Trae Young Excited to Play With Anthony Davis, Believes Wizards Star Will Unlock His Game

The All-Star duo are eager to team up and take Washington's young core to the next level.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the overlapping movements and perspectives of a basketball game between two players, represented by fragmented shapes and planes in navy blue, red, and gold.The dynamic duo of Trae Young and Anthony Davis aim to lead the Washington Wizards' young core to new heights with their complementary skills and high-powered offense.New Orleans Today

Trae Young has spent most of his career carrying offenses on his shoulders in Atlanta, but now with the addition of Anthony Davis in a blockbuster trade, the All-Star point guard is excited about the possibilities of playing alongside the dominant big man. Young believes Davis' ability to demand double-teams will open up the game for him and unlock his full potential.

Why it matters

The pairing of Young and Davis gives the Washington Wizards a dynamic duo that should elevate the team's young core and make them a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Conference. Both players are coming off frustrating, injury-plagued seasons and are eager to bounce back and prove they can lead a contending team.

The details

Young and Davis have already discussed how their games will complement each other, with Young eager to make Davis' life easier by feeding him the ball and letting him dominate inside. Davis' elite rim-running and ability to draw double-teams should provide Young with more space to operate and showcase his playmaking skills. The Wizards are building around a young, talented roster, and the addition of this All-Star duo gives them a strong foundation to build upon.

  • Trae Young and Anthony Davis were traded to the Washington Wizards in back-to-back blockbuster deals this offseason.
  • Young played in just 15 games last season due to an MCL injury, while Davis has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, playing in only 29 games with the Mavericks.

The players

Trae Young

An All-Star point guard who has spent his career carrying the offense in Atlanta, but is now excited to play alongside a dominant big man like Anthony Davis.

Anthony Davis

A 4-time All-Star big man who has bounced around the league, searching for the right guard to unlock his lob game and short-roll playmaking. He is now eager to team up with Trae Young in Washington.

Will Dawkins

The general manager of the Washington Wizards, who is building a young, vibrant roster around Trae Young and Anthony Davis as the core of the team.

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What they’re saying

“It's been great. I mean, obviously, I've never played with a player, I mean, as talented or as special as AD is. We haven't got to play on the court with each other yet. But we talked about a lot of things. We talked about what it would look like when we do get on the court together, and I mean, for me, I just want to go out there and make his life easier.”

— Trae Young, All-Star Point Guard

“I mean, I already know he's going to make my life easier. Having someone that can demand a double team like that is honestly a first that I've had since I've played in the NBA. So being able to have that type of engine on your team is going to unlock everybody's game even more, even mine. So that's something that I'm excited about.”

— Trae Young, All-Star Point Guard

“Coming here, they do things where I don't want to give away their secrets because I haven't seen it anywhere else, to be honest. It's like 'oh, I've never heard of that, I've never seen that, but I like it.' That in itself kind of intrigues me.”

— Anthony Davis, 4-time All-Star

What’s next

Once Young and Davis are healthy and have had time to develop chemistry, the Wizards will look to make a deep playoff push in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

The pairing of Trae Young and Anthony Davis gives the Washington Wizards a dynamic duo that should elevate the team's young core and make them a force to be reckoned with. Both players are eager to bounce back from injury-plagued seasons and prove they can lead a contending team.