What a stir Anthony Davis has caused! After years of being utterly inconsequential in the NBA, the Washington Wizards have transformed into a team that stirs up passion even before stepping onto the floor, a squad with the stands packed for the season opener and that didn’t even wait for the first quarter to end to sing ‘MVP’ to its new idol…
“Nine months have passed since I last played a real game. I had a lot of fun tonight. There was a lot of emotion and energy,” says La Ceja.
Truth is that his performance fully met the expectations of a crowd that thrilled at his 34 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. It was an excellent introduction, one that was certainly aided by Trae Young as he racked up 13 assists. The guard shares a common mission with his teammate.
«I want to help him win MVP. If we have nights like tonight and keep winning games, he’ll be in the conversation», he declares after watching Davis shine on the court.
It is obvious that this is only the beginning, but the excitement has soared—and for good reason. Because the Wizards are not just Davis and Young, but there is a substantial group of players, including the No. 1 draft pick A.J. Dybantsa, capable of building something genuinely good.
The Fans, Devoted to Anthony Davis
The first game for Washington was marked by the huge turnout at the arena, something that didn’t quite surprise Davis, but which his teammates made sure to highlight in the locker room. “Some teammates who have been here longer said: ‘It’s been a long time since we experienced something like this,’” says the forward.
In the nation’s capital they are focused on savoring the moment. They know Davis has only one year left on his contract, but he looks happy and ready to give his all whatever the future holds. Trade? Extension? Time will tell.
