Wizards to Debut Cherry Blossom Themed Court

The court will be introduced simultaneously with team's new cherry blossom uniforms tonight against the Dallas Mavericks

Carita Parks | Nov 10, 2022

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The Washington Wizards are introducing a new cherry blossom-themed basketball court to go along the team’s new City Edition Cherry Blossom uniforms.

The new cherry blossom court will be used on nights the team’s City Edition jerseys will be worn and will debut tonight when the Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena at 7:00 pm.

The court was designed to complement the uniform by connecting elements of the uniform’s tidal basin blue along the perimeter of the court with pink cherry blossoms throughout.

The design on the court features a subtle nod to cherry blossom petals falling from a cherry tree along center court, with the stained blossoms giving a light and airy appearance. The Wizards’ center logo has been integrated in the design to display as sprouted blossoms that have bloomed.

Washington’s Cherry Blossom jersey will be available for purchase beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, at the Team Store.

The Wizards will celebrate Japanese Heritage Night on December 12th and the first 7,500 fans will take home a City Edition Cherry Blossom-inspired tote bag.

On March 24th when the Wizards face the San Antonio Spurs, the team will hold Cherry Blossom Night. The first 10,000 fans will receive a cherry blossom hat designed by Monte Morris and presented by FTX.

Fans can enter a sweepstakes to win a cherry blossom-inspired leather bag designed by Wizards artistic director Brett Johnson along with tickets to a 2022-23 Wizards home game and a $200 gift card to the Team Store at Capital One Arena.

Below is the City Edition and cherry blossom court schedule:

Date	Opponent
Nov. 10	Dallas
Dec. 4	Los Angeles Lakers
Dec. 12	Brooklyn
Mar. 2	Toronto
Mar. 6	Milwaukee
Mar. 8	Atlanta
Mar. 22	Denver
Mar. 24	San Antonio
Mar. 28	Boston
Apr. 4	Milwaukee

Fan’s wishing to attend the Wizards’ cherry-blossom inspired nights can purchase tickets here.

Published Nov 10, 2022

CARITA PARKS

Carita Parks is the founder and editor-in-chief of Double Take Sports, an online sports platform featuring in-depth feature interviews, personal athlete stories, game analysis, and inside access to top sporting events. As a credentialed sports journalist, Carita has covered major events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Honors, and more. Her current work includes regular coverage of the NFL, WNBA, and NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Commanders. Carita’s articles and interviews have appeared on a variety of platforms including USA Today’s CommandersWire and more. Throughout her journey as a reporter, Carita has interviewed many prestigious names in sports and entertainment to include: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Jemele Hill, and Snoop Dogg. As a sports insider, Carita has been invited to provide expert analysis on podcasts, radio, and television shows. She also co-hosts a ‘The Triple W,’ an all female Wizards podcast, and a DC sports podcast called ‘The Breakdown.' Carita has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Masters in Business Administration. She is a member of Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists.