley, California)
• College: California (1969–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: Hardship / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1971–1981
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 45, 30, 15
• 1971–1979: Baltimore / Capital / Washington Bullets
• 1979–1980: Indiana Pacers
• 1981: Golden State Warriors
• NBA champion (1978), 3× NBA All-Star (1974, 1975, 1977), All-NBA Second Team (1975), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1972), First-team All-Pac-8 (1971), No. 45 retired by Washington Wizards
• Points: 9,931 (17.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,063 (3.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,742 (3.0 apg)

Chenier was born in Berkeley, California on October 30th of 1950. He attended high school at Berkeley before going on to earn a degree from California in 1971.

Chenier played professional basketball for the Baltimore Bullets, Capital Bullets and Washington Bullets over a nine-year period from 1971 until 1981. 

He is most well known for his time with the Bullets where he helped lead them to two NBA Finals appearances (1974 and 1975) as well as an Eastern Conference Championship (1975).

After concluding his career with the Wizards, Chenier moved into coaching where he has served various positions including head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers’ D-League affiliate team and assistant coach of both Golden State Warriors teams that made it to The Finals (2015 and 2017). Phil Chenier was one of the most versatile players in NBA history.

He was a sharpshooter and an excellent passer, which made him one of the deadliest pick-and-roll partners in the game. Chenier played for five different teams during his 17-year career, averaging 19 points and 10 rebounds per game. 

He is perhaps best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won two championships and earned All-Star honors three times.

After retiring from playing professional basketball, Phil Chenier served as head coach of the Washington Wizards for two seasons before stepping down in 1999 due to health concerns.

Also Played For: nba 70s

13. Juwan Howard

Power forward

Career

• High school: Chicago Vocational, (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Michigan (1991–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1994–2013
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 5, 7, 55, 6
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• As player:, 2× NBA champion (2012, 2013), NBA All-Star (1996), All-NBA Third Team (1996), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1995), Second-team All-American – NABC (1994), Third-team All-American – AP (1994), First-team Parade All-American (1991), McDonald's All-American (1991), , As coach:, , AP Coach of the Year (2021), Sporting News Coach of the Year (2021), Big Ten regular season champion (2021), Henry Iba Award (2021), Big Ten Coach of the Year (2021)
• Points: 16,159 (13.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 7,428 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,663 (2.2 apg)

Juwan Howard was born on February 7, 1973 in Chicago, Illinois and attended high school at Chicago Vocational. Juwan Howard played college basketball for Michigan from 1991-1994 where he was a four year starter and helped lead the Wolverines to an Elite 8 appearance his senior season.

After graduating from college, Juwan Howard entered the 1994 NBA Draft and was selected 5th overall by the Washington Bullets. 

During his 13 seasons in the NBA, Juwan Howard played power forward for six different teams including three stints with Washington (1995-1998; 2001–2003), one with Atlanta (2004-2005), two with Orlando Magic (2006-2011) and one final time with Milwaukee Bucks (2013).

In 2013, after spending two years out of the league due to injury, Juwan Howard returned to coaching as an assistant coach for Indiana Pacers under Frank Vogel before being named head coach of Michigan in 2020.

14. Deni Avdija

Small forward

Career

• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2020: Maccabi Tel Aviv
• 2020–present: Washington Wizards
• 3× Israeli League champion (2018–2020), Israeli League MVP (2020), All-Israeli League First Team (2020), EuroLeague Magic Moment (2020), FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship MVP (2019), Israeli League Cup winner (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Israel, FIBA U20 European Championship, : 2018 Germany: Team, : 2019 Israel: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Israel
• FIBA U20 European Championship
• : 2018 Germany: Team
• : 2019 Israel: Team

Deni Avdija was born in Beit Zera, Israel on 3 January 2001. Deni is a small forward who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League from 2017 to 2020.

In 2020, Deni was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the ninth overall pick and has since started playing for them in the NBA. Deni is averaging 12 points per game and 4 rebounds per game this season for Washington.

Deni Avdija is a professional basketball player who has represented Israel at the FIBA U20 European Championship and the Israeli League. Deni was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, but he did not sign with them.

Deni currently plays for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli League where he is their starting point guard. He has led his team to 3 championships and been named MVP twice. 

Deni is known for his explosive athleticism and playmaking ability which have helped him win numerous awards, including being voted league MVP two times consecutively in 2020 and 2021.

Also Played For: eurobasket

15. Corey Kispert

Forward

Career

• High school: King's (Shoreline, Washington)
• College: Gonzaga (2017–2021)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–present: Washington Wizards
• Consensus first-team All-American (2021), Julius Erving Award (2021), WCC Player of the Year (2021), 2× First-team All-WCC (2020, 2021), Academic All-American of the Year (2021)

Corey Kispert is a small forward for the Washington Wizards. He was drafted 15th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the team. Corey played college basketball at Gonzaga, where he averaged 16 points and six rebounds per game over his three seasons with the Bulldogs.

In 2111214 Kispert won gold medal as member of United States national under-17 basketball team competing at FIBA U17 World Championship held in Prague, Czech Republic. 

On March 3, 1999, Corey was born in Edmonds, Washington to parents Sherry and Sergej Kispert who are both athletes themselves having competed in track and field events as well as triathlon competitions together before they got married; hence their son's love of sports which started early on.

Outside of playing basketball Corey enjoys spending time with friends and family – you can find him hitting up outdoor activities or just lounging around watching TV when he isn't busy preparing for another game.

Also Played For: gonzaga bulldogs men's basketball

16. Jeff Malone

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Southwest (Macon, Georgia)
• College: Mississippi State (1979–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1983–1997
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 24, 25
• Coaching career: 2000–2006
• 2× NBA All-Star (1986, 1987), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1984), Third-team All-American – NABC (1983), SEC Player of the Year – UPI (1983)
• Points: 17,231 (19.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,364 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 2,154 (2.4 apg)

Malone was drafted 10th overall by the Washington Bullets in the 1983 NBA draft and played for them from 1983 to 1997. He spent most of his career with the Bullets, but also played for Utah Jazz (1990-1994) and the Philadelphia 76ers (1994-1996).

After retiring as a player, Malone began coaching with the Sixers' D-League affiliate Delaware 87ers in 2006. 

Malone has won two championship rings as a player - one with the Washington Bullets in 1987 and another with the Utah Jazz in 1995 - making him one of only four players ever to win both an NCAA Championship title and an NBA championship ring.

Malone is a former NBA player who played for the Miami Heat from 1996 to 2006. Malone was a key contributor to the Heat's two consecutive NBA championships in 1997 and 1998. 

After retiring as a player, Malone became an assistant coach with the San Diego Stingrays before joining the Columbus Riverdragons in 2005. In 2006, he joined the Florida Flame as head coach and led them to two playoff appearances before leaving at the end of that season.

Since then, Malone has been working as an analyst for ESPN and TNT while also pursuing other coaching opportunities.

