Editor’s Note: In 2003, the Wizards made dramatic changes to their front office and roster that have shaped the course of the franchise ever since. This week, we’re going to take a look back at how the events of 2003 altered the trajectory of the franchise—for better and worse over the past 15 years.
In 2003, with Michael Jordan’s retirement and dismissal as President of Basketball Operations, the Wizards needed a new direction and that direction came in the form of one of the league’s most unique superstars, Gilbert Arenas.