"Randy Wittman didn't get any sleep the night before he made his debut as the 23rd coach in Washington Wizards franchise history. After taking over as a midseason replacement in Minnesota nearly four years ago, Wittman vowed that he would never do it again, and he wasn't especially eager to step in for his longtime friend, Flip Saunders.

But when Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld presented him with the opportunity, Wittman decided to take over, believing that the talent on the roster far exceeded the record and that he could convince the players to share that sentiment. He set roles and challenged each player individually in a lengthy, pull-no-punches meeting early Wednesday morning, then went out and watched them record a convincing 92-75 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats at Verizon Center."