In a highly anticipated press conference today, the Washington Wizards officially introduced their new decision-makers; team president Michael Winger and general manager Will Dawkins. Sitting on the stage with team owner Ted Leonsis, Winger and Dawkins couldn’t hide their excitement about starting their new roles with the Wizards.
What stood out about today’s presser was the emphasis on patience and doing things the right way. Having worked together with the Oklahoma City Thunder between 2010 and 2017, Dawkins and Winger’s shared approach to team building is striking. Not only do they have similar basketball minds, but they also clearly love working together.