Sometimes change is good. Even if it makes reverting to something you’ve done in the past. The Washington Wizards just unveiled their new jerseys for next season, and they have an old Washington Bullets feel.
It was a scene Ted Leonsis, majority owner of the Wizards and Monumental Sports and Entertainment, had envisioned for months: Standing on the podium with the past, present and future of the Washington Wizards.
With Leonsis stood Bob Dandridge and Elvin Hayes, two of the pillars behind the 1978 Bullets Championship season. On the same stage, there were four people who represent the present and future of the team, President Ernie Grunfeld, Head Coach Flip Saunders and the rookie backcourt duo of John Wall and Jordan Crawford.
Then at 11:15, the Wizards showed off what the crowd of dignitaries, VIP’s and alumni came to Verizon Center to see, the unveiling of two of the three new logos and their re-designed home and road uniforms.
“I think it’s only appropriate that our teams, playing in the heart of our nation’s capital, wear red, white and blue,” said Ted Leonsis, on the new look. “It is gratifying that we are adopting a color scheme and introducing new team marks that illustrate our exciting future while reconnecting with our proud past.”
Read more about the new jersey designs and check out the unveiling of the new uniforms via NBA.com.
