Anthony Davis Vows to Build Winning Culture with Wizards

The star forward is committed to the team despite their league-worst record this season.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, forest green, and burnt orange, conceptually representing the fractured state of the Washington Wizards as they look to rebuild around their new star player.Anthony Davis' commitment to mentoring the Wizards' young talent could be a crucial step in the team's long road back to competitiveness.Washington Today

Anthony Davis expressed his commitment to building a winning culture with the Washington Wizards during his exit interview on Monday. Despite the team finishing with the league's worst record at 17-65, Davis said he loves the organization and wants to help turn things around, especially by mentoring young players like Alex Sarr.

Why it matters

Davis' comments show his dedication to the Wizards' long-term success, which is crucial for a team that has struggled mightily in recent years. His willingness to take on a leadership role and develop the team's young talent could be key to the Wizards eventually becoming a competitive franchise again.

The details

Davis arrived in Washington last February but has yet to make his debut for the team. In his exit interview, he expressed his commitment to the Wizards, saying 'I want to be able to have fun where I am. I want to be able to compete where I am. I want to be able to learn wherever I am — and this organization has that.' He also praised young Wizards center Alex Sarr, saying he's excited to share the frontcourt with him next season and help develop his game.

  • Davis was traded to the Wizards in February 2026.
  • The Wizards finished the 2025-26 season with the league's worst record at 17-65.

The players

Anthony Davis

A star forward who was traded to the Washington Wizards in February 2026. He has yet to make his debut for the team but is committed to helping build a winning culture.

Alex Sarr

A young center for the Washington Wizards who Davis praised for his talent and potential. Davis is excited to mentor Sarr and share the frontcourt with him next season.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, I'm under contract. I love my money. When the trade happened, and I got here, I've said this place is not what people make it seem... I want to be able to have fun where I am. I want to be able to compete where I am. I want to be able to learn wherever I am — and this organization has that.”

— Anthony Davis, Washington Wizards Forward

“Alex is really good. He's young, has the same capablities as me... I just found out three days ago that I'm one of his favorite players, and he watched me all the time. I'm like, 'Why didn't you tell me this earlier? We've been working.' But he's really skilled.”

— Anthony Davis, Washington Wizards Forward

What’s next

Davis and the Wizards will look to improve on their league-worst record next season, with Davis taking on a leadership role and mentoring the team's young talent like Alex Sarr.

The takeaway

Anthony Davis' commitment to building a winning culture in Washington, despite the team's recent struggles, shows his dedication to the organization and could be a key factor in the Wizards eventually becoming a competitive franchise again.