Top 5 Power Forwards In Washington Wizards\' History

Top 5 Power Forwards In Washington Wizards' History

By Greg Sacidor

Top 5 Power Forwards In Washington Wizards' History

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Throughout their history, the Washington Wizards have had a number of power forwards who made an impact on the franchise. From former members of Michigan’s “Fab Five,” all the way to members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the Wizards have had some notable power forwards represent the franchise. Here are the top-five power forwards in Washington Wizards' history.

5. Chris Webber

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5. Chris Webber

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After winning the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award for the 1993-94 season, the then Washington Bullets acquired Chris Webber from the Golden State Warriors for a package that included three first-round draft picks. During his four years in Washington, Webber led the Bullets to the playoffs once. As a Bullet, Webber averaged 20.9 points, 9.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.

4. Juwan Howard

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4. Juwan Howard

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In 1994, the Washington Bullets selected Webber’s “Fab Five” partner Juwan Howard with the fifth overall selection in the NBA Draft. Howard would spend a total of seven years in Washington, being named to the NBA’s All-Star team once (1996). Howard currently stands eighth all-time in rebounds in Wizards’ history.

3. Antawn Jamison

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3. Antawn Jamison

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Although he may not have been the most popular or polarizing figure on his team while in Washington (these titles would go to Gilbert Arenas), Antawn Jamison was a key piece for the Wizards teams that were consistently in the NBA’s playoff picture during the 2000s. This two-time NBA All-Star ranks sixth on the Wizards’ all-time rebounding list, as well as ninth on the all-time points list.

2. Gus Johnson

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2. Gus Johnson

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Playing for the then Baltimore Bullets during the 1960s and early 1970s, Gus Johnson was a key member of the Baltimore franchise. As a five-time All-Star, Johnson would average 17.5 points and 12.9 rebounds per game during his playing days in Baltimore. Johnson is also only one of four players to have their number retired by the Wizards.

1. Elvin Hayes

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1. Elvin Hayes

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Probably the most accomplished player on this list, Elvin Hayes was a focal point for the 1978 Washington Bullets team that won the franchise’s only NBA Championship. Ranking second in Wizards’ history in games, rebounds and minutes played, this eight-time All-Star and Hall-of-Famer has his No. 11 retired by the Wizards.

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