Michael Winger Named President Of Monumental Basketball
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Founder and CEO Ted Leonsis announced today that Michael Winger has been named president of Monumental Basketball.
Leonsis had this to say about Winger in the team’s press release:
“Michael’s vast experience and broad range of executive-level skills will provide stability, accountability and leadership for all of our basketball franchises. His influence on helping to restore and sustain excellence at three different teams aligns with our goal of building championship contenders while his collaborative approach supports our shared services structure.”
Winger will report directly to Leonsis oversee all aspects of operations for the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics and the Capital City Go-Go.
Winger had this to say about leading Monumental Basketball:
“I am honored to lead Monumental Basketball, with all three teams standing as proud representations of a unique and powerful region that has shown loyalty and patience throughout various levels of success. There is much work to do, but I am confident we can build our programs on sustainable principles that will underscore all of our decisions, re-establishing the prestige and status that we can celebrate with our deserving fans.”
Immediate next steps are to begin a search for a Wizards lead executive. That position will also oversee the Go-Go and report directly to Winger. Also reporting to Winger are Mystics General Manager Mike Thibault and the administrative, communications, athlete care & performance and strategy & research departments that service all three teams.
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