Washington Wizards Scott Brooks. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
The Washington Wizards’ 2020-21 season is officially over after the Philadelphia 76ers eliminated them in a 129-112 loss. Now, Ted Leonsis and Tommy Sheppard need to address the elephant in the room: head coach Scott Brooks.
The loss on Wednesday marked the end of a rollercoaster season that, in the last 30 games, helped shift the narrative around the Wizards. In less than two months, they went from being a laughing stock to a playoff team. Even though their time in the postseason was short-lived, their late-season run and postseason trip demonstrated a team full of potential that might be one piece away from being a contender.