washington wizards has apologized for an April Fool’s “skit” in which a die-hard fan was made to believe he had made a half-court shot for $10,000.
one in statement thursdayWizards said they “missed the mark” but the entire story was scripted.
Wizards said, “We apologize for last night’s April Fools’ joke that left many wondering if we had misled a fan.” “The play involving our mascot and other members of our performance team was scripted and intended to celebrate the day. All participants were in on the joke, but we missed the mark.”
during game break at wizards 153-131 defeat till philadelphia 76ers On Wednesday – Washington’s fourth consecutive loss and 20th in the last 21 games – the “fan” tried to make a half-court shot while blindfolded, which missed over the backboard. Nevertheless, several mascots approached the fan to celebrate and gave him a huge check for $10,000 before showing him how badly he missed it.
The on-court presenter told the man, “I’m not going to lie, sir: I really hate April Fools’ Day.”
Even before the wizards revealed that the stunt was completely staged, the reaction began on social media. Some said it was unfair for the Wizards to mislead a fan who had likely paid to watch the team, especially during one of the NBA’s worst seasons, which would keep Washington out of the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year.
“Our fans are our priority and we are committed to providing a positive experience for everyone attending our games,” the Wizards said in a statement.
