Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger introduced as we speak that Wes Unseld Jr. will transition from his function as head coach of the Washington Wizards right into a entrance workplace advisory place.
“After a number of considerate conversations with Wes, we decided collectively {that a} change was wanted for the good thing about the staff,” stated Winger. “Wes embodies the traits we worth in our group, and his huge basketball expertise shall be an asset to the entrance workplace as we progress towards our long-term objectives. We’re grateful that he’ll proceed his contributions to our group and neighborhood.”
Unseld Jr. was named head coach of the Wizards on July 17, 2021. He compiled a document of 77-130 (.372) in his two-and-a-half seasons with the staff.
“I’m grateful to have served as head coach of the Washington Wizards,” stated Unseld Jr. “I stay up for this new alternative to work towards our group’s continued progress.”
Per the Washington Publish, “Unseld is beneath contract by way of the 2024-25 season, and his “advisory function” is nebulous in the meanwhile, a strategy to maintain him related to the Wizards whereas offering the staff a brand new on-court chief amid a season through which Washington has seen enchancment on a person stage however has not been aggressive as a staff.”
