Ben Davis (basketball) facts for kids
| No. 43, 4 | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 26, 1972 Vero Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| High school | Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1996–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1997–1998 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | New York Knicks |
| 1998 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| 1998–1999 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1998 | Tau Cerámica |
| 1999 | New York Knicks |
| 1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999–2000 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2000 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2000 | Kansas City Knights |
| 2000–2001 | Makedonikos |
| 2001 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2001–2002 | Cantabria Lobos |
| 2002–2003 | Roseto Sharks |
| 2004 | Westchester Wildfire |
| 2005–2006 | Benfica |
| 2006–2007 | Paysandu BB |
| 2008–2009 | Lechugueros de León |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Ben Jerome Davis, born on December 26, 1972, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for famous teams like the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks in the NBA.
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Who is Ben Davis?
Ben Davis is an American athlete who played basketball professionally for many years. He was known for playing the power forward position. This means he was often close to the basket, scoring points and grabbing rebounds.
Early Life and College Basketball
Ben Davis went to Oak Hill Academy for high school. This school is well-known for its strong basketball program. After high school, he played college basketball at several universities.
He played for the University of Kansas and the University of Arizona. He also played at Hutchinson Community College. In 1994, during his time at Hutchinson, Ben helped his team win the NJCAA championship. This was a big achievement for him and his team.
Playing in the NBA and Beyond
In 1996, Ben Davis was chosen in the 1996 NBA draft. The Phoenix Suns picked him as the 43rd player overall. The NBA draft is where professional basketball teams pick new players from colleges or other leagues.
Ben played for the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks during his time in the NBA. He also signed with other NBA teams like the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets. However, he did not play in any games for those teams.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Ben Davis played for many different teams in other leagues. He played in the CBA in the United States. He also played basketball in many countries around the world. These include Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Uruguay, and Venezuela. His last professional team was Lechugueros de León in Mexico in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Ben Davis para niños
