FIRST WORD
We did not meet our stated goals of qualifying for the playoffs this season, and, despite playing with injuries to several key players, we have a culture of accountability and a responsibility of managing to positive outcomes.”
Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, announcing the firing Tuesday of president Ernie Grunfeld after 16 seasons in charge. The NBA team was 32-46 and in 11th place in the 15team Eastern Conference. The Washington club went 568-724 during Grunfeld’s tenure, including eight postseason appearances, but never made it past the second round and never won at least 50 games in a season.