Mark Davis (basketball, born 1973) facts for kids
Mark Anthony Davis, born on April 26, 1973, is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a small forward in the NBA and for many teams around the world.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 26, 1973 Thibodaux, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Thibodaux (Thibodaux, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 1995–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 1995–1996 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1996–1998 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1999 | Miami Heat |
| 1999–2000 | La Crosse Bobcats |
| 2000 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2000 | Viola Reggio Calabria |
| 2001 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2001–2002 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2002 | Phoenix Eclipse |
| 2002 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2003–2004 | Hapoel Galil Elyon |
| 2004 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 2005–2006 | Wonju Dongbu Promy |
| 2007–2008 | Science City Jena |
| 2009 | Lappeenrannan NMKY |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,261 (5.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 697 (3.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 294 (1.3 apg) |
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Mark Davis's Basketball Journey
Mark Davis is a tall player, standing 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) and weighing 210 pounds (95 kg). He played as a small forward. He went to Howard College and Texas Tech University for his college basketball.
In 1995, the Minnesota Timberwolves picked him in the NBA draft. He was the 48th player chosen overall. Mark also played for other NBA teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors.
College Basketball Years
Mark Davis played college basketball for two different schools:
- 1991–1993: He played 58 games for Howard College.
- 1993–1995: He played another 58 games for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Professional Career Highlights
Mark Davis had a long career playing basketball both in the NBA and in other leagues around the world.
- 1995–1996: He started his NBA career with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He averaged 3.3 points per game.
- 1996–1998: He then moved to the Philadelphia 76ers. In his first season there, he averaged 8.5 points per game.
- 1998–2000: Mark played for the La Crosse Bobcats in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also had a short time with the Miami Heat in the NBA. Later, he played for the Golden State Warriors, averaging 6.2 points per game.
- 2000–2002: He played internationally for Viola Reggio Calabria in Italy. He also had stints with the Dakota Wizards and Sioux Falls Skyforce in the CBA.
- 2003–2004: Mark played in Israel for Hapoel Galil Elyon and Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
- 2007: He played in Germany for Science City Jena.
- 2009: Mark finished his career playing for Lappeenrannan NMKY in Finland.
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