Terry Davis (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 17, 1967 Danville, Virginia, U.S. |
| High school | Halifax County (South Boston, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia Union (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1989–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1991 | Miami Heat |
| 1991–1996 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1997–1999 | Washington Wizards |
| 2000–2001 | Denver Nuggets |
Terry Raymond Davis (born June 17, 1967) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a power forward and center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Terry played for teams like the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Virginia Union Panthers.
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Terry Davis's Basketball Journey
College Years at Virginia Union
Terry Davis played college basketball for four seasons, from 1985 to 1989. For three of those seasons, he was a starting player for his team. In his final year, he was really good, scoring about 22.3 points and grabbing 11.9 rebounds in each game.
Starting in the NBA: Miami Heat
Terry Davis began his NBA career in the 1989–90 season. He was not chosen in the draft but joined the Miami Heat as a free agent. This was only the Heat's second year in the NBA. Terry played in 63 games during his first season. In the next season (1990–91), he played in fewer games (55) but managed to score and rebound more per game.
Time with the Dallas Mavericks
On August 6, 1991, Terry Davis joined the Dallas Mavericks. In his first season with the Mavericks, he was one of the best rebounders in the NBA. He grabbed an average of 9.9 rebounds per game, which was the 15th highest in the league that season. After another strong season in 1992–93, Terry faced some challenges. He had injuries in his next three seasons with the team, which affected how well he played.
Playing for the Washington Wizards
After taking a year off from the NBA, Terry Davis returned to play for the Washington Wizards in the 1997–98 season. While playing for the Wizards, he made history. He was the very first player to score a basket at the new MCI Center in Washington, D.C..
Final Stop: Denver Nuggets
After two seasons with the Wizards and another full season away from the NBA, Terry Davis signed with the Denver Nuggets. He played for them during the 2000–01 season. In this final season, he played in 21 games before ending his professional basketball career.
Terry Davis's Family Life
Terry Davis has a son named Ed. Ed also became a professional basketball player. In 2008, some experts ranked Ed as one of the top high school players. He played college basketball at the University of North Carolina. In 2010, Ed was picked 13th overall in the 2010 NBA draft by the Toronto Raptors.
See also
In Spanish: Terry Davis para niños
