NBA: All-Time Starting 5 Of the Washington Wizards

Forward – Elvin Hayes

In 1972, the Washington Bullets acquire Elvin Hayes from Houston Rockets. The arrival of Hayes gave the Bullets a dynamic duo alongside Wes Unseld. Hayes was one of the best big men the league during the 1970s. He played nine seasons in Washington and he was an All-Star every year. He even made the All-NBA First Team three times.

With the duo of Hayes and Unseld, the Bullets reached the NBA Finals three times, winning one in 1978 by defeating the Seattle SuperSonics in seven games. Hayes also sits first in the team’s all-time scoring list, second in rebounds, third in steals, and first in blocks. His No. 11 jersey is hanging at the rafters of the Capital One Arena.

Honorable Mention: Forward- Chris Webber

Before he became a superstar in Sacramento, Chris Webber played for the Bullets for four seasons from 1994 to 1998. He led the team to their first postseason appearance in nine seasons in 1997, wherein he was also named an All-Star for the first time. Webber was traded to the Kings in 1998 and almost led them to the NBA Finals.