17. Caron Butler

Small forward

Career

• 2002–2004: Miami Heat
• 2004–2005: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2005–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2011: Dallas Mavericks
• 2011–2013: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2013–2014: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2014: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2014–2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings

Caron Butler was born in Racine, Wisconsin on March 13th, 1980. He attended high school at Racine Park and then Maine Central Institute before playing college basketball for UConn from 2000 to 2002.

In the 2001 NBA Draft, Caron was selected 10th overall by the Washington Wizards and he has since played for them, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Atlanta Hawks in his career so far. Caron is currently an assistant coach with the Miami Heat after spending two seasons as a player development coach with Atlanta last year.

Caron is known for his perimeter shooting skills which have seen him score over 20,000 points in his career thus far. Caron Butler played for the Miami Heat from 2002 to 2016. 

He was a small forward and is most well-known for his time with the Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings. Caron Butler has won two championships (with the Washington Wizards in 2005 and then again with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2014).

In addition to his playing career, Caron Butler also served as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat from 2020 until the present day.

18. Moses Malone

Center

Career

• High school: Petersburg (Petersburg, Virginia)
• ABA draft 1974 / Round: 3
• Selected by the Utah Stars
• Playing career: 1974–1995
• Position: Center
• Number: 22, 13, 20, 21, 24, 2, 4, 8
• Coaching career: 2006–2009
• NBA champion (1983), NBA Finals MVP (1983), 3× NBA Most Valuable Player (1979, 1982, 1983), 12× NBA All-Star (1978–1989), ABA All-Star (1975), 4× All-NBA First Team (1979, 1982, 1983, 1985), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1980, 1981, 1984, 1987), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1983), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979), ABA All-Rookie Team (1975), 6× NBA rebounding leader (1979, 1981–1985), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), ABA All-Time Team, No. 2 retired by Philadelphia 76ers, No. 24 retired by Houston Rockets, National high school player of the year (1974), First-team Parade All-American (1974), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1973)
• Points: 29,580 (20.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 17,834 (12.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,889 (1.3 bpg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Moses Malone was one of the most dominant centers in NBA history. He averaged 22 points, 13 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his career. 

Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to two NBA championships in 1984 and 1985, as well as a runner-up finish in 1983.

After retiring from playing basketball, Moses transitioned into coaching with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006–2009. Moses Malone passed away on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 60

After a long battle with dementia caused by years of head injuries sustained while playing professional basketball Moses Malone was one of the most dominant players in NBA history.

He won three MVP awards, 12 All-Star games, and four consecutive first-team selections. Malone led the Philadelphia 76ers to their only championship in 1983 and is still considered one of the best big men to ever play the game. 

After a successful playing career, Moses Malone became an influential coach with Philadelphia before moving on to Atlanta, Milwaukee and finally Houston where he retired as head coach in 2009.

19. Bob Dandridge

Small forward

Career

• High school: Maggie Walker (Richmond, Virginia)
• College: Norfolk State (1965–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 4 / Pick: 45th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1969–1981
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 10
• 1969–1977: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1977–1981: Washington Bullets
• 1981: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2× NBA champion (1971, 1978), 4× NBA All-Star (1973, 1975, 1976, 1979), All-NBA Second Team (1979), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1979), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1970), No. 10 retired by Milwaukee Bucks, No. 12 retired by Norfolk State Spartans
• Points: 15,530 (18.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,715 (6.8 rpg)
• Assists: 2,846 (3.4 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player

Bob Dandridge was born in Richmond, Virginia on November 15th of 1947. He attended Maggie Walker High School and played college basketball at Norfolk State before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969.

During his ten-year career with the Bucks (1969-1977) and Washington Bullets (1977-1981), he averaged 18 points per game, shooting 43 percent from three point range. 

After leaving the NBA, Dandridge retired to become a physical education teacher in Virginia but later returned to play for the Fort Worth Flyers of the American Basketball Association (ABA).

At 74 years old, Bob Dandridge is currently an assistant coach with Division III Randolph–Macon College's men's team and also coaches their summer ball program for kids aged 6 to 17 years old.

The part of Operation Sports USA Foundation Incorporated In addition to coaching basketball, Bob enjoys spending time with his wife Crystal and daughters Sydney (born 1985) and Savannah (born 1988).

20. Brendan Haywood

Center

Career

• High school: James B. Dudley, (Greensboro, North Carolina)
• College: North Carolina (1997–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2001–2015
• Position: Center
• Number: 3, 00, 33
• 2001–2010: Washington Wizards
• 2010–2012: Dallas Mavericks
• 2012–2014: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2014–2015: Cleveland Cavaliers
• NBA champion (2011), Second-team All-American – SN (2001), Third-team All-American – NABC (2001), Second-team All-ACC (2001), Third-team All-ACC (2000), ACC All-Defensive Team (2001), No. 00 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, Third-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997)
• Points: 5,538 (6.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,875 (6.0 rpg)
• Assists: 442 (0.5 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: Team competition

Brendan Haywood was born in 1979 in New York City. He attended high school at James B. Dudley in Greensboro, North Carolina and played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

After being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2001, he spent four seasons with the team before moving to Washington Wizards where he remained until 2015 season. 

In 2003, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and helped Washington make it to the playoffs that year as well (they were defeated by eventual champion Miami Heat).

Haywood has also been a part of two championship teams – 2007 with the Denver Nuggets and 2013 with Dallas Mavericks – both times playing alongside Dirk Nowitzki. 

Injuries have plagued Haywood throughout his career; however, despite this he has still averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds per game over his 18-year professional career which is very impressive.

Also Played For: unc basketball, north carolina basketball

21. Richard Hamilton

Small forward

Career

• 1999–2002: Washington Wizards
• 2002–2011: Detroit Pistons
• 2011–2013: Chicago Bulls

Hamilton was a standout high school player and attended UConn. He played for the Washington Wizards from 1999 to 2013, averaging 17 points and five assists per game over that time.

After finishing his career with the Detroit Pistons, Hamilton has continued to work as an analyst for NBA TV. Hamilton was a 3 time NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship in 2004.

He played for the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls before retiring in 2013. Hamilton led his teams to multiple championships, including NCAA titles in 1999 and 2000, plus Big East Player of the Year honors both years.

He is also a two-time McDonald's All-American as well as Second Team Parade All American and holds several other accolades from his playing days such as Naismith College Player of the Year (1996).

22. Manute Bol

Center

Career

• College: Bridgeport (1984–1985)
• NBA draft 1985 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1985–1997
• Position: Center
• Number: 10, 11, 4, 1
• 1985: Rhode Island Gulls
• 1985–1988: Washington Bullets
• 1988–1990: Golden State Warriors
• 1990–1993: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1993–1994: Miami Heat
• 1994: Washington Bullets
• 1994: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1994–1995: Golden State Warriors
• 1995–1996: Florida Beach Dogs
• 1996–1997: Fulgor Libertas Forlì
• NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1986), 2× NBA blocks leader (1986, 1989)
• Points: 1,599 (2.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,647 (4.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 2,086 (3.3 bpg)

Manute Bol was a towering center who played in the NBA for over a decade. He is perhaps best known for his performance in the 1992 Olympics, where he helped lead Sudan to victory over USA.

