The Washington Wizards future looks much different now than it did at the start of the regular season.
Not only do the Wizards have more answers now than questions thanks to the breakouts of sophomore stars Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, but they've also found another key piece to their rebuild in rookie standout Tre Johnson.
Beyond that, the obvious development in Washington is the superstar pairing of Trae Young and Anthony Davis, who the Wizards made the bold moves to acquire ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February.
With a new foundation and a more clear vision, Washington has plenty of momentum moving forward.
However, it's not the new pairing of Young and Davis that should be exciting fans, but instead the duo that is followed by a giant "if" moving forward.
If AD is healthy, how good will the Wizards frontcourt be?
Since acquiring Anthony Davis, the looming question of when his debut would be has only gotten louder.
Unfortunately, it seems as if his debut this season is unlikely and for fans looking forward to the opportunity to land a top prospect in the NBA Draft this offseason, this would be considered good news.
Nonetheless, for fans who wonder when the big man will be healthy again, this could be viewed as somber news.
Still, when the team elected to make the bold swing for Davis, they knew what they were getting themselves into.
Obviously, his health is a concern, but considering his talent, the chance to land him for what many would consider an extremely discounted price was a no-brainer.
At the same time, the ideal frontcourt duo moving forward is the exact reason the Wizards made the choice to take this swing
Listening to NBA mind Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic, it's clear why:
“If Anthony Davis — and this is a giant if — can be healthy, reasonably healthy, Alex Sarr is kind of an interesting guy to pair with him," Schlecht said. "I think that’s something we can talk about a lot this summer and heading into next season: what do the Wizards actually look like?”
The defensive potential of Davis alongside Sarr is already dangerous enough, but what the big man offers offensively could make the frontcourt in D.C. even more lethal than people realize.
Not to mention, what the mentorship of the former No. 1 overall pick will mean for the team's young French product's development.
Davis' health will play a big part in how his fit in Washington unravels, but IF he is healthy, not only will Washington be dangerous, but they'll be an attractive destination for several other talented players in both free agency and the trade market.