Jen Julie Smith

Jen Julie Smith

Growing up in Massachusetts, I was a Lakers fan. Now my home is in Washington and my heart is with the Wizards. Wizards keep your mind sound and playoff bound.

John Wall and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Things don’t need to fall apart, 3 possible solutions

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BROOKLYN, NY - DECEMBER 5: Bradley Beal #3 and John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards celebrate a win against the Brooklyn Nets on December 5, 2016 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Time to break up the band?

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 4: The Washington Wizards huddles up against the New York Knicks on November 4, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: We should stop circling the Wizards like sharks

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Washington Wizards John Wall and Otto Porter Jr. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Wizards demise greatly exaggerated

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Out with the old, Unleash Otto Porter

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Bradley Beal #3 of team LeBron looks on prior to the NBA All-Star Game as a part of 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at STAPLES Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Bradley Beal Wades in the Water

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John Wall of the Washington Wizards celebrates. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

John Wall: Wizards also a favorite to reach conference finals

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 25: Ted Leonsis, founder of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, speaks at the Congressional hockey caucus briefing at the Capitol Visitor's Center, March 25, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo By Nick Wass/NHLI via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Ted Leonsis had the best offseason

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WASHINGTON - May 26: Ted Leonsis of the Washington Mystics speaks to the media before a game against the Minnesota Lynx during an Analytic Scrimmage at the Verizon Center on May 26, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Rumors of Dwight Howard locker room issues greatly exaggerated

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 29: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets talks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors before their game at ORACLE Arena on December 29, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Why Dwight Howard chose Wizards over Warriors

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: John Wall #2 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: John Wall wants to be MVP for 2018-19 Season

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Washington Wizards Dwight Howard (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Dwight Howard, the piece the Wizards were missing

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BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 28: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on February 28, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: The Dwight Howard Fan Club

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Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers (L) and Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets (R) have words after a scuffle during the Lakers first regular season NBA game against the Houston Rockets, October 28, 2014 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Dwight Howard and Wizards Locker Room

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Capital One Arena on February 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards: Wizards have fresh start for 2018-19 NBA Season

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 19: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets fouls Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on March 19, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 108-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Washington Wizards Free Agency: Wizards sign Dwight Howard, Excellent Pickup

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