Marco Gacina

Marco Gacina

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

Marco Gacina is a Senior Contributor to FanSided's Wiz of Awes website covering the Washington Wizards. He is from Los Angeles but lives in Washington DC, where he attends American University and plays on the school's rugby team. He also writes about the Wizards for SB Nation's Bullets Forever blog.

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) reacts after the Wizards win against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Wizards' attendance problem may not be a problem for long

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 reasons Wizards fans should be optimistic this offseason

Feb. 6 1973; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Bullets guard Elvin Hayes (11) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Jim Washington (12) during the 1972-73 season at The Omni. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images

Wild NBA stat perfectly captures every team's recent history — especially the Wizards

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) argues with an official against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Wizards break through with awards, yet fans have reason to be skeptical

Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The list of Wizards' All-Rookie selections perfectly summarizes the franchise's history

Apr 2, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) celebrates his made basket in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Wizards' mind-blowing NBA Finals streak is guaranteed to continue this season

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrate during the second half of game five against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

One of the NBA's new model franchises gives the Wizards a blueprint for rebuilding

May 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, US; Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Does the Wizards' slide indicate it's time to change the draft lottery system?

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Josh Christopher (8) strips the ball from Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00)during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Wizards are in a better spot than these two eliminated teams

Nov 24, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket around Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Wizards' fingerprints are all over the impending death of the Milwaukee Bucks

Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after a foul by LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Kris Dunn's career renaissance is a missed opportunity for the Wizards

Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) does pushups before game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma’s fit a problem for Bucks, Echoing Wizards' issues

Feb 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives past Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) during the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

One former Wizard could be a massive headache for the Celtics in the playoffs

Mar 28, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts after a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

This former Wizard is the biggest X-factor of the NBA playoffs

Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Georgia Amoore poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number six overall pick to the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The Wizards and Mystics share one surprising secret weapon in their rebuilds

Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey (14) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Does Saddiq Bey have a future in Washington? How Bey fits in the Wizards' future plans