Deyonta Davis facts for kids
Deyonta Davis (born December 2, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He is known for his skills as a Power forward and center. In 2015, he won the Mr. Basketball of Michigan award and played in the famous McDonald's All-American Boys Game. After playing one season of college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans, he was chosen in the 2016 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. He was then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on the same night.
Davis at the McDonald's All-American Game in 2015
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| Free Agent | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 2, 1996 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Muskegon (Muskegon, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 237 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (2015–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2018 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2017 | →Iowa Energy |
| 2017 | →Memphis Hustle |
| 2018–2019 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2019 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2019–2020 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2021–2023 | Taoyuan Leopards |
| 2023 | Goyang Sono Skygunners |
| 2023–2024 | Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High School Basketball Star
Deyonta Davis went to Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan. In his last year, he showed off his amazing skills. In one exciting game, he helped his team win in four extra periods!
He played his final high school game on March 24, 2015. Even though his team lost, he played really well. He scored 12 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots. This game was close to the Michigan State University campus, and a coach from Michigan State was there to watch him.
By the end of that season, Deyonta was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan for 2015. This is a huge award for the best high school basketball player in Michigan! He earned the most votes, beating out other talented players. It was extra special because another player from Muskegon High School had won the award the year before.
On April 1, 2015, Deyonta played in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. This game features the best high school basketball players from all over the country. He was on the West team and played alongside future NBA stars. Deyonta finished the game with 6 points and led his team with 9 rebounds. Being chosen for this game was a big deal for his hometown region. He was the first player from West Michigan to play in the McDonald's All-American Game since 1988!
College Career at Michigan State
Deyonta Davis played one season of college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He was a key player for the team, starting 16 of their last 17 games. On average, he scored 7.5 points, grabbed 5.5 rebounds, and blocked 1.6 shots per game.
He helped Michigan State have an amazing start to their season. The team also won the Big Ten tournament championship. Deyonta set a new record for freshmen at the school with 64 blocked shots. This was the second-highest number of blocks in a single season in the program's history!
Professional Basketball Journey
After his successful college season, Deyonta Davis decided to enter the 2016 NBA draft. He was expected to be picked early, but he was chosen by the Boston Celtics as the 31st overall pick. On the same night, his rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis Grizzlies (2016–2018)
Deyonta signed a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on July 12, 2016. During his time with the Grizzlies, he also played for their development teams, the Iowa Energy and the Memphis Hustle, in the NBA G League. This helped him get more playing time and improve his skills.
Santa Cruz Warriors (2018–2019)
In 2018, Deyonta was traded to the Sacramento Kings, but he was later released. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors but was released again shortly after. He then joined the Santa Cruz Warriors, which is the G League team for the Golden State Warriors.
Atlanta Hawks (2019)
In March 2019, Deyonta got a chance to play in the NBA again when he signed a short-term contract with the Atlanta Hawks. He played nine games for them, averaging four points and four rebounds. After his contract ended, he was briefly with the Houston Rockets before being released.
Return to Santa Cruz (2019–2020)
Deyonta returned to the Santa Cruz Warriors in October 2019. He had a great season there, often getting "double-doubles" (scoring double-digit points and rebounds in the same game). He averaged 11.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game during this period.
Playing Overseas (2021–Present)
Since 2021, Deyonta Davis has played basketball in other countries.
- Taoyuan Leopards (2021–2023): He joined the Taoyuan Leopards in the T1 League in Taiwan. He was a star defender there, leading the league in blocked shots for two seasons in a row (2022 and 2023). He was also chosen for the T1 League All-Defensive First Team twice.
- Goyang Sono Skygunners (2023): After his time in Taiwan, he played for the Goyang Sono Skygunners in the Korean Basketball League.
- Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers (2023–2024): Currently, Deyonta plays for the Hsinchu Lioneers in Taiwan's P. League+.
See also
In Spanish: Deyonta Davis para niños