After playing his final season with the Washington Bullets, Bol retired from professional basketball and moved to Virginia to start a new life. In 2006, Manute Bol died after a long battle with kidney disease at 47 years old.

Manute Bol is a 7'7" tall Sudanese-born center who played in the NBA for 17 seasons. He was one of the tallest players to ever play in the NBA, and he was known for his strong defense and rebounding ability. 

Bol also had some success on offense, averaging around 2 points and 4 rebounds per game throughout his career.

After retiring from playing basketball, Bol started a business that manufactures large tents used by athletes during events such as the Olympics and World Cup competitions. Manute Bol passed away at age 43 due to a heart attack after suffering from pneumonia following surgery on his right hip flexor.

23. Larry Hughes

Point guard

Career

• High school: Christian Brothers College, (St. Louis, Missouri)
• College: Saint Louis (1997–1998)
• NBA draft 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1998–2012
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 21, 20, 32, 0
• 1998–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2000–2002: Golden State Warriors
• 2002–2005: Washington Wizards
• 2005–2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2008–2009: Chicago Bulls
• 2009–2010: New York Knicks
• 2010: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2011–2012: Orlando Magic
• NBA All-Defensive First Team (2005), NBA steals leader (2005), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (1998), First-team All-Conference USA (1998), McDonald's All-American (1997), Second-team Parade All-American (1997), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (1997)
• Points: 10,242 (14.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,039 (4.2 rpg)
• Assists: 2,290 (3.1 apg)

Larry Hughes was a prolific scorer in the NBA, averaging 21.0 points per game over his career. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1998 and played for them until 2012.

Hughes is notable for scoring 80 points against the New York Knicks on February 18, 2003 - one of just two times he scored that many Points in a single game. 

In 2006, Hughes signed with the Indiana Pacers but only lasted one season before being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers where he retired at the end of that year due to injuries (he would later come out of retirement).

After retiring from basketball, Hughes has worked as an analyst on ESPN's coverage of The NBA Playoffs and College Basketball games respectively and also starred in his own reality show called "Larry's Game". 

Larry Hughes was a four-time All-Defensive First Team player in the NBA and is also one of only two players to ever lead the league in steals. Hughes played his entire career with the Golden State Warriors, where he helped them win back-to-back championships in 2002 and 2003.

After spending time with the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks, Hughes retired from professional basketball following the 2010 season. 

Larry Hughes has been named to numerous postseason award ballots including both Second Team All-NBA (2006) as well as Third Team selections (2009). 

He currently serves as an assistant coach for UC Santa Barbara's men's team where he helps guide future stars such as Kris Dunn and Jordan Bachynski through their college careers.

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers, st louis university basketball

24. Gheorghe Mureșan

Center

Career

• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1991–2001
• Position: Center
• Number: 77
• 1991–1992: Universitatea Cluj-Napoca
• 1992–1993: Pau-Orthez
• 1993–1998: Washington Bullets / Wizards
• 1999–2000: New Jersey Nets
• 2000–2001: Pau-Orthez
• NBA Most Improved Player (1996), 2× NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader (1996, 1997), Romanian League champion (1992), French League champion (2001), French League Cup winner (1993)
• Points: 3,020 (9.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,957 (6.4 rpg)
• Blocks: 455 (1.5 bpg)

Gheorghe Mureșan was a professional basketball player who spent his entire career with the Washington Bullets. He was born in 1971 in Tritenii de Jos, Romania and played for Universitatea Cluj-Napoca from 1991 to 1992 before joining Pau-Orthez.

In 1993 he was selected by the Washington Bullets with the 30th overall pick in the NBA draft and went on to play over 700 games in the league, scoring over 10,000 points along the way. 

After retiring as a player he became an assistant coach with CSM Bucuresti before returning to his home country of Romania where he currently coaches at Club Baia Mare.

Gheorghe Mureșan is a Romanian-born American professional basketball player. He played for the Washington Bullets and the Wizards in the NBA from 1993 to 1998 before moving to New Jersey Nets. 

In 2000, he signed with Pau-Orthez of France and helped them win two French League Championships (2001, 2003). 

After playing one season in Spain for Valencia BC, Gheorghe Mureșan retired at the end of 2005–06 season having won Spanish League Championship twice (2002, 2004), LNB Cup three times (1997, 2002, 2006) and EuroLeague Playoffs once (2005).

At age 38 he made a comeback during 2014–15 season with Le Mans Sarthenais of Pro A where he averaged 10 points per game helping them finish as runners up after losing final against Limoges CSP 89-81 in overtime; his team was promoted back to Ligue 1 afterward.

25. Kristaps Porziņģis

Forward

Career

• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2015: Sevilla
• 2012–2013: →Sevilla B
• 2015–2019: New York Knicks
• 2019–2022: Dallas Mavericks
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• NBA All-Star (2018), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016), EuroCup Rising Star (2015), 2× ACB All-Young Players Team (2014, 2015)

Porziņģis was born in Latvia, and he played basketball for Liepāja's Jelgava-Riga BC before being drafted by the New York Knicks in 2015. 

Porziņģis has averaged 14.3 points and 6 rebounds per game over his NBA career, including a season with the Washington Wizards where he averaged 13.8 points and 7 rebounds per game.

Porziņģis is known for his athleticism, as well as his shooting ability from outside of the arc (he has made over 300 three-point shots in his career). In 2018, Porziņģis helped lead Latvia to their first ever FIBA World Cup appearance – they were eliminated in the group stages however.

 Kristaps Porziņģis will be playing out the remainder of his contract with Washington Wizards this year before potentially moving on to another team next season Porziņģis was a highly touted prospect coming out of Latvia and was expected to be a top pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

However, he fell to the Knicks at number 17 overall and has since developed into one of the most promising players in European basketball. Porziņģis is second all-time in total points scored by a Latvian player in international play (1,394), trailing only Arvydas Sabonis. 

He has also averaged 20.3 points per game over his career with Sevilla, New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards squads respectively. In 2018, Porziņģis won an All-Star Game MVP award after leading Eastern Conference team 111–105 victory over the West squad.

That same year he helped lead his Lithuanian national team to their first EuroBasket championship since 2000 when they defeated Spain 71–64 in the final match played at Bilbao BILBAO BC GIRONA.

26. Kyle Kuzma

Power forward

Career

• High school: , Bentley, (Burton, Michigan), Rise Academy, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Utah (2014–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2021–present: Washington Wizards
• NBA champion (2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018), First-team All-Pac-12 (2017)

Kyle Kuzma is a high school basketball player from Michigan who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2018 NBA draft. Kyle starred for Benton High School in Flint, Michigan and helped lead them to two state championships.

He played college ball at Bentley University before being drafted by the Washington Wizards. In his rookie season with Washington, he averaged 14 points and 5 rebounds per game while playing alongside John Wall and Bradley Beal on their struggling team.

