{"id":586847,"date":"2026-02-06T19:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/586847\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T19:41:19","slug":"anthony-davis-to-wear-23-for-washington-wizards-last-worn-by-michael-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/586847\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Davis to wear #23 for Washington Wizards, last worn by Michael Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthony Davis will wear the No. 23 jersey for the Washington Wizards, a number that carries unique significance in franchise history.<\/p>\n

The 10-time NBA All-Star is set to return to No. 23 following his trade to Washington from the Dallas Mavericks, a decision that immediately drew attention because of its association with Michael Jordan.<\/p>\n

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Jordan famously wore the number during his final NBA stint with the Wizards, making it one of the most recognisable jerseys in the organisation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Davis returns to No. 23<\/p>\n

Anthony Davis is no stranger to the No. 23 jersey, having worn it throughout high school and during his time with the New Orleans Pelicans.<\/p>\n

He later switched to No. 3 with the Los Angeles Lakers and continued with that number during his brief spell with the Mavericks.<\/p>\n

Davis played 29 games in Dallas before being traded again ahead of the deadline, making his move to Washington another transition in a turbulent stretch of his career.<\/p>\n

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Now with the Wizards, the decision to reclaim<\/a> No. 23 signals a symbolic reset as he joins a team entering a new phase of its rebuild.<\/p>\n

Michael Jordan legacy adds weight to jersey choice<\/p>\n

The No. 23 jersey holds a rare place in Wizards history because it was last worn by Michael Jordan during his comeback seasons from 2001 to 2003.<\/p>\n

Jordan\u2019s time in Washington represented the final chapter of his Hall of Fame career after his dynasty years with the Chicago Bulls.<\/p>\n

Davis grew up in Chicago during Jordan\u2019s dominance in the 1990s, adding another layer of context to his decision to take on the number.<\/p>\n

While the situations are very different, wearing No. 23 ensures attention and inevitable comparisons as Davis begins his Wizards chapter with one of basketball\u2019s most iconic numbers.<\/p>\n

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