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Deyonta Davis

Davis at the McDonald's All-American Game in 2015
Free Agent
Power forward / center
Personal information
Born	(1996-12-02) December 2, 1996 (age 28) 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
2× T1 League All-Defensive First Team (2022, 2023) 2× T1 League blocks leader (2022, 2023) McDonald's All-American (2015) First-team Parade All-American (2015) Mr. Basketball of Michigan (2015)

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, which goes to the best high school player in Michigan. He also played in the famous McDonald's All-American Boys Game that same year.

After high school, Deyonta played one season of college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. He was then chosen by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft. On the same night, his rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.

High School Basketball Journey

Deyonta Davis went to Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan. In his last year, he helped his team, the Big Reds, in many important games. One memorable game was a regional final where he scored 4 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.

His final high school game was on March 24, 2015. Even though his team lost, Deyonta played well, scoring 12 points, getting 8 rebounds, and blocking 5 shots. After the game, he said he really wanted to help his team win. His coach, Keith Guy, said that Deyonta's future in basketball was very bright.

Becoming Mr. Basketball of Michigan

At the end of his senior season, Deyonta was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan for 2015. This award showed he was the top high school basketball player in the state. He received the award during a state championship game.

Deyonta was the second player from Muskegon High School to win this award in a row. This was a big achievement for his school's basketball program.

Playing in the McDonald's All-American Game

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 across the country. He was part of the West team.

In this game, Deyonta scored 6 points and led his team with 9 rebounds. Being chosen for this game was a huge honor for him and for West Michigan basketball. He was the first player from that area to play in the game since 1988.

College Basketball Experience

Deyonta played one season for the Michigan State Spartans in college. He was a key player, starting 16 of the last 17 games. On average, he scored 7.5 points, grabbed 5.5 rebounds, and blocked 1.6 shots per game.

He set a new record for freshmen at Michigan State with 64 blocked shots in a single season. This was the second-highest number of blocks in the program's history. His strong play helped the Spartans have a great season, including winning the Big Ten tournament.

Professional Basketball Career

After his college season, Deyonta decided to enter the NBA draft on April 12, 2016. He was invited to the NBA Combine, where players show their skills to professional teams.

Time with the Memphis Grizzlies

Deyonta was picked 31st overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2016 NBA draft. However, his rights were quickly traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on the same night. On July 12, 2016, he signed a three-year contract with the Grizzlies. This was a significant deal for a player picked in the second round.

During his time with the Grizzlies, Deyonta also played for their minor league teams in the NBA G League. These teams were the Iowa Energy and later the Memphis Hustle. Playing in the G League helps young players develop their skills.

Moving to Other Teams

In July 2018, Deyonta was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He was later waived by the Kings. In October 2018, he signed with the Golden State Warriors but was released shortly after. He then joined their G League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors.

In March 2019, Deyonta signed a short-term contract with the Atlanta Hawks. He played nine games for them, averaging four points and four rebounds. He later signed a multi-year contract but was waived by the Hawks in June 2019. He then briefly joined the Houston Rockets before being waived again.

Return to Santa Cruz Warriors

Deyonta returned to the Santa Cruz Warriors for the 2019–2020 season. He continued to show his skills, often getting double-doubles (scoring double digits in two categories like points and rebounds). He averaged 11.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game that season.

Playing Overseas

In November 2021, Deyonta began playing internationally. He signed with the Taoyuan Leopards in the T1 League in Taiwan. He was a standout player there, leading the league in blocked shots for two seasons (2021–22 and 2022–23). He was also named to the T1 League All-Defensive First Team twice.

In July 2023, he signed with the Taichung Suns in Taiwan. Later, in October 2023, he moved to the Goyang Sono Skygunners in the Korean Basketball League. In December 2023, he joined the Hsinchu Lioneers in Taiwan's P. League+.

Career Statistics

Here are Deyonta Davis's basketball statistics from his professional and college careers.

NBA Regular Season Stats

NBA Playoff Stats

College Stats

See also

In Spanish: Deyonta Davis para niños