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by aMo on Feb 21, 2010 8:17 PM EST
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PrintI think the best thing for the wiz to do is start brand new fresh this summer.
New roster/ New ownership/ New draft pick = rebrand this organization.
market the team towards the political/patriotic themes associated with our nations capital. just as the caps and nats have done. (EDIT: also the dc freedom and dc united)
unlike the mascot "redskins" which is untouchable, we could afford to rebrand ourselves to a different mascot, not the wizards which is relatively new, and not untouchabel.
switch mascots (perhaps the colonists, or the revolutionaries), usher in a new color scheme (red white blue), and usher in a new era of Washington basketball
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I agree but...
To the best of my knowledge, Ted Leonsis and Abe Pollin got along pretty well. I’m not sure I really see Leonsis I switching the name right away. He’s definately a smart guy and is going to be a great owner (assuming the deal goes through) but I kind of think that the name is untouchable at this point being so soon after Pollin’s death.
It’s unfortunate because the name “Wizards” is probably amongst the worst in the NBA. But hey, at least we’re not the Sea Dogs or the Dragons (both which were considered)!!!
Dont forget about the express and stallions. I wouldnt have mind the express but also when the wizards are good do you ever end up calling them the wiz?
The name wizards are very endearing when they are good but nothing beats bullets. The best nickname for any franchise in sports.
by MurlandTerps on Feb 22, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
I think our new logo should be an eagle attacking an illegal immigrant
and that we should have monster truck rallies during halftime.
by pantslessyoda1 on Feb 22, 2010 12:03 AM EST reply actions
Draft pick
i say we get local md man Greivis Vasquez. He brings energy, heart, and a whole country of fans. We have a huge ? at pg next year. So hey why not?
Actually, Vasquez is probably the third best PG in this year's draft....
that’s how PG poor this draft is…………
Bullets Forever - where "Dagger ! " happens......
I would love vasquez with us. He would be a work in progress but he is a hell of a playmaker.
by MurlandTerps on Feb 22, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
He's like a really really poor man's Roy
I wouldn’t mind taking him with a second round pick, ideally a later one. He’s horribly inefficient, but at least he hustles.
by pantslessyoda1 on Feb 22, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
plus
Grieves would be a solid 2nd round pick or UFA and good to generate some local buzz and fanfare. I love watching him at college park and would continue to enjoy watching him play with the Wiz.
The Washington Bullets
This is what our team should be named. This logo and everything.
I do think the new team name, new logo is a really good idea. I just get scared they are going to find something worse than Wizards like the Thunder or Bobcats. However I would totally be ok with the ThunderCats!
by Carlos Returns on Feb 22, 2010 4:46 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Just because you posted that logo
And I loved that cartoon when I was a kid!
"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Feb 23, 2010 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
The best idea I could come up with in 49 seconds
The Washington BBs
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 22, 2010 6:18 PM EST reply actions
Some more ideas that make me laugh for their terribleness
The Washington Go Go
The Washington Macs
The Washington No Fly Zone
The Washington Catfish (imagine the wonderfully bad logo possibilities)
The Washington Chili Bowls
The Washington Gents
The Washington Horizon (“It’s the Horizon at Verizon”)
… This game can’t get here soon enough.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 22, 2010 6:31 PM EST up reply actions
Go Go gets my vote
I still don’t know why we haven’t embraced what makes this city great. Verizon Center really should be blasting that stuff.
by pantslessyoda1 on Feb 22, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed, all halftime acts should always consist of
at least the Go-Go bucket drummers who are on 7th and F. I’ve had enough of naked gymnasts and frisbee dogs. Only the high school pep band group and maybe the plastic/flexible boy are allowed back.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on Feb 23, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
My wife asked Tigger once
why he doesn’t play more Go-Go during the games and he just of shrugged her off.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on Feb 23, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
lol'ed at the last one
i can actually hear Steve Buckhantz saying “Its horizon at the verizon in dc! welcome everybody”
it works because its political and patriotic
by MurlandTerps on Feb 22, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
but there is already a hawks team….dangit.
by MurlandTerps on Feb 22, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
The Washington SuperSonics
There isn’t another Sonics team…
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 22, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
The sonics were always one of my favorite teams
by MurlandTerps on Feb 22, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
I like the Founders
if only to piss off the Philly fans.
by Palace of Good Play's Golden Toilet on Feb 22, 2010 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
Washington Judges/Justice
"I say he does have to shoot me now! So shoot me now!" --- Daffy Duck
by George Templeton on Feb 23, 2010 1:12 AM EST up reply actions
You guys will never guess what my college team's nickname was
Hint: it’s been suggested in this thread.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
i actually know this. i lived near waltham for a few years
so i caught where you went to school. you used to mention it a lot when you said you had deadlines for the school paper
by DarrellWalkerFan on Feb 23, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yup
Brandeis Judges! We put the law in you!
(Okay, just kidding on that last one. But our student section, formed my junior year, was called “The Jury.” No joke).
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
representatives
knickerbockers is too long too, but people call ’em the knicks.
we’d call ’em the reps.
that’s my suggestion.
dc represents!
by DarrellWalkerFan on Feb 23, 2010 3:18 PM EST reply actions
I can see the DC DMV Wizards fan license plate now
DEDICATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on Feb 23, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
I'll tell you a name would fit right alongside the redskins
The Darkies.
I can already see the mascot…
Or how about the coons? Half racoon half NBA player…
I have no problem with racist jokes
as long as they are funny.
your suggestions are not funny.
by John Park Williams on Feb 27, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
I think he's making a point
Or at least I hope he is, that Redskin is a racist term. Which when you think about it, makes it prety funny that “Bullets” was unacceptable here, but “Redskins” was okay.
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