The Washington Wizards entered the 2015-16 season with Eastern Conference Finals potential, then limped into the All-Star break with dwindling playoff hopes.
A 4-9 stretch into the intermission left the Wizards at 23-28, 10th in the East. Their defense, fifth in efficiency just one season prior, ceded 108-plus points in 10 of those 13 contests.
"As an individual, you've got to take pride in guarding your man," John Wall said, per Todd Dybas of the Washington Times. "As a team, you've got to have your brother's back.