NBA: All-Time Starting 5 Of the Washington Wizards

Forward – Gus Johnson

The star of the franchise in the 1970s, Gus Johnson played nine seasons with Bullets. He was five-time All-Star who made it to the All-NBA Second Team four times. He was best known for his high-flying dunks and full-court passes but he was also great on defense. Johnson was named to the All-NBA Defensive First Team twice, in 1970 and 1971.

Johnson ranks sixth in the team’s all-time scoring list while also sitting third in minutes played and rebounds. His No. 25 jersey was retired in 1986, months after he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer. Johnson died in 1987 at the age of 48 years old. He was posthumously inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Honorable Mention: Antawn Jamison

A member of the 1998 NBA Draft, Antawn Jamison arrived in Washington in 2004 via trade. He was brought in as a secondary option behind Gilbert Arenas and they played well together. The duo led the Wizards to the playoffs four times. Jamison also realized his potential with the Wizards, being named an All-Star twice.