Anthony Davis Biography
Anthony Davis is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He grew up in a basketball family, with his father playing the sport and his mother being a basketball coach.
Anthony Davis Age
Davis was born on March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois.
Anthony Davis Parents
He was raised in a family with a strong basketball background. His father, Anthony Davis Sr., played basketball at the high school level, while his mother, Erainer Davis, was a basketball coach.
Anthony Davis Sisters
Davis has a twin sister named Antoinette and an older sister named Lesha.
Anthony Davis Education
Davis attended Perspectives Charter School in Chicago. While in school, he played basketball and earned several accolades, including the 2011 National High School Player of the Year award.
He then went on to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky for one year, where he helped lead the team to an NCAA championship in 2012.
Anthony Davis Wife Children
He is not married.
Anthony Davis career
Following his successful college career, Davis was selected as the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets (now known as the New Orleans Pelicans). In his rookie season, Davis quickly established himself as one of the best young players in the league, averaging 13.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team at the end of the season.
Achievements
- NBA Champion (2020)
- NBA All-Star (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- All-NBA First Team (2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013)
- Olympic Gold Medalist (2012)
Awards and honors
- NBA Skills Challenge Champion (2017)
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2012)
- SEC Player of the Year (2012)
- Consensus National Player of the Year (2012)
- Adolph Rupp Trophy (2012)
- Naismith College Player of the Year (2012)
Seasons Played
Anthony Davis has played in the NBA for 10 seasons, starting with the 2012–2013 season.
- 2012-2013: Davis was selected as the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) and played in 64 games.
- 2013–2014: Davis played in 67 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career.
- 2014–2015: Davis played in 68 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the second consecutive year. He made his first All-NBA team.
- 2015–2016: Davis played in 61 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the third consecutive year.
- 2016–2017: Davis played in 75 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the fourth time in his career. He made his second All-NBA First Team.
- 2017-2018: Davis played in 75 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the fifth time in his career. He made his third All-NBA First Team.
- 2018–2019: Davis played in 56 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the sixth time in his career. Additionally, he made his fourth All-NBA First Team.
- 2019–2020: Davis played in 62 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the seventh time in his career. He won his first NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers and was named to the All-NBA First Team.
- 2020–2021: Davis played in 36 games and was named an NBA All-Star for the seventh time in his career.
- 2021-2022: Davis played in 43 games and was not named an All-Star.
Anthony Davis Height
His listed height is 6 feet, 10 inches (2.08 meters).
Anthony Davis Net worth
His net worth, sources estimate, is $35 million.
