Who are the Washington Wizards' mascots, G-Man and G-Wiz?

Last Modified Sep 11, 2023 10:00 GMT
Washington Wizards' mascots, G-Man and G-Wiz
Washington Wizards' mascots, G-Man and G-Wiz, Source: Getty images

Mascots are a vital part of a team when it comes to entertaining the crowd during breaks and energizing the crowd to cheer for their team. G-Wiz and G-Man are the two mascots of the Washington Wizards in the NBA, who are known for entertaining fans in home games.

G-Wiz dons a red wizard’s hat, red gloves and large sneakers. He wears #00 jersey and can be seen pumping up the crowd during the Wizards home games. The Wizards’ mascot made his debut in 1997 and has been an integral part of the team since then.

Washington Wizards' mascots, G-Man and G-Wiz
Washington Wizards' mascots, G-Man and G-Wiz, Source: Image courtesy: Getty images

G-Wiz Real Name

According to NBAmascots.com, G-Wiz is played by a team of highly skilled professional performers. There is no personal information available about these people. They do not have a fixed salary, but they charge hourly depending on the nature of the event.

The Washington Wizards have another mascot, G-Man, who is the alter-ego of G-Wiz and can be seen performing in an all-blue-muscle suit along with the Wizards jersey. He is a high-energy character who entertains the audience by performing jaw-dropping stunts and high-flying dunks. G-Man represents the spirit and culture of the Wizards team.

Both characters are loved by the Wizards fans as they interact with the crowd during breaks, including giving high fives and taking selfies. Both of them have had several memorable moments of awe over the years because of their antics and high-flying trampoline dunks.

G-Wiz and G-Man also represent their team at charity events and visit schools to spread the Wizards’ team spirit in local communities.

FAQs

A. G-Wiz is a wizard-like creature that wears large sneakers, a red hat and gloves with the #00 jersey.

A. There are a total of 49 mascots in the NBA, 28 of which are currently active and 21 are retired. 

A. Benny the Bull of the Chicago Bulls is the oldest NBA mascot.

A. Mascot is a word derived from the French word mascotte which means lucky charm and it represents a person, animal or an object that represents a particular team or group and is known to bring good luck. 

A. There are four teams that do not have a mascot — the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers and the New York Knicks.

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