Abe Pollin
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The Anti-Wizards: Why Washington is Really Following the San Antonio Spurs Model
►Kyle Weidie | Jun 20, 2013
The Oklahoma City Thunder Model? No, my friend, the Wizards are following the San Antonio Spurs Model. Here's why...
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Ernie Grunfeld: Offensive for Over a Decade, How’d He Get So Defensive? (Pt. 2)
►Kyle Weidie | Apr 24, 2013
Ernie Grunfeld has steered NBA teams for almost 25 years, spending time with the Knicks, Bucks, and currently, the Wizards. This two-part post reflects upon his career.
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Ernie Grunfeld: Offensive for Over a Decade, How’d He Get So Defensive? (Pt. 1)
►Kyle Weidie | Apr 24, 2013
Ernie Grunfeld has steered NBA teams for almost 25 years, spending time with the Knicks, Bucks, and currently, the Wizards. This two-part post reflects upon his career.
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How to Alienate Players and Lose a Lot of Games: The Washington Wizards Way
►Conor Dirks | Mar 6, 2013
Every player coming into the NBA has weaknesses, but many overcome them. Wizard draftees, including even John Wall, have been unable to do so. So what's wrong in DC?
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Hello and Goodbye to The Baltimore Bullets
►Kyle Weidie | Sep 6, 2011
Weekend pictures of Baltimore and stories from its past with pro basketball… 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD (formerly the Baltimore Civic Center and the Baltimore Arena). Box of Natty Boh –...
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The Wizards and Washington, An Ill-Fated Spell From The Beginning
►Kyle Weidie | Jun 14, 2010
At his grand opening press conference as Wizards owner, Ted Leonsis said he was “shocked” that so many fans were contacting him about a name change for Washington’s NBA franchise, especially...
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Covering Mr. Pollin’s Team On The Night Of His Passing
►Kyle Weidie | Dec 8, 2009
Two weeks ago Wizards majority owner Abe Pollin passed away prior to a Wizards game against the returning Eddie Jordan (on the anniversary of his firing no less) and the Philadelphia...
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First Impressions of Abe Pollin; Wes Unseld: “He was a Washingtonian”
►Kyle Weidie | Nov 25, 2009
Mr. Pollin was a good owner. Not particularly adept at guiding a franchise toward winning (at least in my lifetime), but a good owner. He was a loyal man, a trait...
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Rest In Peace Abe Pollin: Wizards Owner Passes at 85
►Kyle Weidie | Nov 24, 2009
As you’ve probably heard by now, Abe Pollin, Chairman of Washington Sports & Entertainment, passed away today at the age of 85. It’s truly a sad day for the Wizards franchise,...
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In DC, The Devil Wears Jordans, and That’s Okay
►Kyle Weidie | Sep 11, 2009
Are you inundated with Michael Jordan posts/readings/articles yet? Sorry. If you’ve found yourself here, you’re at the point of no return. But dude is the G.O.A.T., and unfortunately, we won’t have...
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Grunfeld Built It, Now Will The Fans Come?
►Kyle Weidie | Aug 7, 2009
Why is Abe Pollin willing to pay the luxury tax? First and foremost, he wants to win now, not later … the guy doesn’t have much ‘later’ left. Second, the Wizards...
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Darius Songaila is on FIYAA!!
►Kyle Weidie | Mar 11, 2009
Just look at those hot spots son! Bask in their warmth…but not too long, you might get a tan. Not only did D-Song go off with an 8-9 FG, 19 point...
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The End of The Eddie Jordan Era: Say Goodbye to the Fall Guy
►Kyle Weidie | Nov 24, 2008
We now know the scapegoat threshold on an NBA season in the District of Columbia: 10 losses against a solo win. As head coach of the Washington Wizards, Eddie Jordan is...
