Even when Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019, the Pelicans landed the No. 1 pick. The Wizards will be hoping to add a premier talent who will fit alongside Davis, star point guard Trae Young and the rest of their core as they try to contend for a spot in the playoffs next year.

The Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks traded for Anthony Davis midseason and both received the No. 1 pick following the deal.

The Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in February ahead of the trade deadline. They knew they were never going to receive the value back to make the Luka Doncic trade look halfway excusable,

The Washington Wizards benefited from bizarre Anthony Davis-related luck by winning the number one pick in the NBA Draft.