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Anthony Gill spoke to the media following the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season.

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2023-24 Washington Wizards Exit Interviews: Anthony Gill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill was named the recipient of the third annual Washington Wizards Dr. E.B. Henderson Team Award. The award, introduced during the 2021-22 season, recognizes a Wizards player for their work in the community. This marks the second time Gill has been named the winner (2023-24; 2021-22).&nbsp; Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation (MSEF) will make a donation of $10,000 in honor of Gill to Little Lights.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“E.B. Henderson not only paved the way for basketball in Washington, D.C., but he also served his community and inspired future generations, including myself,” said Gill. “The DMV is a special place that we call home, and it is all of our responsibilities to continue his legacy. With the help of my family, teammates, the Wizards organization, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, and countless others, I will continue to do my best to love and uplift the DMV community.” 

Gill was active in numerous community and team initiatives throughout the Washington, D.C., area during the course of the 2023-24 season. He began his contributions by participating in an organization-wide KaBOOM! playground build in partnership with MSEF and So Others Might Eat in Southeast D.C. prior to the season.&nbsp;

During the holiday season, Gill was a constant presence throughout the DMV. He partnered with athletes and staff from the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Capital City Go-Go, and Wizards District Gaming to host Thankful Meals presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 18. Gill and other Monumental Basketball athletes and staff helped distribute hot meals and essential goods to residents in Wards 7 and 8 at the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Additionally, on Dec. 12, Gill and his teammates made a surprise visit to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Ward 8 to spread holiday cheer. He also participated in MSEF’s Family-to-Family holiday initiative, adopting a family to fulfill their holiday wish list. Gill closed out the holiday season on Dec. 14 by hosting a holiday dinner in partnership with Peace for D.C. for Washington, D.C., families that included a gift exchange and cookie decorating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

To thank the Capital One Arena staff and event workers for their hard work and dedication this season Gill surprised staff with cookies and ice cream treats from Capitan Cookie on Friday, Apr. 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In addition to the work he has done in the D.C. community, Gill also made a lasting impact in a variety of cities throughout the NBA this season by partnering with numerous local non-profit organizations to provide experiences, opportunities, and resources to those in need during the team’s road trips.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. E.B. Henderson, known as the “Grandfather of Black Basketball” in Washington, D.C., was a sports historian, educator, administrator, coach, athlete, and civil rights activist. He also wrote over 3,000 letters to the editor for The Washington Post and other newspapers on civil rights and race relations. &nbsp;

Prior award winners also include Daniel Gafford (2022-23).

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Anthony Gill named recipient of annual Washington Wizards Dr. E.B. Henderson Team Award

Adjusting to life in the NBA is a major task for every player during their rookie year. Not only is Bilal Coulibaly adjusting to life in the NBA, but he has made the move from France to the United States. Despite these challenges, he has seen success on and off the court early on in his rookie season. We talk to him, Jordan Poole, and a few others about what has helped him make the leap so quickly.

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Wizards ULTRA Access: Season 4, Episode 1

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Coach Unseld, Anthony Gill and Kyle Kuzma spoke to the media after the Wizards’ matchup with the Bulls on January 11 at Capital One Arena.

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Postgame Press - WAS vs. CHI: Wes Unseld Jr., Anthony Gill, Kyle Kuzma

Highlights from Anthony Gill’s 18-point performance in the Wizards’ matchup with the Bulls on January 11 at Capital One Arena.

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Highlights: Anthony Gill vs. Bulls // Jan. 11

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Photos: Anthony Gill x Little Lights holiday event

Coach Unseld and Anthony Gill spoke to the media after the Wizards' practice on November 3 at MedStar Health Performance Center, discussing the return of Corey Kispert, the Wizards' win over Philadelphia and more.

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Practice Press: Wes Unseld Jr., Anthony Gill

WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington Wizards announced today that they have re-signed forward Anthony Gill, bringing him back for his third season with the team.

“AG provides us with additional frontcourt depth and is the epitome of the type of player we look for in building our team,” said Wizards President and General Manager Tommy Sheppard.&nbsp; “He is a true professional, a leader in the court in the community and is always ready to contribute on the court in a variety of ways when his number is called.”

Gill has appeared in 70 games (four starts) in his two seasons in Washington, averaging 3.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. In his 10.5 minutes per game in 2021-22, Gill shot .569 from the field and .538 from three. He scored a career-high 15 points in a win over Brooklyn on February 10, going 6-7 from the field while adding two rebounds and a steal.

Gill was named the recipient of the inaugural Washington Wizards E.B. Henderson Team Award in April. He received the honor in recognition for his work in the Washington, D.C., community.

The native of Charlotte, NC, &nbsp;played the previous three seasons before signing with Washington with BC Khimki in Russia, compiling overall averages of 10.5 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting .572 from the field and .406 from three-point range. He was undrafted out of the University of Virginia, where he played from 2013-16 after transferring from the University of South Carolina.&nbsp; He finished his career as the Cavaliers’ all-time leader in field goal percentage at .582 and averaged 13.8 points and 6.1 rebounds while shooting .580 from the floor as a senior.&nbsp; Gill was named All-ACC Third Team as both a junior and a senior and was named to the All-ACC Tournament Team as a senior.