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Post by **djp73** » 09 Feb 2025, 14:54

Bullets Land Alonzo Mourning with No. 2 Pick in 1992 NBA Draft
June 24, 1992

The Washington Bullets made a franchise-altering decision Wednesday night, selecting Georgetown’s Alonzo Mourning with the second overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. With Shaquille O’Neal going first overall to the Dallas Mavericks, the Bullets opted for the dominant shot-blocker and all-around defensive force to anchor their frontcourt for years to come.

Mourning, a 6-foot-10 center with an elite defensive pedigree, is expected to bring toughness and stability to a Washington squad that finished the 1991-92 season with a 31-51 record. Playing just miles away from his collegiate home at Georgetown, Mourning has already built a reputation as one of the most feared rim protectors in the game. His ability to control the paint and score in the post makes him an ideal fit for a team looking for an identity.

“I’m excited to stay in the area and get to work with this team,” Mourning said in his post-draft interview. “The Bullets have a lot of talented guys, and I’m here to help turn things around.”

The addition of Mourning provides the Bullets with a much-needed defensive presence alongside Pervis Ellison and Harvey Grant. In his senior season at Georgetown, Mourning averaged 21.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 5.0 blocks per game, showcasing his ability to dominate both ends of the floor. His elite shot-blocking skills should help the Bullets shore up a defense that ranked near the bottom of the league last season.

Head coach Wes Unseld, a former big man himself, believes Mourning’s arrival will elevate the team. “We’ve got a guy who can change games with his defense alone. Alonzo is the type of player you build around, and we’re thrilled to have him,” Unseld said.

With Mourning in the fold, Washington hopes to reverse its fortunes and contend for a playoff spot sooner rather than later. While the Eastern Conference is stacked with talent, Mourning’s defensive ability should help the Bullets compete with teams featuring dominant frontcourts, including Patrick Ewing’s Knicks and Brad Daugherty’s Cavaliers.

The team will also look to add additional pieces in free agency and player development to support their new cornerstone. The selection of Mourning signifies a clear direction for the franchise—one built on defense, toughness, and a winning culture.

Now, all eyes turn to training camp, where Mourning will officially don a Bullets jersey and begin his journey as the new face of Washington basketball.

“This is just the beginning,” Mourning said. “I’m ready to get to work and bring something special to this city.”

The Bullets, who stacked up on draft picks with a number of trades in the middle of the season, also selected forward Clarence Weatherspoon and guard Anthony Peeler at 14 and 15 respectively. They added forward Popeye Jones with the eighth pick in the second round.

Post by **djp73** » 09 Feb 2025, 15:04

1992 NBA Draft Results

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Bullets send Wingate and Willimas to Seattle for Barros
July 19, 1992

After shuffling the roster last season and making a big splash in the draft the Bullets have made a trade for who they hope will be their answer at point guard behind Kenny Smith. Barros has averaged 8.1PPG and 1.8APG for the Sonics in limited playing time. Barros joins Dell Curry in the backcourt, giving the Bullets a sharp shooting duo.

Williams averaged 7.8PPG and 4.7RPG for the Bullets last season while Wingate contributed 6.3PPG and 3.6RPG in his lone season in Washington.

Post by **djp73** » 09 Feb 2025, 15:50

Bullets re-sign PG Kenny Smith
August 2, 1992

PG Kenny Smith, who was traded to Washington in January, has agreed to a three year deal with the Bullets worth $8.72M. Smith averaged 12.1PPG and 6.4APG over the course of last season between Houston and Washington.

Post by **djp73** » 09 Feb 2025, 15:53

Bullets send Strong to Milwaukee
September 30, 1992

PF Derek Strong has been sent to Milwaukee in exchange for a second rounder in 1994. Strong played just 28 minutes for the Bullets last season.

Post by **djp73** » 09 Feb 2025, 16:19

1992-93 Washington Bullets Roster
##	Name	POS	Age	HT	WT	From
3	Dana Barros	PG	25	5'11”	163	Boston College
30	Dell Curry	SG	28	6'4”	190	Virginia Tech
43	Pervis Ellison	PF	25	6'9”	210	Louisville
14	A.J. English	SG	25	6'3”	175	Virginia Union
42	Greg Foster	C	24	6'11”	240	UTEP
44	Harvey Grant	SF	27	6'8”	195	Oklahoma
1	Buck Johnson	SF	29	6'7”	190	Alabama
54	Popeye Jones	PF	22	6'8”	250	Murray State
33	Alonzo Mourning	C	22	6'10”	244	Georgetown
7	Anthony Peeler	SG	22	6'4”	208	Missouri
9	Kenny Smith	PG	27	6'3”	170	North Carolina
22	LaBradford Smith	SG	23	6'3”	200	Louisville
16	Larry Smith	PF	24	6'8”	220	Coppin State
17	Andre Turner	PG	28	5'11”	160	Mempis
35	Clarence Weatherspoon	SF	22	6'7”	240	Southern Mississippi

Post by **djp73** » 09 Feb 2025, 17:21

1992-1993 Opening Night Lineups

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