The last-place Wizards can\u2019t even do April Fools Day right.<\/p>\n
The team played a gag on a fan during its tilt with the 76ers on Wednesday night, and when nobody found the bit funny, Washington officials actually issued an apology on Friday (AEDT).<\/p>\n
\u201cWe missed the mark,\u201d the Wizards admitted.<\/p>\n
The skit went down during a break in the action at Capital One Arena in Washington.<\/p>\n
A man was blindfolded, and told by an in-arena announcer that if he drained a half-court shot, he\u2019d win $10,000.<\/p>\n
The guy didn\u2019t even hit the backboard after letting the ball fly from his hands, but everyone on the court \u2014 including multiple mascots \u2014 raced in to pretend as if he sunk it.<\/p>\n
The fan was then presented a check, but it was immediately ripped away when it was revealed he had actually missed.<\/p>\n
You can watch the brutal April Fools’ Day prank in the player above.<\/p>\n
People were quick to hit social media and criticise the Wizards for it all, and eventually, a mea culpa was released.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe apologise for last night\u2019s April fools\u2019 joke that left many wondering if we had misled a fan,\u201d the team said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe skit involving our mascot and other members of our performance team was scripted and intended to celebrate the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll participants were in on the joke, but we missed the mark. Our fans are our priority, and we continue to be committed to providing a positive experience to all who attend our games.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s yet another blemish on what\u2019s been a forgettable year for the 17-59 Wizards, but good news is on the horizon for the team\u2019s fans \u2014 the season ends in less than two weeks.<\/p>\n