When news broke that the Wizards were going to sport all-black attire before their game against Boston, critics pounced on their silliness. The absurdity escalated when the team’s fashion decision was called “The Funeral.” The Twitterverse mocked with glee, but the brashness produced buzz normally not reserved for a midweek NBA game in January.
The pitfalls for Washington were apparent. Coming up short after calling your shot would have resulted in justifiable mocking. Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon were likely salivating for an opportunity to partake in their decades-long pastime of ripping on this franchise.