Former Washington Wizards players Thomas Bryant and Quenton Jackson have played pivotal roles in the Indiana Pacers’ journey to the 2025 NBA Finals, underscoring the Wizards’ history of developing talent that flourishes elsewhere. It isn’t entirely the Wizards’ fault, but it’s also telling when players aren’t playing on thriving Wizards teams but end up playing (and start thriving) elsewhere.
Hats off to Greg Finberg for noting this today on X last night.
Former Wizards Thomas Bryant and Quenton Jackson have made the NBA Finals.
If Indiana defeats Oklahoma City, a former Wizard will have won the NBA Finals nine years in a row.