Wizards Award History: Last Time Washington Won Each Trophy

A general view as fans hold signs during the second half of the game between the Washington Wizards and the LA Clippers at Capital One Arena on January 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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The last time the Washington Wizards won a regular-season NBA award was in the 1995-96 campaign, when George Muresan was named Most Improved Player.

Here’s a breakdown of the last time the Washington Wizards won every major NBA award:

Last Time a Wizards Player Won MVP

Wes Unseld is the only player in franchise history to win MVP, securing the trophy during the 1968-69 season as a member of the Baltimore Bullets.

Last Time a Wizards Player Won Rookie of the Year

Wes Unseld is also the last player to win Rookie of the Year in franchise history, claiming the award during the 1968-69 season.

Last Time a Wizards Player Won Defensive Player of the Year

The Wizards have never had a player win Defensive Player of the Year.

Last Time a Wizards Player Won Most Improved Player

George Muresan is the last Wizards player to win Most Improved Player, earning the honor in the 1995-96 campaign.

Last Time a Wizards Player Won Sixth Man of the Year

The Wizards have never had a player win the Sixth Man of the Year trophy.

Last Time a Wizards Coach Won Coach of the Year

Gene Shue is the only Coach of the Year in franchise history, receiving the honor for the Washington Bullets in the 1981-82 season.

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.