PHOTO: Wizards owner Leonsis wears Nene jersey in support of suspended forward
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With power forward Nene suspended for Sunday's Game 4 against the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Wizards seem like underdogs despite being at home and leading the series 2-1.
Well, a 14-0 run to start the game has the Verizon Center wide awake.
Also riling up the troops? Owner Ted Leonsis sitting courtside in a No. 42 "Nene" jersey in support of his suspended power forward.
You want a classy owner #Wizards fans...we've got one #DoItForNene pic.twitter.com/PNvLgWPmHj
— Hoop District (@HoopDistrictDC) April 27, 2014
Nene was given a one-game ban for his actions in an altercation with Bulls wing Jimmy Butler, which you can catch up on in the storyline below.
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