Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis, Jr. (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2012. He plays power forward and center. He also played for the New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans from 2012 until 2018.

Anthony Davis
Davis with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022
No. 3 Los Angeles Lakers
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1993-03-11) March 11, 1993
Chicago, Illinois, USA
NationalityAmerican
Listed height208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Listed weight115 kg (254 lb)
Career information
High schoolPerspectives Charter
(Chicago, Illinois)
CollegeKentucky (2011–2012)
NBA draft2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Playing career2012–present
Career history
20122019New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
2019–presentLos Angeles Lakers
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Star (20142019)
  • NBA All-Star Game MVP (2017)
  • All-NBA First Team (2015, 2017, 2018)
  • NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018)
  • NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015, 2017)
  • NBA blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018)
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013)
  • NCAA champion (2012)
  • NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2012)
  • Consensus national player of the year (2012)
  • Consensus first-team All-American (2012)
  • NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2012)
  • USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2012)
  • SEC Player of the Year (2012)
  • SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2012)
  • Jordan Brand Classic co-MVP (2011)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 LondonTeam
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2014 Spain Team

Davis was born on March 11, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois.[1]

References

  1. Flores, Ronnie (March 30, 2011). "Anthony Davis welcomes you to Chicago". ESPN HS. Retrieved 2012-03-01.

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