In 2019-20, Kyle improved upon his averages to 20 points and 7 rebounds per game while helping guide the Wizards to an appearance in the playoffs as a #8 seed against Philadelphia 76ers where they were eliminated after losing Game 1 92-96 (the fourteenth time they've been knocked out of contention).

As one of only three American players on an NBA playoff roster this year (along with LeBron James and Kyrie Irving), Kyle has become somewhat of a symbol for basketball in America both on and off court.

Also Played For: los angeles lakers, nba 2k19

27. Tom Gugliotta

Power forward

Career

• High school: Walt Whitman, (Huntington Station, New York)
• College: NC State (1988–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1992–2005
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 24, 8, 42, 7
• 1992–1994: Washington Bullets
• 1994–1995: Golden State Warriors
• 1995–1998: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1999–2004: Phoenix Suns
• 2004: Utah Jazz
• 2004–2005: Boston Celtics
• 2005: Atlanta Hawks
• NBA All-Star (1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993), Third-team All-American – NABC (1992), First-team All-ACC (1992), Second-team All-ACC (1991), No. 24 jersey honored by NC State Wolfpack
• Points: 9,895 (13.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,589 (7.3 rpg)
• Steals: 1,079 (1.4 spg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1999 San Juan: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1999 San Juan: National team

Tom Gugliotta was born on December 19, 1969 in Huntington Station, New York. He played college basketball for NC State and was drafted sixth overall by the Washington Bullets in the 1992 NBA draft.

Gugliotta spent seven seasons with the Bullets before moving to Golden State in 1995. He retired from professional basketball following the 2005 season at age 34 due to injury concerns. 

Tom is currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers organization and has also served as a commentator for TNT broadcasts of games featuring his former teams, the Wizards and Warriors respectively, since 2013-14 season onwards Tom Gugliotta was a standout player for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 1995 to 1998.

He then played with the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, and Atlanta Hawks before retiring in 2005. During his NBA career, Tom Gugliotta averaged 13 points per game and 7 rebounds per contest. 

He won an All-Star Game MVP Award in 1997 and a Sixth Man of the Year Award while playing with the Phoenix Suns in 2004-2005 season. 

After retirement, he served as an assistant coach for various teams including NC State Wolfpack until 2017 when he became head coach of their Academy team.

Also Played For: minnesota timberwolves

28. Rod Strickland

Career

• High school: Truman (The Bronx, New York), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: DePaul (1985–1988)
• NBA draft 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1988–2005
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11, 1, 31
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• All-NBA Second Team (1998), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1989), NBA assists leader (1998), Third-team All-American – UPI (1988), First-team Parade All-American (1985)
• Points: 14,463 (13.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,084 (3.7 rpg)
• Assists: 7,987 (7.3 apg)

Rod Strickland played for the New York Knicks from 1988 to 2005. He was a key player on their championship teams in 1994 and 1999. Rod Strickland is an assistant coach with the Kentucky Wildcats.

He has been with the team since 2009, helping them win two national championships (2012 and 2013). Rod Strickland was born in 1966 in The Bronx, New York. He attended Truman High School before going on to play college basketball at DePaul University.

After playing professional basketball for 11 years, Rod retired as a player in 2005 due to injury concerns. Nowadays he works as an assistant coach with the Kentucky Wildcats. Rod Strickland is a point guard who has spent the last 14 seasons coaching in the NBA.

He was an assistant coach with South Florida from 2014 to 2017, and then became head coach of LIU Brooklyn in 2018. Rod Strickland's playing career included stints with the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Bullets/Wizards and Toronto Raptors.

He won two championships as a player - with San Antonio in 1999 and 2000, and also helped lead Portland to their first title in 1996. 

As a coach, Rod Strickland has led South Florida to three NCAA tournament appearances (2014-2017), plus back-to-back Atlantic 10 regular season titles in 2019 & 2020.

29. Jerry Stackhouse

Career

• High school: , Kinston, (Kinston, North Carolina), Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: North Carolina (1993–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1995–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 42, 24
• Coaching career: 2015–present
• As player:, 2× NBA All-Star (2000, 2001), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), Consensus first-team All-American (1995), First-team All-ACC (1995), ACC tournament MVP (1994), ACC All-Freshman Team (1994), No. 42 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels, McDonald's All-American MVP (1993), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1992, 1993), , As coach:, , NBA D-League Coach of the Year (2017), NBA D-League champion (2017)
• Points: 16,409 (16.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,067 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 3,240 (3.3 apg)

Jerry Stackhouse was born in Kinston, North Carolina on November 5th 1974. Jerry attended Kinston High School before playing college basketball at the University of North Carolina from 1993-1995.

Jerry was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the third overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft and would play for them for six seasons until he was traded to Portland in 2000 where he played two more seasons before retiring in 2002.

In 2012, Stackhouse became head coach of Vanderbilt Commodores where he has led them to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2013-16), including a Sweet 16 appearance this year as well as back-to-back SEC regular season championships (2016 & 2017).

He is currently one win away from his first NCAA Championship title with Vanderbilt and will be looking to add an National Title to his lengthy resume when they take on Kansas Jayhawks in the Final Four next week.

30. Rui Hachimura

Power forward

Career

• High school: Meisei (Sendai, Japan)
• College: Gonzaga (2016–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–present: Washington Wizards
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2020), Consensus first-team All-American (2019), Julius Erving Award (2019), WCC Player of the Year (2019), 2× First-team All-WCC (2018, 2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Japan, FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship, : 2013 Iran: Japan
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Japan
• FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship
• : 2013 Iran: Japan

Rui Hachimura was born on February 8, 1998 in Toyama, Japan. He played high school basketball at Meisei (Sendai) and Gonzaga before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2019.

Hachimura has started all but one game for the Wizards this season and is averaging 17 points per game. Rui Hachimura is a small forward who can score from anywhere on the court, making him a difficult player to defend.

Rui Hachimura is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Wizards with the 38th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. 

In his rookie season, he averaged 9.9 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while shooting 43% from three-point range en route to earning All-Rookie Second Team honors.

In 2019, Hachimura won both Julius Erving Award as college player of year as well as WCC Player of Year award making him only second player after Rick Majerus to win two awards in one season.

His individual performance at Final Four Japan national team helped them secure third place which qualified them for 2020 FIBA World Cup At age 20 Rui has already accomplished so much it's hard to imagine what he will do next.

31. Jordan Goodwin

Career

• High school: Althoff Catholic, (Belleville, Illinois)
• College: Saint Louis (2017–2021)
• NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–2022: Capital City Go-Go
• 2021–present: Washington Wizards
• 2022–present: →Capital City Go-Go
• 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020, 2021), 2× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2020, 2021)

Jordan Goodwin was a standout player for Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Illinois. He averaged 18 points, five rebounds and four assists during his senior year and led the school to its first-ever state title game appearance.

After graduating from high school, Goodwin played two seasons of college basketball at Washington before being drafted by the Wizards in the 2017 NBA Draft. 

