Brian Davis says he is a potential buyer of the Washington Commanders, but another former Duke graduate is not buying it.
Davis (age 52) was a significant member of the Duke national championship basketball teams of 1991 and 1992. He was a very good defensive player and a real competitor. No one should question his contribution to Duke basketball.
John Feinstein (age 66) who closely followed Davis and those champion Blue Devils teams is not convinced Davis is a potential owner of the Commanders.
Feinstein during his weekly Friday segment with “The Sports Junkies,” did not permit his being a Duke alumnus to remove his objectivity on the question of Brian Davis’ legitimacy as a candidate to purchase the Commanders. Feinstein was candid, straightforward, and impartial.
Here are some excerpts from the broadcast segment.
“Yes, I am not sure Brian could buy a car, much less a team.
“I haven’t been in touch with him (Davis) in I don’t know how many years. But Brian always had a little bit of con artist in him.”
“He was a very charming guy. I liked him, very bright. But a little bit of a con artist I think. And I think the stuff with Laettner, he (Davis) was probably the leader, in terms of whatever decisions they made.”
“He had as much a chance to buy this team (Commanders) as I did. Maybe less. I’ve got a couple of bucks in my wallet.”
“Because I haven’t spoken with Brian in years it is hard for me to speculate (as to Davis’ motivation to attempt to convince the public he can purchase the Commanders). But ego is usually a part of it.”
“People like to see their name; remember he is local. I’m guessing he enjoyed seeing his name in the mix of this in what is the biggest story in Washington.”
“What? An athlete is a narcissist?”
“His reputation can only be improved at this point.”
“Somebody at the Post (Washington) wanted to get in touch with him when this first came up. I said, ‘Look, if you talk to him be careful because he has no chance to buy this team.’”