WAS: Through the Years of Basketball

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Franchise history: The Washington Wizards, often referred to as the "Wizards," are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. They were established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers and have since undergone several name changes including the Chicago Zephyrs, Baltimore Bullets, Capital Bullets, and Washington Bullets, before becoming the Wizards in 1997.

Titles: The Wizards have won one NBA championship in their history, which came during the 1977-1978 season when they were still known as the Washington Bullets.

Famous players: The Wizards have had many notable players throughout their history. Some of the most famous players include Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, Earl Monroe, Gilbert Arenas, and John Wall.

Jersey info: The Wizards' team colors are navy blue, red, and white. Their home jerseys predominantly feature navy blue with red and white accents, while their away jerseys are mostly white with navy blue and red highlights.

Story: The Washington Wizards have had their ups and downs over the years. They experienced success in the 1970s with their championship win and had strong teams in the 2000s led by Gilbert Arenas. However, they have also endured periods of struggles and rebuilding. The franchise has been striving to consistently compete for playoff berths and bring success to the Washington, D.C. area.