Washington Wizards All-Time Team: Best Starting Five (1979–2026)
Who makes the Washington Wizards all-time team? We rated every player season from 1979–80 to 2025–26 (235 players) and picked the best season of each star for every spot of the starting five.
The all-time starting five
| Spot | Player | Best season | Rating | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Russell Westbrook | 2020–21 | 99 | 1 |
| SG | Gilbert Arenas | 2005–06 | 98 | 6 |
| SF | Bernard King | 1990–91 | 96 | 4 |
| PF | Chris Webber | 1995–96 | 97 | 4 |
| C | Jeff Ruland | 1983–84 | 97 | 5 |
| 6th man | Bradley Beal | 2019–20 | 98 | 11 |
| 7th man | John Wall | 2016–17 | 98 | 9 |
Ratings (out of 99) are calculated by Basketball Draft Game: 82-0 from public season stats compared with the league – not official ratings.
Top 10 player seasons
- Russell Westbrook – 2020–21 Washington Wizards (99)
- Bradley Beal – 2019–20 Washington Wizards (98)
- John Wall – 2016–17 Washington Wizards (98)
- Gilbert Arenas – 2006–07 Washington Wizards (98)
- Gilbert Arenas – 2005–06 Washington Wizards (98)
- Bradley Beal – 2020–21 Washington Wizards (97)
- Bradley Beal – 2018–19 Washington Wizards (97)
- John Wall – 2015–16 Washington Wizards (97)
- Chris Webber – 1997–98 Washington Wizards (97)
- Chris Webber – 1996–97 Washington Bullets (97)
Best team seasons
- 2016–17 Washington Wizards: 49-33
- 2014–15 Washington Wizards: 46-36
- 2004–05 Washington Wizards: 45-37
- 1996–97 Washington Bullets: 44-38
- 2013–14 Washington Wizards: 44-38
Can you beat this team?
In Franchise mode of Basketball Draft Game: 82-0 you draft the Washington Wizards all-time team yourself, one random season at a time – then see if it goes 82-0. Play it free in your browser.
Other teams
Atlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah Jazz
Draft the Washington Wizards in Basketball Draft Game: 82-0 – freeFAQ
Who is the best Washington Wizards player since 1979–80?
By our ratings, Russell Westbrook in 2020–21 had the best season (99).
What was the best Washington Wizards season?
2016–17, with a 49-33 record.
Can I draft the Washington Wizards all-time team?
Yes – Franchise mode in Basketball Draft Game: 82-0 (free, no ads) lets you draft it and play a full season.
Draft the Washington Wizards in Basketball Draft Game: 82-0 – free