So, apparently there’s this big hoopla set for April 9—yep, mark your calendars, folks—where the Washington Wizards are rolling out the red carpet for their fans because, hey, fans keep the wheels turning, right? Anyway, it’s happening at Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m., and guess who’s coming for the party? The Philadelphia 76ers. It’s gonna be a wild night.
Now, here’s the kicker—midway through the action, the Ying Yang Twins (you remember them, don’t you?) will be dropping the beat with their old-school jams like “Salt Shaker,” “Get Low,” and a bunch more. Honestly, I’m kinda stoked because those tracks are like the soundtrack of so many summers past. Plus, the Wizards Entertainers and that goofy mascot G-Wiz will be hopping around, probably trying to outshine each other.
Okay, rewind a bit. Before the game even kicks off, you get a block party scene happening outside at District E, kicked off by Ticketmaster at 5:00 p.m. It’s the kind of pre-game show that has everything but the kitchen sink. There’s virtual reality something-or-other (not really my thing, but who knows?) and a photo booth for those Instagram moments. Oh, and there are free appetizers—until they run out, as they always do—and special-priced drinks which, let’s be real, is where the fun begins.
Oh, almost forgot! Everyone’s going home with a Wizards t-shirt—City Edition, because you need more things to stuff in your drawer, obviously. And just before things get underway, Bilal Coulibaly will have a moment with the crowd. Apparently, they’re also handing out the Dr. E.B. Henderson Award to a player, which is cool because giving back is always a win. This award thing started back in the 2021-22 season, if memory serves, kind of like honoring someone in the community that makes a difference or something within that ballpark.
So there we go. If you’re into basketball or just a free tee and some good vibes, that’s your night. Set those reminders.
