Editor’s Note: In 2003, the Wizards made dramatic changes to their front office and roster that have shaped the course of the franchise ever since. This week, we’re going to take a look back at how the events of 2003 altered the trajectory of the franchise—for better and worse over the past 15 years.
The Wizards hired Eddie Jordan as the team’s head coach in June 2003. Later that summer, the Wizards signed Gilbert Arenas to six-year contract.