The Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Charlotte Hornets share a common trait: a history of failure. Year after year, decade after decade, these teams have consistently failed to deliver competitive basketball. And at this point, it’s fair to say — the NBA should force these owners to sell.
Let’s face it — basketball fans deserve better. Ticket prices are sky-high, families spend hundreds of dollars for a night at the arena, and yet, what they often get is a lifeless product on the court. These franchises have become symbols of mediocrity in a league that’s supposed to showcase elite competition.
The Brooklyn Nets: No Foundation
The Nets joined the NBA in 1976, and nearly 50 years later, they still have zero championships to show for it. They’ve made it to the NBA Finals only twice — in 2002 and 2003 — when Jason Kidd led them out of the Eastern Conference.
Since then, the Nets have built and blown up more “projects” than any other team in the league. From the Deron Williams–Joe Johnson era to the Kevin Durant–Kyrie Irving–James Harden “superteam” that fizzled before it even formed.
Watching the Nets get blown out by 30 points last night wasn’t just another loss — it was another reminder of how bad this franchise really is. Ownership either doesn’t care or is flat-out incompetent. This particular Nets team is on pace to become the worst team in franchise history.
And what makes it worse? The Nets had five first-round picks in the most recent draft. Instead of packaging a few of those to move up and grab a real difference-maker, they used all five on players who are now mostly stuck in the G League.
The Charlotte Hornets: Always Rebuilding, Never Rising
The Charlotte Hornets are a franchise that has been in a state of perpetual construction. Since returning to the NBA in 2004, they’ve never won a playoff series. Even with young talent like LaMelo Ball, they’ve failed to build a team capable of consistent competition.
Ownership talks about patience, development, and “the future,” but fans have heard that same speech for 20 years. At some point, patience becomes neglect. The Hornets have cycled through coaches, general managers, and even ownership — yet the result remains the same: more losing seasons, more wasted talent, and more fans giving up.
The Washington Wizards: Stuck in the Same Story
If there’s a franchise that defines the term “stuck in neutral,” it’s the Washington Wizards. Yes, they had the No. 1 pick in 2010 when they selected John Wall. Yes, they’ve had individual stars — Gilbert Arenas, Bradley Beal, Wall — But it never got better than that.
The franchise did win a championship in 1978 — but who cares? You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone from that team still alive. Since then, it’s been over four decades of inconsistency.
The Wizards have spent decades selling fans the same dream — that the next draft pick, the next coach, or the next front-office move will finally bring about a change. However, the truth is that not every player is a generational talent. The notion that a single draft pick can transform a franchise has become one of the most enduring myths in sports.
NBA Fans Deserve Better
I get it, only one NBA team will win the championship. However, every fan deserves a team that tries — one that plays hard, drafts smart, and competes with pride. The Nets, Wizards, and Hornets aren’t giving fans that.
These organizations are run by incompetent owners and front office people. The NBA has to admit that some people just aren’t good at their jobs, and because of that, it’s time for them to be removed.