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 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

Sep 25, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) poses with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophies during Media Day at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Are any Wizards players up for NBA end-of-season honors this year?

Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Could the Wizards' rebuild end quicker than expected?

Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Reputable NBA publication's player rankings highlight Jordan Poole's return to form

Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) drives against Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Not even the Wizards can out-tank the kings of tanking

Mar 19, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) makes move around Washington Wizards guard Colby Jones (1) during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

This simple metric could jeopardize the Wizards' lottery chances