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Antonio Davis

Davis in 2009
Personal information
Born	(1968-10-31) October 31, 1968 (age 56) Oakland, California, U.S.
High school	McClymonds (Oakland, California)
Listed height	2.10 m (6 ft 10.68 in)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	UTEP (1986–1990)
NBA Draft	1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Pro career	1990–2006
Career history
1990–1992	Panathinaikos
1992–1993	Philips Milano
1993–1999	Indiana Pacers
1999–2003	Toronto Raptors
2003–2005	Chicago Bulls
2005–2006	New York Knicks
2006	Toronto Raptors
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2001) FIBA Korać Cup champion (1993) Greek League All-Star (1991)
Career NBA statistics
Points	9,041 (10.0 ppg)
Rebounds	6,755 (7.5 rpg)
Blocks	889 (1.0 bpg)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing the  United States FIBA Americas Championship Silver 1989 Mexico City Team competition

Antonio Lee Davis (born October 31, 1968) is a former American professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), including the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks. Before joining the NBA, he also played basketball in Europe for teams in Greece and Italy.

Antonio Davis was also the president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), which is like a union for NBA players. After his playing career, he became a sports analyst, sharing his knowledge about basketball on TV and radio.

College Basketball Journey

Antonio Davis played college basketball at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) from 1986 to 1990. His coach was Don Haskins.

• 1986-1987 Season: Davis and his teammate, future NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway, helped UTEP win 25 games. They even won a game in the NCAA tournament before losing in the second round.
• 1987-1988 Season: Davis started 30 games, scoring almost 10 points and grabbing 6 rebounds per game. The Miners won 23 games and made it to the tournament again.
• 1988-1989 Season: As a junior, Davis averaged 14 points and 8 rebounds. The team won 26 games and reached the NCAA tournament's second round.
• 1989-1990 Season: In his final year, even without Hardaway, the Miners won 21 games. Davis averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds. After four successful seasons, he decided to enter the 1990 NBA draft.

Playing in Europe

Antonio Davis was picked by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 1990 NBA draft. However, he chose to play professionally in Europe first.

• Greece: From 1990 to 1992, he played for Panathinaikos in the Greek Basket League.
• Italy: During the 1992–93 season, he played for Philips Milano in the Italian League.
• European Champion: While playing for Philips Milano, he helped his team win the FIBA Korać Cup championship in the 1992–93 season. This was a big achievement in European basketball.

NBA Career Highlights

Indiana Pacers Years

In 1993, Antonio Davis came back to the United States to play in the NBA. He signed with the Indiana Pacers.

• 1993–1994 Season: As a rookie, Davis played in 81 games. He helped the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals. They faced the Patrick Ewing-led New York Knicks and had a tough series, but ultimately lost.
• 1994–1995 Season: The Pacers won 52 games. Davis played in 44 games due to injury. In the playoffs, they again met the New York Knicks. The Pacers won a thrilling Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the second year in a row. They then played against a strong Orlando Magic team, losing in Game 7.
• 1995–1996 Season: The Pacers had another good season, winning 52 games. Davis averaged 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds. They lost in the first round of the playoffs.
• 1996–1997 Season: The Pacers missed the playoffs this season. Davis played in all 82 games, averaging 10.5 points and 7.3 rebounds.
• 1997–1998 Season: With new coach Larry Bird, the Pacers won 58 games. Davis played all 82 games, averaging 9.6 points and 6.8 rebounds. In the playoffs, they reached the Eastern Conference Finals. They faced the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls in a very close series, losing in Game 7.
• 1998–1999 Season: After a lockout, the Pacers won their division. Davis averaged 9.4 points and 7.0 rebounds. They made it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the fourth time in six seasons. They lost to the New York Knicks in a tough six-game series. After this, Davis wanted to be traded for more playing time.

Toronto Raptors Era

On August 1, 1999, Antonio Davis was traded to the Toronto Raptors.

• 1999–2000 Season: Davis became a starter for the Raptors, playing in 79 games. He averaged 11.5 points and 8.8 rebounds. The Raptors made the playoffs for the first time in their history. They were swept by the New York Knicks in three games.
• 2000–2001 Season: This was one of Davis's best seasons. He averaged 13.7 points and 10.1 rebounds. He was chosen for the NBA All-Star Team for the only time in his career. The Raptors won 47 games and advanced to the playoffs. They beat the New York Knicks in five games. In the second round, they faced the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers led by Allen Iverson. It was a very close series, going to Game 7, which the Raptors lost by just one point.
• 2001–2002 Season: Davis had his highest scoring average this season with 14.5 points, plus 9.6 rebounds. The Raptors made the playoffs again. They faced the Detroit Pistons in the first round. The series went to Game 5, which the Raptors lost. Davis had a great playoff series, averaging 17.0 points and 10.6 rebounds.
• 2002–2003 Season: This was a tough season for the Raptors due to many injuries. They missed the playoffs. Davis still averaged 13.9 points and 8.2 rebounds.
• 2003–2004 Season: Davis continued to play well, often getting double-doubles (double-digit points and rebounds). He was a key player for the Raptors, known for his scoring, rebounding, and defense.

Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks

• Chicago Bulls: In the 2003–04 season, Davis was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He was a veteran leader for a young team. In the 2004–05 season, the Bulls made the playoffs for the first time since 1998. They lost to the Washington Wizards in six games. In June 2005, Davis was elected President of the NBA Players' Association.
• New York Knicks: Before the 2005–06 season, Davis was traded to the New York Knicks. He played 36 games for them.

Davis with the Knicks in 2005

Fan Incident

During a game in January 2006, Antonio Davis went into the stands because he was worried about his wife. The situation was later resolved, and Davis and the fan involved released a joint statement saying it was a misunderstanding.

Return to Raptors

On February 3, 2006, Davis was traded back to the Toronto Raptors. He played a few more games before a back injury ended his season. He was released by the Raptors in March 2006.

Playing for Team USA

Antonio Davis also played for the United States national team. He won a silver medal in the 1989 Tournament of the Americas. He also played in the 2002 FIBA World Championship.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Awards and Recognition

Antonio Davis received several honors during and after his basketball career:

• In 2000, he won the Sears Community Service Award for his work helping others.
• In 2010, he was inducted into the African-American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame.

Personal Life

Antonio Davis studied computer information systems in college. He has twin children, a son named Antonio Jr. (A. J.) and a daughter named Kaela.

• Kaela Davis: She played college basketball at the University of South Carolina. She was part of the team that won the National Championship in 2017. Kaela was then drafted into the WNBA by the Dallas Wings.
• A. J. Davis: He played college basketball at the University of Central Florida. He now plays professional basketball overseas.

See Also

In Spanish: Antonio Davis para niños

• Toronto Raptors accomplishments and records