I believe in this year’s team. I think the Washington Wizards have a very good mix of vets, size, skill and talent with a new world class coaching staff and a big ole chip on the collective shoulders of the team.
The key for this team is cohesion and health. End of story.
There are many new players to be integrated into the lineup.
There is the overcoming of rust and and injuries and learning a new system from a new demanding coach.
But the pieces are here for an exciting playoff team and who knows how deep the run can be if the team stays healthy? Sports Illustrated in this most recent issue was very positive on the team’s potential.
I am a Gilbert Arenas fan. I believe that Gil has world class talent, drive and skills. He is now at that point in his career that wins are more important than personal stats and that he understands the benefits of team accomplishments. He loves the game and his teammates and the fans. He wants to come back and help the team win. End of story.
As many of you know, my sports partnership owns 100 percent of the Washington Capitals and 100 percent of the Washington Mystics. We also own 44 percent of the Verizon Center, the local Ticketmaster franchise and the Washington Wizards with an exclusive right to buy the rest when Mr. Pollin decides to sell the basketball team and related assets. We are Mr. Pollin’s minority partner in the team. We believe in what he has done to re-craft this team to be a world class attraction to the fans and to be a very competitive team that at minimum makes the playoffs again. Here’s to hoping for a healthy team and a great season. I know Mr. Pollin’s competitiveness burns bright and his fondest desire is to bring a championship to the fans of the Wizards.
It would be so great for our city to have playoff basketball in the district again. My belief is that both the Caps and Wizards make the playoffs and we are both utilizing the great facility that Mr. Pollin built for the fans come April and then later in the Fall. The Mystics are playing in the playoffs as well. Wouldn’t that be great?
Tags: Sports Illustrated, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Wizards
Please also buy Natinals and Deadskins.
Alas, the Wizards are not likely to be a playoff team. They have too many eggs in three baskets (great baskets, no doubt) and if one of them misses a lot of games, then the season will be a disaster like last year’s 19-63.
Considering Gilbert is coming off a major injury and that Jaimison will be starting the year on the shelf, I can’t see the Wiz winning more than 35 games this season, which won’t be enough to gain a playoff berth…