The 1990-91 Washington Bullets season was highlighted by the spectacular individual resurgence of veteran Bernard King, who earned an All-Star selection and All-NBA Third Team honors while finishing third in the league in scoring with 28.4 points per game. Under head coach Wes Unseld, the team showed flashes of brilliance and competitiveness, including a memorable 161-133 victory over the Denver Nuggets and a winning record at home in the Capital Centre. The season also saw the continued development of young talents like Harvey Grant, who averaged 18.2 points per game, and the debut of center Pervis Ellison, who provided a strong defensive presence that laid a foundation for the team's future.