As a rookie point guard, he has started all 82 games for Washington this season and is averaging 12.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game while shooting 43% from three-point range.

Jordan Goodwin is one of just 24 players in NBA history to have recorded 1 000 career assists after joining the league as a rookie point guard – an achievement that positions him as one of the most versatile playmakers in the NBA today.

32. Vernon Carey Jr.

Power forward

Career

• High school: NSU University School, (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
• College: Duke (2019–2020)
• NBA draft 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2022: Charlotte Hornets
• 2021–2022: →Greensboro Swarm
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• 2022: →Capital City Go-Go
• Consensus second-team All-American (2020), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2020), NABC Freshman of the Year (2020), First-team All-ACC (2020), ACC Rookie of the Year (2020), ACC All-Freshman Team (2020), McDonald's All-American (2019), 2× Florida Mr. Basketball (2018, 2019)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina:
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina:

Vernon Carey Jr. was born on February 25, 2001 in Miami, Florida. He played high school basketball at NSU University School and then attended Duke where he graduated with a degree in Game Design & Strategy.

Carey was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft and has since played for them for two seasons before joining the Washington Wizards this season. 

Vernon is known for his athleticism and scoring ability from inside and out of the paint, which has seen him averaging 18 points per game so far in his career.

His versatility allows him to play both center and power forward positions, making him an important part of any team's set-up offensively or defensively respectively Vernon Carey Jr. is a talented young player who has been making waves in the NBA since he was drafted in 2020. 

Carey Jr. won ACC Rookie of the Year honors in 2020 and quickly established himself as one of the league's top players.

He also garnered national recognition for his play during his freshman year at Florida, winning both Mr. Basketball and USBWA National Freshman of the Year awards. 

As a senior at Florida, Carey averaged 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists per game to help lead his team to an SEC Championship victory over Kentucky. Carey is expected to be a key part of Washington's future success, and should continue to develop into one of the best players in the league.

33. Greg Ballard

Career

• High school: Garey (Pomona, California)
• College: Oregon (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1977–1989
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 42, 4, 5
• 1977–1985: Washington Bullets
• 1985–1987: Golden State Warriors
• 1987–1988: VL Pesaro
• 1989: Libertas Forlì
• 1989: Seattle SuperSonics
• NBA champion (1978), Consensus second-team All-American (1977), 2× First-team All-Pac-8 (1976, 1977)
• Points: 9,953 (12.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,858 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,733 (2.2 apg)

Ballard was a versatile power forward in the NBA who played for the Washington Bullets from 1977 to 1989. He was selected fourth overall by the Bullets in the 1977 draft and quickly established himself as one of their key players, averaging over 20 points per game during his time with them.

Ballard later played for teams such as Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat before retiring from professional basketball after winning two championships with the Miami Heat in 2006 and 2013. 

After retirement, Ballard worked as an analyst on various sports broadcasts before passing away at 61 years old in 2016.

Ballard was a standout player at the University of Utah, where he led his team to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. 

After spending time with several NBA teams in pre-season play, Ballard signed as a free agent with Golden State in 1985 and went on to become one of their most productive players over the next three seasons. 

In 1987, Ballard joined VL Pesaro of Italy for one season before returning to the Warriors for two more years.

In 1989, Ballard was traded to Seattle and helped them make it to the playoffs that year before retiring after playing just 50 games due to injury. 

After retirement from basketball, Ballard worked as an assistant coach with various teams including stops in Milwaukee and New Orleans before becoming head coach at Long Beach State in 2007. He is currently an assistant coach for ASVEL Lyon Basketball Club where he has been since 2013.

34. Daniel Gafford

Power forward

Career

• High school: El Dorado
• College: Arkansas (2017–2019)
• NBA draft 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2019–present
• 2019–2021: Chicago Bulls
• 2019: →Windy City Bulls
• 2021–present: Washington Wizards
• First-team All-SEC (2019), SEC All-Defensive team (2019), SEC All-Freshman team (2018)

Gafford was born on October 1, 1998 in El Dorado, Arkansas. He attended high school at El Dorado and played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 2017 to 2019.

In his sophomore season he averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game while shooting 54% from the field and 38% from three-point range. Gafford was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2019 with pick 38th overall in the NBA draft.

Daniel Gafford is a promising young player who has had an impressive career in the NBA. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2019 draft and has since been playing for their affiliate, Windy City Bulls. 

Gafford is known for his defensive prowess, as he averaged 2 steals and 1 block per game during his rookie season with Washington Wizards.

Look out for Daniel Gafford as he continues to develop his skills on the court.

35. Monté Morris

Guard

Career

• High school: Flint Beecher (Flint, Michigan)
• College: Iowa State (2013–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2022: Denver Nuggets
• 2017–2018: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• First-team All-Big 12 (2017), 2× Second-team All-Big 12 (2015, 2016), First-team Parade All-American (2013), Michigan Mr. Basketball (2013)

Morris was born in Flint, Michigan and starred at Flint Beecher High School. He played college basketball for Iowa State before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2017.

Morris is a point guard with excellent court vision and passing skills. He has appeared in 73 NBA games so far, averaging 9.5 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds per game Monté Morris is a versatile player who can play both the point and shooting guard positions.

He was named to the First-team All-Big 12 in 2017, after averaging 20.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal per game that season. 

Morris also won two Second-team All-Big 12 Awards in 2015 and 2016, while playing for Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League where he averaged 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game over those seasons as well.

In 2018 Monté Morris joined Washington Wizards on a three year $27 million contract which makes him one of most highly paid players in franchise history (alongside John Wall). 

Morris has represented his country at various international competitions including FIBA Americas Championship (2015), World Cup Qualifiers (2017) as well as Olympic Games Qualifiers (2016).

36. Isaiah Todd

Career

• High school: , John Marshall, (Richmond, Virginia), Trinity Academy, (Raleigh, North Carolina), Word of God Christian Academy, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2021–present
• Number: 7, 14
• 2020–2021: NBA G League Ignite
• 2021–present: Washington Wizards
• 2021–2022: →Capital City Go-Go
• McDonald's All-American (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, : 2017 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
• : 2017 Argentina: Team

Isaiah Todd is a 21-year-old power forward who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2018 NBA draft. Isaiah has played for John Marshall, Trinity Academy, and Word of God Christian Academy all in Maryland before being drafted by Washington.

He averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior at Trinity Academy which earned him First Team All-State honors from The Associated Press.

In his two years playing college basketball at North Carolina's Trinity University he averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting over 50% from the field both seasons.

Isaiah is known for being an athletic player with good rebounding skills who can also shoot threes effectively (he made 41% of his three-point attempts during his college career). Isaiah Todd is a 2021 NBA draft prospect who was recently selected by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Isaiah played college ball at Washington, where he averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game over his two seasons with the Huskies.

He's participated in both the G League and NBA Summer League, showing off his versatility as a player. With his size (7'1", 235 pounds) and shooting ability from long range (41% on three-pointers), Todd has high potential for success in the league if he can develop into an all-around player.

