Stephen A. Smith says the entire NBA has to stop Golden State Warriors making one trade

Stephen A. Smith expressed his concern on ESPN that the entire NBA should prevent the Golden State Warriors from acquiring Anthony Davis. The Warriors are actively seeking a center due to Kristaps Porzingis' ongoing absence due to POTS, an autonomic nervous system disorder. With Porzingis sidelined and his locker cleared, the Warriors have relied on Al Horford and Charles Bassey to guard the paint.

Instead of simply releasing Porzingis' $20 million contract, the Warriors' front office is actively trading it to acquire additional roster help before the February 11 trade deadline. Smith warned that if the Warriors were to sign Davis, the rest of the league would be significantly affected. He emphasized that the Warriors cannot let Curry, who may not remain injured for long, team up with Davis, as it would be a nightmare for everyone else.

Smith urged, "Don't let that happen. Don't let Joe Lacob pull that off and Golden State get somebody like Anthony Davis." He questioned Davis' motivation for wanting to play alongside Curry, highlighting the difficulty of guarding the "Baby-Faced Assassin" when he is paired with Steph Curry. Smith concluded by suggesting that the Washington Wizards might have to move someone if they are serious about acquiring Davis, with Draymond Green being a prime candidate for potential trade.