Even before training camp began, the Washington Wizards tension was building. Flip Saunders was very anxious to get started and see how things go. Saunders was unexpected by the events that occurred during their team dinner on Monday night. A short team building activity took place with John-Ivan Palmer, "The Fastest and Funniest Hypnotist". He was there to provide a side of entertainment for the team. Palmer asked Saunders to join in to the activities. Palmer had been able to hypnotize Nick Young, Mike James, and Gilbert Arenas. However, DeShawn Stevenson or Butler, where unable to become hypnotized.