According to ESPN, the Washington Wizards hired Tommy Sheppard as their permanent general manager. Following Ernie Grunfeld’s firing in early April, Sheppard acted as an interim general manager, and he apparently did excellent work and secured a permanent job.
Wizards officially name Tommy Sheppard new GM, per @CandaceDBuckner pic.twitter.com/hC9BiLO69R
— Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) July 19, 2019
Sheppard has been a part of the Wizards organization for almost two decades. The Washington Wizards announced that the official unveiling of Tommy Sheppard would take place on Monday.
Sources at @TheAthleticDC: All indications point to Wizards interim GM Tommy Sheppard getting the full-time GM job, though no contract has been formalized yet. An official announcement from the team could come within the next week.
Story coming soon.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) July 19, 2019
Sheppard is entering his 17th season with the franchise and was previously a member of the Denver Nuggets organization. He served as the Nuggets’ Senior Director of Team Services and Player Relations before switching to Washington. Thanks to his overall contributions to the communications efforts of the NBA and his efforts with the Nuggets, Sheppard was honored with the prestigious Splaver/McHugh “Tribute to Excellence” Award in 2010.