In 2020, Isaiah won McDonald's All-American honors after averaging 17 points, 10 rebounds and four assists during his senior season at Washington High School in Seattle Heights, WA.

37. Will Barton

Small forward

Career

• High school: Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: Memphis (2010–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2012–2013: →Idaho Stampede
• 2015–2022: Denver Nuggets
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• Conference USA Player of the Year (2012), First-team All-C-USA (2012), Third-team All-C-USA (2011), C-USA All-Freshman Team (2011)

Will Barton is a versatile shooting guard and small forward who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2012. He spent two seasons at Memphis before joining the Portland Trail Blazers for one season in 2016–17.

In 2017, he re-joined Washington and has since been a key player on their roster. Will Barton is known for his ability to score from all over the court, including threes and free throws. 

He has also been praised for his leadership qualities on and off the court Barton has had a successful playing career in the NBA, highlighted by being named Conference USA Player of the Year in 2012.

He began his career with the Portland Trail Blazers, before spending two seasons with the Idaho Stampede. In 2015, he joined Denver Nuggets and played there until 2018 when he was traded to Washington Wizards. 

Barton currently plays for Washington Wizards and is averaging 14 points per game this season.

38. Delon Wright

Guard

Career

• High school: Leuzinger (Lawndale, California)
• College: , CC of San Francisco (2011–2013), Utah (2013–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Toronto Raptors
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2019: Toronto Raptors
• 2015–2017: →Raptors 905
• 2019: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2019–2020: Dallas Mavericks
• 2020–2021: Detroit Pistons
• 2021: Sacramento Kings
• 2021–2022: Atlanta Hawks
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• Consensus second-team All-American (2015), Bob Cousy Award (2015), 2× First-team All-Pac-12 (2014, 2015), 2× Pac-12 All-Defensive team (2014, 2015)

Wright was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school, and he showed plenty of promise in his first two seasons with the San FranciscoCC. In 2015, Wright was drafted 20th overall by the Toronto Raptors, but struggled to make an impact in his rookie season.

He bounced around between the Raptors' Development League affiliate and their NBA team before finding a home as a backup point guard for Washington Wizards in 2017-2018. 

His play improved significantly this past season, culminating in him being named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December 2018 after averaging 19 points on 50% shooting from 3-point range over that month.

Wright is projected to be one of the leaders on Washington's young roster going into next season, and he could have a breakout year if he continues to develop at this rate.

39. Jonathan Davis

Career

• High school: La Crosse Central, (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
• College: Wisconsin (2020–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• 2022: →Capital City Go-Go
• Jerry West Award (2022), Lute Olson Award (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2022), Big Ten Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-Big Ten (2022), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Under-19 World Cup
• : 2021 Latvia: Team

Jonathan Davis is a shooting guard/small forward who played college basketball for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2022 NBA draft and has since played for them throughout his career.

Jonathan Davis is currently playing with the Washington Wizards and has had a successful career so far. Davis was the top high school player in his class and committed to play for Duke.

 Davis averaged 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists as a freshman at Duke and led the Blue Devils to an ACC title.

After one season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Davis was traded to Memphis Grizzlies where he became a key contributor on their playoff team in 2017-2018. 

In 2020, Davis signed with the Golden State Warriors and helped them win the 2019 NBA Championship after averaging 17 points per game on 53 percent shooting from three-point range during playoffs.

40. Taj Gibson

Career

• High school: , High School of Telecommunication Arts, and Technology (Brooklyn, New York), Stoneridge Prep, (Tarzana, California), Calvary Christian, (San Fernando, California)
• College: USC (2006–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2017: Chicago Bulls
• 2017: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2017–2019: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2019–2022: New York Knicks
• 2022–present: Washington Wizards
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010), Second-team All-Pac-10 (2009), Third-team All-Pac-10 (2008), Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2009)

Taj Gibson is a professional basketball player who has played for the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards in his career. 

Taj Gibson was born on June 24th, 1985 in New York City and attended high school at Stoneridge Prep in Tarzana, California before attending Calvary Christian in San Fernando Valley.

After graduating from high school, Gibson attended two colleges; Telecommunication Arts and Technology (now known as Brooklyn College) where he majored in Communications Studies and then transferred to Southern Cal University but dropped out after one year to enter the NBA Draft. 

On June 28th, 2009, Gibson was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the third overall pick of the 2009 NBA draft and made an immediate impact during his rookie season scoring 14 points per game off the bench en route to being named Rookie of The Year Award Winner.

In 2010-11 season he started averaging 18 points per game while also making strides defensively becoming an integral member of head coach Tom Thibodeau's defensive unit which led them to their first ever appearance in an NBA Finals that year but were eventually defeated by Dallas Mavericks 4-1 series loss. 

In 2013-14 season he signed with Miami Heat alongside fellow Bull Luol Deng resulting into what many pundits considered as one of best forward duos together statistically recording averages of 21 points 6 rebounds 3 assists over 82 games however.

They failed to win any titles together despite reaching 2nd round playoffs twice consecutively due to different opponent seedings playing against Charlotte Hornets (first time), Indiana Pacers (second time).

He then moved on signing a four year $72 million contract with Washington Wizards prior to 2018-19 Season where so far he is averaging 17 minutes 29 seconds per game off the bench while contributing 5 points 7 rebounds 1 assist although they are currently languishing near bottom 8 place having lost 10 consecutive games.

Including last night's 128–114 defeat against Boston Celtics which snapped their 13 game winning streak - longest within East Division leading Cleveland Cavaliers side since 1957 when they won 16 straight games.

Also Played For: chicago bulls, university of southern california basketball

41. Otto Porter Jr.

Small forward

Career

• High school: Scott County Central, (Sikeston, Missouri)
• College: Georgetown (2011–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019–2021: Chicago Bulls
• 2021: Orlando Magic
• 2021–2022: Golden State Warriors
• 2022–present: Toronto Raptors
• NBA champion (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2013), Big East Player of the Year (2013), First-team All-Big East (2013)

Otto Porter Jr. was born on June 3, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri and played collegiately at Georgetown before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2013.

In his three seasons with the Wizards, Porter has averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds per game while shooting 43% from 3-point range. In 2018, Otto Porter signed a five-year contract with the Toronto Raptors worth $170 million making him one of the highest paid players in NBA history.

As a forward for both teams, he is expected to provide scoring punch off bench alongside All-Star Lauri Markkanen and fellow wing Kawhi Leonard who are perennial MVP contenders respectively in 2019–20 season Otto Porter Jr. is a professional basketball player who has played for the Washington Wizards since 2013.

He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Wizards and won an NBA championship with them in 2018. In 2019, he signed with Chicago Bulls before being traded back to Washington later that season. 

The Raptors acquired him in 2021 and he has remained there ever since, helping them win another title in 2022. Porter is known for his defensive abilities and averaging 13 points per game over his career thus far (including playoffs).

