Dec. 2, 1997 The Washington Wizards began a new era when The Ishington Wizards began a new era when they opened the doors to the downtown MCI Center in a matchup against Seattle December 2, 1997 1 min read 5 views On Dec. 2, 1997, The Washington Wizards began a new era when they opened the doors to the downtown MCI Center in a matchup against Seattle. About The Author This Day in NFL We have been doing this day content for a few decades and we are the author’s of several “This Day” websites. Check out my links. We cover: Baseball, Football, Hoops, Hockey, NCAA, Sports in general, Jackpots and Entertainment. See author's posts Post navigation Previous: Dec. 30, 1996 New York became the fourth NBA franchise toNext: Dec. 4, 1997 Golden State’s Latrell Sprewell is suspended without pay Author's Other Posts This Month in History -January This Month in History -January October 8, 2025 This Month in History -February This Month in History -February October 8, 2025 This Month in History -March This Month in History -March October 8, 2025 This Month in History -April This Month in History -April October 8, 2025 Related Stories Dec. 26, 2023 The Nets defeat the Pistons, 118-112, to give December 26, 2023 9 Dec. 13, 2023 Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended December 13, 2023 8 Dec. 11, 2023 With a 123-109 win, the Los Angeles Lakers December 11, 2023 8 Dec. 9, 2023 The Lakers defeat the Pacers, 123-109, to win December 9, 2023 8 Dec. 7, 2023 The Pacers beat the Bucks, 128-119, and the December 7, 2023 8 Dec. 5, 2023 The Bucks beat the Knicks, 146-122 and the December 5, 2023 7 All Time Greats This Month in History -December 1 This Month in History -December October 8, 2025 This Month in History -November 2 This Month in History -November October 8, 2025 This Month in History -October 3 This Month in History -October October 8, 2025 This Month in History -September 4 This Month in History -September October 8, 2025