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Wizards are finding out Anthony Davis is still the same player the Lakers remember

The Los Angeles Lakers know Anthony Davis well, and nothing has changed for the veteran with the Washington Wizards.

By Tyler Watts · Lake Show Life

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Tyler Watts argues Anthony Davis brings the same elite two-way impact and injury concerns to Washington.
Davis averaged 23.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks across his first eight games with the Wizards.
Washington went 4-4 with Davis before losing 139 points to the Atlanta Hawks in his absence.

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Tyler Watts of Lake Show Life argues that Anthony Davis is showing Washington the same mix of elite two-way production and injury risk he displayed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Following a trade that sent Davis to the Washington Wizards, the 33-year-old big man has averaged 23.4 points and 9.3 rebounds while helping Washington start 4-4 with him playing power forward.

However, Watts notes that Davis recently missed his first game of the season due to a sprained ankle, leading to a blowout loss against the Atlanta Hawks. The writer stresses that while Davis remains a superstar when available, his extensive injury history could complicate the Wizards' postseason aspirations.

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Wizards are finding out Anthony Davis is still the same player the Lakers remember

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