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5 Reasons Why Washington Wizards Fans Should Be Excited For 2014-15 Season

5 Reasons Washington Wizards Fans Should Be Excited For 2014-15 Season

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The Wizards made things interesting in the playoffs last season. Check out these five reasons why Wizards fans should be excited for this year.

5. John Wall

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5. John Wall

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Wall has improved each year and fans are ready to see him take off into superstardom. Every game is a potential highlight reel with this point guard.

4. Bradley Beal

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4. Bradley Beal

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Beal completes the “House of Guards” tandem, which makes for one of the most talented backcourts in the league. Fans can continue to expect big things from Beal this season.

3. Big Men

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3. Big Men

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Washington may have the best and deepest group of big men in the league. Obviously Marcin Gortat and Nene make a tough pair, but with DeJuan Blair, Drew Gooden and Kris Humphries on the bench, the Wizards have lots of depth in the frontcourt.

2. Paul Pierce

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2. Paul Pierce

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Fans in D.C. are dying to know if “The Truth” really will set this team free. Pierce brings championship experience and big-play ability to an already talented team.

1. Eastern Conference Contenders

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1. Eastern Conference Contenders

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With the Heat and Pacers losing MVP candidates this season, the Wizards could find themselves as a top-three team in the Eastern Conference. Fans of the Wizards should expect to make a run at the NBA Finals.

Jonathan Brannon is a San Antonio Spurs writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @jbrannon89, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google.

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