ANALYSIS/OPINION:
The Washington Wizards have been wrong more often than not in the 40 years since they last won 50 games.
They were wrong in letting Michael Jordan run the operation. They were wrong in replacing Jordan with Ernie Grunfeld. They were wrong in trusting Gilbert Arenas to be a leader. They were wrong in betting on John Wall, Bradley Beal and Otto Porter as a Big Three.
The Wizards’ track record inspires little confidence and less faith. But that’s exactly what owner Ted Leonsis is asking for as Washington enters Thursday’s NBA draft: “Trust me.