Ed Davis (basketball) facts for kids
Davis with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021
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| Free agent | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 5, 1989 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| College | North Carolina (2008–2010) |
| NBA Draft | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Pro career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2013 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2010 | →Erie BayHawks |
| 2013–2014 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2014–2015 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2015–2018 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2018–2019 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2019–2020 | Utah Jazz |
| 2020–2021 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2021–2022 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2023 | Mets de Guaynabo |
| 2023 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2024 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edward Adam Davis (born June 5, 1989) is an American professional basketball player. He played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Ed went to Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virginia for high school basketball. His dad, Terry Davis, was also an NBA player. The Toronto Raptors picked Ed as the 13th player in the 2010 NBA draft.
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Ed Davis's High School Basketball Journey
Ed Davis started his high school basketball career at Hanover High School. After two years, he moved to Benedictine High School in Richmond, Virginia.
At Benedictine, Ed led his team to win two state championships. In his senior year, he averaged 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 7 blocks per game. He was chosen for the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand All-American Team. In 2008, he was named Mr. Basketball of Virginia. This award goes to the best high school basketball player in Virginia. He also won co-player of the year in 2007.
Experts like Rivals.com saw Ed as a top player. They ranked him as the No. 4 power forward and the No. 15 player overall in the nation in 2008.
College Days at North Carolina
Ed Davis played for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2008 to 2010. In his first year (2008–09), he played in every game. He averaged 6.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. Ed also led the team with 65 blocks.
During the 2009 NCAA tournament, Ed helped the Tar Heels win the championship. In the final game against Michigan State, he scored 11 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. He was also named to the 2009 All-Freshman Team.
In April 2009, Ed decided to stay at North Carolina for another year. He chose not to enter the NBA draft yet. In February 2010, he broke his wrist during a game against Duke. This injury ended his season early. In the 2009–10 season, he averaged 13.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game.
In April 2010, Ed decided to enter the NBA draft. He gave up his last two years of college eligibility.
Professional Basketball Career
Toronto Raptors (2010–2013)
The Toronto Raptors picked Ed Davis as the 13th player in the 2010 NBA draft. He signed with the Raptors on July 6, 2010. Ed also spent some time playing for the Erie BayHawks.
He made his NBA debut on December 1, 2010, against the Washington Wizards. In that game, he scored 11 points and had 6 rebounds. On April 5, 2011, Ed scored a career-high 22 points against the New York Knicks.
Memphis Grizzlies (2013–2014)
On January 30, 2013, Ed was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. This was part of a big trade involving three teams. He played for the Grizzlies until June 2014.
Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2015)
Ed signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 23, 2014. He played 79 games for them that season. He averaged 8.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. His highest score for the season was 20 points.
Portland Trail Blazers (2015–2018)
On July 9, 2015, Ed joined the Portland Trail Blazers. He signed a three-year contract with the team. On November 20, 2015, he had a great game with 17 points and 15 rebounds against the Los Angeles Clippers. Ten of his rebounds were offensive rebounds, which was a career high for him.
In March 2017, Ed had surgery on his left shoulder. This meant he missed the rest of the 2016–17 season.
Brooklyn Nets (2018–2019)
Ed Davis signed with the Brooklyn Nets on July 23, 2018. He played in almost every game that season. He averaged 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. His season high was 17 points and 16 rebounds in a single game.
Utah Jazz (2019–2020)
On July 20, 2019, Ed signed with the Utah Jazz. In November 2019, he broke a bone in his left leg during a game. He was expected to be out for about a month.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2021)
On November 23, 2020, Ed was traded to the New York Knicks. The very next day, he was traded again to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–2022)
On October 13, 2021, Ed Davis signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Recent Teams (2023–2024)
In 2023, Ed played for Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico. He also played for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China. In 2024, he joined the Cangrejeros de Santurce.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Toronto | 65 | 17 | 24.6 | .576 | — | .555 | 7.1 | .6 | .6 | 1.0 | 7.7 |
| 2011–12 | Toronto | 66* | 9 | 23.2 | .513 | .000 | .670 | 6.6 | .9 | .6 | 1.0 | 6.3 |
| 2012–13 | Toronto | 45 | 24 | 24.2 | .549 | — | .647 | 6.7 | 1.2 | .6 | .8 | 9.7 |
| 2012–13 | Memphis | 36 | 4 | 15.1 | .517 | — | .569 | 4.4 | .2 | .4 | 1.3 | 5.1 |
| 2013–14 | Memphis | 63 | 4 | 15.2 | .534 | — | .528 | 4.1 | .4 | .3 | .7 | 5.7 |
| 2014–15 | L.A. Lakers | 79 | 24 | 23.3 | .601 | — | .487 | 7.6 | 1.2 | .6 | 1.2 | 8.3 |
| 2015–16 | Portland | 81 | 0 | 20.8 | .611 | — | .559 | 7.4 | 1.1 | .7 | .9 | 6.5 |
| 2016–17 | Portland | 46 | 12 | 17.2 | .528 | — | .617 | 5.3 | .6 | .3 | .5 | 4.3 |
| 2017–18 | Portland | 78 | 0 | 18.9 | .582 | .000 | .667 | 7.4 | .5 | .4 | .7 | 5.3 |
| 2018–19 | Brooklyn | 81 | 1 | 17.9 | .616 | .000 | .617 | 8.6 | .8 | .4 | .4 | 5.8 |
| 2019–20 | Utah | 28 | 1 | 10.8 | .478 | — | .500 | 3.8 | .4 | .4 | .3 | 1.8 |
| 2020–21 | Minnesota | 23 | 7 | 13.0 | .432 | — | .833 | 5.0 | .9 | .6 | .6 | 2.1 |
| 2021–22 | Cleveland | 31 | 3 | 6.5 | .688 | — | .429 | 2.1 | .2 | .1 | .3 | .9 |
| Career | 722 | 106 | 19.1 | .567 | .000 | .583 | 6.4 | .7 | .5 | .8 | 5.9 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Memphis | 8 | 0 | 6.0 | .417 | — | .750 | 1.4 | .0 | .0 | .1 | 1.6 |
| 2014 | Memphis | 7 | 0 | 3.6 | .300 | — | .000 | 2.1 | .0 | .1 | .4 | .9 |
| 2016 | Portland | 11 | 0 | 18.6 | .525 | .000 | .576 | 6.8 | 1.3 | .2 | .6 | 5.5 |
| 2018 | Portland | 4 | 0 | 17.8 | .500 | — | .250 | 8.0 | .0 | .0 | .3 | 2.8 |
| 2019 | Brooklyn | 3 | 0 | 13.7 | .700 | — | 1.000 | 6.3 | .7 | .0 | .3 | 5.3 |
| Career | 33 | 0 | 11.8 | .500 | .000 | .568 | 4.6 | .5 | .1 | .4 | 3.2 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2008–09 | North Carolina | 38 | 2 | 18.8 | .518 | — | .573 | 6.6 | .6 | .4 | 1.7 | 6.7 |
| 2009–10 | North Carolina | 23 | 23 | 27.9 | .578 | — | .659 | 9.6 | 1.0 | .4 | 2.8 | 13.4 |
| Career | 61 | 25 | 22.2 | .548 | — | .623 | 7.7 | .7 | .4 | 2.1 | 9.2 | |
Personal Life
Ed Davis is the son of Angela Jones and Terry Davis. His father also played professional basketball in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Ed Davis para niños
