Offensive Game
Explosive scorer with a powerful physical game — could score in multiple ways, off the dribble, in transition, and at the rim with tremendous force.
Career Journey
Charlotte Hornets
1999-2005
Baron Walter Louis Davis is an American former professional basketball player who is a television host and sports analyst. He was a two-time NBA All-Star, made the All-NBA Third Team in 2004, and twice led the NBA in steals. He was drafted with the third overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He also played in the NBA for the New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks. Davis played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins, earning All-American honors before turning professional after his sophomore year. He was a star high school player while at Crossroads School. Davis holds the NBA's career playoff record for steals per game with an average of 2.28 over 50 games.
Offensive Game
Explosive scorer with a powerful physical game — could score in multiple ways, off the dribble, in transition, and at the rim with tremendous force.
Defensive Game
Capable defender with good strength and anticipation. Multiple All-Defensive candidate seasons. Physical enough to slow bigger guards.
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
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Golden State Warriors
2005-2008
Los Angeles Clippers
2008-2011
Cleveland Cavaliers
2011
New York Knicks
2011-2012
Intangibles
High basketball IQ — particularly in transition and pick-and-roll situations. His understanding of how to use his physical gifts was a defining trait.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Private
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Los Angeles community basketball programs
Did You Know?
Davis's dunk over Andrei Kirilenko in the 2007 playoffs with Golden State is one of the most iconic posterization moments of the 2000s NBA.
He was selected third overall in 1999, the same draft class as Elton Brand, Steve Francis, and Lamar Odom.
Davis played for the Hornets organization on both sides of the franchise relocation — Charlotte and New Orleans.
Later in his career, Davis pursued filmmaking and media ventures, becoming one of the more entrepreneurial former players of his era.
Career Honors
2x NBA All-Star (2002, 2004)
Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets franchise cornerstone (1999-2005)
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