42. Anthony Gill

Power forward

Career

• High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: , South Carolina (2011–2012), Virginia (2013–2016)
• NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: Yeşilgiresun
• 2017–2020: Khimki
• 2020–present: Washington Wizards
• AP Honorable mention All-American (2015), 2× Third-team All-ACC (2015, 2016)

Tony Gill was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by Washington. Gill played college basketball at South Carolina where he averaged 14.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block per game over his two seasons there.

In 2016–17 season, Tony Gill led the Wizards in scoring (16.6 ppg) and rebounding (8.9 rpg). 

The Wizards re-signed Tony Gill to a 2 year $10 million contract extension on July 6, 2017 Tony Gill has appeared in 563 games for Washington averaging 13ppg, 8rpg and 1apg Gill was undrafted but signed with the Washington Wizards in 2016.

Gill played for Yeşilgiresun and Khimki before signing with the Washington Wizards. In 2017, Gill made his NBA debut playing for Yeşilgiresun and then joined the Washington Wizards in 2018. 

Gill has averaged 3 points per game over his career thus far and is currently a member of the Washington Wizards.

Also Played For: virginia cavaliers men's basketball, university of virginia basketball

43. Marcin Gortat

Center

Career

• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 57th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2002–2020
• Position: Center
• Number: 13, 4
• 2002–2003: ŁKS Łódź
• 2003–2007: RheinEnergie Cologne
• 2007–2010: Orlando Magic
• 2007–2008: →Anaheim Arsenal
• 2010–2013: Phoenix Suns
• 2013–2018: Washington Wizards
• 2018–2019: Los Angeles Clippers
• German League champion (2006), 3× German Cup champion (2004, 2005, 2007), German Champions Cup champion (2006)
• Points: 7,951 (9.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,407 (7.9 rpg)
• Assists: 915 (1.1 apg)

Marcin Gortat is a Polish center who has spent his entire 10-year NBA career with the Washington Wizards. He was drafted in 2005 by the Phoenix Suns, and has since established himself as one of the better centers in the league.

Marcin Gortat is known for his toughness and rebounding ability, which have helped him to amass over 13,000 points and 4,500 rebounds during his career. 

In 2020 he announced that he would be retiring from professional basketball following the season finale against Toronto Raptors Marcin Gortat has been a key player for the Washington Wizards over the past few seasons.

He is an excellent rebounder and passer, which has helped lead his team to success. Marcin Gortat was originally drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2007, but he spent most of his time with the Anaheim Arsenal before joining Phoenix Suns in 2010. 

In 2013, Gortat joined Washington Wizards and has continued to be one of their key players ever since then. His shooting abilities have also contributed a lot to their success.

Marcin Gortat will be playing for Los Angeles Clippers next season after spending two years with Washington Wizards and eight years overall in NBA league.

44. Calbert Cheaney

Career

• High school: William Henry Harrison, (Evansville, Indiana)
• College: Indiana (1989–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1993–2006
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 40, 29
• Coaching career: 2013–present
• National college player of the year (1993), Consensus first-team All-America (1993), Second-team All-America – USBWA (1991), 2× Third-team All-America – AP, NABC, UPI (1991, 1992), Big Ten Player of the Year (1993)
• Points: 7,826 (9.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,610 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,398 (1.7 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1990 Montevideo: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1991 Sheffield: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1990 Montevideo: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1991 Sheffield: National team

Calbert Cheaney is an assistant player development coach with the Indiana Pacers. He attended William Henry Harrison High School in Evansville, Indiana and played for the school's basketball team from 1989 to 1993.

In 1993, Calbert was selected by the Washington Bullets as the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft and he began his professional career playing for them that year. 

Calbert later moved on to play for teams such as Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks before finishing his career with stints in Toronto Raptors (2006-2007) and New Orleans Hornets (2007-2008).

In 2006, he was named an NBA All-Star while playing for Toronto Raptors but he retired at season's end due to injuries sustained during playoffs. 

Since retiring from active playing days, Calbert has worked as a player development coach with various teams including Indiana Pacers since 2008 where he currently works.

45. Jeff Ruland

Center

Career

• High school: Sachem, (Lake Ronkonkoma, New York)
• College: Iona (1977–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 1980–1993
• Position: Center
• Number: 43, 50
• Coaching career: 1993–2013
• 2× NBA All-Star (1984, 1985), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1982), Spanish League champion (1981), Third-team All-American – NABC (1980), Haggerty Award winner (1980), Second-team Parade All-American (1977)
• Points: 5,763 (17.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,378 (10.2 rpg)
• Assists: 1,002 (3.0 apg)
• College: 184–196 (.484)

Jeff Ruland was a center in the NBA for 10 seasons, playing with the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers. He won an MVP award in 1988 and made three All-Star teams.

Jeff grew up on Long Island and attended Sachem High School before going to Iona College where he starred as a forward. In 1980, Jeff was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with their 25th overall pick.

He played alongside stars like Rick Barry, David Robinson, Latrell Sprewell, Chris Mullin and Tim Hardaway Jr., helping them win two championships (1981 & 1985). 

After retiring from basketball in 1993, Jeff embarked on a successful coaching career which has taken him to seven different countries including Spain, Italy and Australia.

Jeff is now retired from coaching but remains active as a commentator for various sports broadcasts around the world.

46. Trevor Ariza

Small forward

Career

• High school: Westchester, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: UCLA (2003–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2004–present
• 2004–2006: New York Knicks
• 2006–2007: Orlando Magic
• 2007–2009: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2009–2010: Houston Rockets
• 2010–2012: New Orleans Hornets
• 2012–2014: Washington Wizards
• 2014–2018: Houston Rockets
• 2018: Phoenix Suns
• 2018–2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019–2020: Sacramento Kings
• 2020: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2021: Miami Heat
• 2021–2022: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA champion (2009), Pac-10 All-Freshman Team (2004), Second-team Parade All-American (2003), California Mr. Basketball (2003)

Trevor Ariza is a talented small forward who has played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was originally drafted by the New York Knicks and spent two years with them before moving to Orlando Magic.

He then signed with the Washington Wizards in 2013, where he has remained ever since. Ariza is known for his scoring ability, as well as his defense which makes him an important player on both sides of the ball.

He will be entering his 11th season in 2018/19 and is expected to continue providing value for whichever team he plays for next year Trevor Ariza is a talented and experienced player who has played in the NBA for nine seasons.

Trevor Ariza has won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Houston Rockets. 

Trevor Ariza is an excellent shooter who can score from anywhere on the court, including from behind the 3-point line. Trevor Ariza is also a strong defender who can help his team secure defensive rebounds and blocks shots.

In spite of his great shooting abilities, Trevor Ariza also possesses good passing skills which he uses to facilitate team offense as well as create scoring opportunities for himself or his teammates.

