Justin Verrier

There is a cost here, to be absolutely clear.

Nothing is certain.

Anthony Davis, speaking of injury risks, makes me very nervous all the time in terms of his availability and a huge reason why he's no longer a Dallas Maverick is the fact that he couldn't play in like two-thirds of their games during his brief time there.

But the idea of who he is and what this team can be

I find myself, you know, I find appealing.

I find myself intrigued by the combination of Trey Young's playmaking and table setting, Anthony Davis's defense, this wide array of very talented young players on rookie scale deals who could pop at any moment, depending on who you buy into.

Maybe there's just like enough of a balance here for at minimum to be competitive in the East.

Like the Wizards are going to be fighting for a playoff spot next season.

Anything above that feels like gravy.

The Washington Wizards, competitive in the East.

Look.

Get excited, DC.

Every team is fighting for something different.

And this was not a team that was going to shortcut its way to actual title contention, but it could shortcut its way here, clearly.

If they end up with that, they could- Kyle, could you imagine if they won the lottery and then end up trading Anthony Davis one year from now just like the Mavericks?

If this just becomes what AD does?

Having said that, though... That top 20 pick too, Justin, is like a one shot to convey before it turns into like a second round fizzle of smoke.

I mean, they've been bad for a minute now.

And I agree with you.

There's no question this is accelerating at a time where there isn't maybe enough on the ground to justify it.