Collection: Washington Wizards Basketball Cards

Washington Wizards basketball cards highlight the legendary Michael Jordan Wizards-era cards and rookie cards for Bradley Beal and John Wall. Rookie cards for Jordan Poole, now with the Wizards, are also gaining interest. Collectors seek Wizards cards with autographs, rookie editions, and parallels from Panini Prizm and Donruss. Jordan's Wizards cards hold historical significance, while Poole offers modern investment appeal.

Michael Jordan
Elvin Hayes
Gilbert Arenas
John Wall
Bradley Beal
Phil Chenier
Jeff Malone
Antawn Jamison
Chris Webber
Juwan Howard

The Washington Wizards, founded in 1961 as the Chicago Packers before relocating to Baltimore, then Washington, D.C., as the Bullets, carry a history highlighted by Hall of Fame players, a 1978 championship, and modern superstar scorers. The franchise’s first golden era came in the 1970s under coach Dick Motta, when the Bullets, led by Hall of Famers Elvin Hayes and Wes Unseld, reached the NBA Finals four times in the decade and captured the 1978 championship by defeating the Seattle SuperSonics, with Unseld earning Finals MVP honors. The team remained competitive into the 1980s with stars like Jeff Malone and Moses Malone but struggled to return to championship form. The 2000s brought explosive scorer Gilbert Arenas, whose three All-Star appearances and clutch shooting made him one of the NBA’s most dynamic guards before injuries derailed his career. Later, the Wizards built around John Wall, the speedy point guard and five-time All-Star, and sharpshooter Bradley Beal, who became the franchise’s second all-time leading scorer while leading multiple playoff teams in the 2010s alongside Paul Pierce and Marcin Gortat. Recent seasons have seen Beal depart amid a rebuilding era featuring young talents like Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole, and Deni Avdija, as Washington seeks to return to playoff contention under a new front office and coaching staff. From the Hayes-Unseld championship duo to Arenas’ scoring explosions and the Wall-Beal backcourt era, the Wizards’ history blends championship glory, individual brilliance, and a quest to build a consistent contender in the modern NBA.