47. JaVale McGee

Career

• High school: , Detroit Country Day, (Beverly Hills, Michigan), Providence Christian, (Fremont, Michigan), Hales Franciscan, (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Nevada (2006–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2008–present
• 2008–2012: Washington Wizards
• 2012–2015: Denver Nuggets
• 2015: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2015–2016: Dallas Mavericks
• 2016–2018: Golden State Warriors
• 2018–2020: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2020–2021: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2021: Denver Nuggets
• 2021–2022: Phoenix Suns
• 2022–present: Dallas Mavericks
• 3× NBA champion (2017, 2018, 2020)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team

JaVale McGee was born on January 19, 1988 in Flint, Michigan. He attended high school in Detroit Country Day and then Providence Christian before going to Hales Franciscan College for two years.

JaVale played his first professional season with the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. In 2011, he joined the Denver Nuggets where he spent four seasons before joining the Washington Wizards in 2018-19.

JaVale is a seven foot center who has averaged over 10 points per game throughout his career so far. 

JaVale McGee is an experienced player who has competed in the NBA for a number of years. JaVale was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2008 and spent time with them before moving on to other teams.

He became a three-time champion with Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers respectively. McGee also received several awards during his career such as Sixth Man of the Year and All-Star Game MVP Award.

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, university of nevada basketball

48. Mike Miller

Shooting guard

Career

• 2× NBA champion (2012, 2013)
• NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2006)
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2001)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001)
• Second-team Parade All-American (1998)
• McDonald's All-American (1998)

Miller was a high school standout in Mitchell, South Dakota before playing college ball at Florida. He was drafted fifth overall by the Orlando Magic and played there for three seasons before being traded to Washington in 2009.

Miller spent six seasons with the Wizards before joining Memphis in 2017-18. He has won two NBA championships (with Orlando in 2010 and with Washington in 2013) as well as an Olympic gold medal with Team USA during his career. 

As a coach, he served as an assistant coach under Rick Carlisle on several teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, winning Coach of the Year honors twice while doing so along the way Mike Miller was a two-time NBA champion and Sixth Man of the Year winner with the Memphis Grizzlies.

After playing for three teams in five seasons, he signed with the Miami Heat in 2010 and helped them to win titles in 2012 and 2013. He then spent one season with Cleveland before joining Houston as an assistant coach in 2018.

49. Mitch Kupchak

Forward-center

Career

• High school: Brentwood (Brentwood, New York)
• College: North Carolina (1972–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1976–1986
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 25, 41
• 1976–1981: Washington Bullets
• 1981–1986: Los Angeles Lakers
• As player:, 3× NBA champion (1978, 1982, 1985), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1977), Consensus second-team All-American (1976), ACC Player of the Year (1976), 2× First-team All-ACC (1975, 1976), , As executive:, , 7× NBA champion (1987, 1988, 2000–2002, 2009, 2010)
• Points: 5,202 (10.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,730 (5.4 rpg)
• Assists: 377 (0.7 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team

Mitch Kupchak is best known as the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kupchak played professional basketball from 1976 to 1986, including stints with the Washington Bullets and Charlotte Hornets.

He has been instrumental in rebuilding both teams, leading them to two NBA championships (2000, 2001) along the way. In 2013, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. 

Mitch Kupchak was the General Manager of the Lakers from 1981-1986 and then again from 2009-2010.

During his tenure, he helped lead L.A. to three NBA championships (in 1987, 1988, 2000). 

In addition to his work with the Lakers, Kupchak has also served as GM for the Boston Celtics (2004–2007), Detroit Pistons (2003–2004), Milwaukee Bucks (1989–1993) and most recently Sacramento Kings (2008-2012). 

He attended Duke University where he played basketball under coach Mike Krzyzewski before being drafted by Washington in 1976. 

After retiring as a player in 1986, Kupchak became an executive with several teams including stints with the Lakers and Celtics before rejoining Los Angeles as GM in 2009.

50. Jordan Schakel

Career

• High school: Bishop Montgomery, (Torrance, California)
• College: San Diego State (2017–2021)
• NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2021–present
• 2021–2022: Capital City Go-Go
• 2021–2022: Washington Wizards
• 2022: →Capital City Go-Go
• 2022–present: Capital City Go-Go
• Second-team All-Mountain West (2021)

Jordan Schakel is a shooting guard and small forward who played collegiately at San Diego State. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2018 NBA G League draft.

In his rookie season with the Delaware 87ers, he averaged 14 points per game on 43% shooting from 3-point range and 6 rebounds per game. 

Schakel signed with the Utah Jazz as an unrestricted free agent in July 2019 and made his debut for them later that month against Orlando Magic, recording 5 points on 2-of-5 shooting before being ejected late in regulation due to a Flagrant 1 foul committed while attempting to fight back down an opposing player after getting fouled himself.

This would be his only appearance for Utah during the regular season, although he did make one more appearance (in a blowout loss) off of the bench in their first playoff series against.

Golden State Warriors where he finished with 4 points on 2-of-6 shooting without any assists or rebounds but contributing 0 blocks or steals over 12 minutes playing time.

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51. Nenê

Power forward

Career

• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1999–2020
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 31, 42
• 1999–2002: Vasco da Gama
• 2002–2012: Denver Nuggets
• 2012–2016: Washington Wizards
• 2016–2020: Houston Rockets
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2003)
• Points: 10,909 (11.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,828 (6.0 rpg)
• Assists: 1,719 (1.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Brazil, FIBA AmeriCup, : 2001 Neuquén: , Goodwill Games, : 2001 Brisbane:
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Brazil
• FIBA AmeriCup
• : 2001 Neuquén:
• Goodwill Games
• : 2001 Brisbane:

Nenê is a Brazilian center and power forward who has played in the NBA for 15 seasons. Nenê was drafted by the Knicks with the 7th overall pick in 2002 and spent four years with them before being traded to Denver.

He won two championships (2012, 2014) with Washington before moving to Houston in 2016. In 2020, he retired from basketball after playing his final season with the Rockets. 

Nenê is considered one of the best players of his generation and among the all-time greats of European basketball history due to his impressive stats and championship titles across multiple leagues including Vasco da Gama.

Denver Nuggets Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets respectively Nenê is a tenacious defender and excellent rebounder.

Nenê was an all-rookie first team selection in 2003, averaging 11 points and 5 rebounds per game that year. He has played for Brazil at the FIBA AmeriCup, the Goodwill Games, and the Olympics (2004). 

In his rookie season in 2001-2002 with Neuquén of Argentina, he helped lead them to reach the Argentine League finals where they were narrowly defeated by River Plate. 

After playing two seasons in Italy with Cefalù Basket before joining Toronto Raptors in 2008 as part of a trade that sent Marcus Camby to Memphis Grizzlies. 

Nenê averaged 9 points and 6 rebounds per game during his tenure there before being traded again on draft day 2011 to Minnesota Timberwolves for Darko Milicic and cash considerations.

Nene spent four seasons with Denver Nuggets from 2012-2015 helping them make it to 2 straight NBA Finals but could not help them win their fourth championship against.

Golden State Warriors despite putting up decent stats averaging 10 points 7 assists over those years whilst shooting 49% from three-point land. He then opted out of his contract with Denver midseason 2017 free agent signing with Lakers.

Final Words

. . The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team with a long-standing history of success. The best players to ever play for the Wizards include Julius Erving, John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter.