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Wizards Apologize After April Fools' Fan Prank Draws Backlash
The team said the scripted bit was meant to celebrate April Fools' Day after backlash over a prank that handed a fan a fake $10,000 check.
- The Washington Wizards apologized Thursday for an April Fools' stunt during Wednesday's loss to Philadelphia, admitting the halftime skit tricked a fan into believing they had won $10,000.
- During "G-Wiz's April Fools Frenzy," the mascot and performance team orchestrated a scripted sequence where the host instructed crowds to pretend the third contestant succeeded, mobbing the fan with an oversized $10,000 check.
- Following the missed blindfolded shot, the in-arena host told the fan, "I'm so sorry, we're gonna hook you up with an autographed jersey, two courtside seats for next season."
- Social media users called the prank inappropriate during a difficult season, prompting the team to state, "We apologize for last night's April Fools' joke that left many wondering if we had misled a fan."
- The 153-131 loss to Philadelphia marked Washington's 20th defeat in 21 games, contributing to an NBA-worst record with only 17 wins this season.
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Washington Wizards Apologize for Appearing to Trick Man into Thinking He Won $10,000 in April Fools Prank
The Washington Wizards faced backlash after a halftime prank on Wednesday, April 1 seemingly tricked a fan into thinking he had won $10,000 as an April Fools' Day joke.
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Wizards apologize after fan backlash over half-court prank; skit 'intended to celebrate' April Fools' Day
Washington Wizards say they "missed the mark" with an April Fools' prank in which a fan was tricked into thinking they made a blindfolded half-court shot for a cash prize.
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