Washington hasn’t always been considered a second-chance city for NBA players, but after a few successful seasons and playoff appearances, the nation’s capital has become a place where players have turned their careers around.
The likes of Trevor Ariza, Ramon Sessions, Drew Gooden, Martell Webster, Marcin Gortat, Jared Dudley and others all had exceptional seasons with the Washington Wizards after going through slumps.
A winning culture, formed by a mixture of developing and veteran players, has been something the Wizards have sought to build in Washington.