Anthony Davis Reclaims No 23 for Wizards

Anthony Davis will wear No. 23 for the Washington Wizards, making him "the first Wizard to wear that number since the legendary Michael Jordan," who wore it in 2002-03. Davis was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks this week, and his arrival alongside last month’s Trae Young trade signals Washington’s move from rebuilding to trying to win now. Merlin sees the glamour and the risk. Both stars are injured: Davis has been out since early January with a hand injury and Young since late December with MCL and quad issues. The Wizards sit 13th in the East, so patience on health is likely. Washington hopes this duo blossoms into a true contender by 2026-27, but history warns that a big number alone does not guarantee success.