Anthony Davis
Born 1993 · Age 32
Anthony Davis (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional basketball center/power forward. A former Kentucky standout and 1st overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Davis is a multi-time All-Star, multi-time All-NBA and All-Defensive selection, 2020 NBA champion (with the Lakers), multi-time Olympic/World Cup gold medallist, and was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in February 2025.
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Born in Chicago, Illinois
Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. was born in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood to Erainer Davis and Anthony Davis Sr.
Began attending Perspectives Charter (since sixth grade)
Attended Perspectives Math & Science Academy from sixth grade onward; the school lacked a gym and had minimal basketball reputation.
High-school growth spurt (freshman to sophomore)
Davis grew from roughly 6'0" as a freshman to 6'4" by end of sophomore year, setting up eventual move from guard to forward/center.
AAU/Meanstreets exposure raises profile
Started playing on Tai Streets' Meanstreets AAU program in spring of junior year, which increased his national recruiting visibility.
Verbally committed to Kentucky
Verbally committed to the University of Kentucky over DePaul, Ohio State and Syracuse.
Named Scout.com No. 1 in class of 2011
Scout.com rated Davis the number one player nationally in the 2011 recruiting class.
Signed National Letter of Intent to Kentucky
Signed the NLI with Kentucky, formalizing his commitment for the 2011–12 season.
Enrolled at Kentucky and wore No. 23
Joined John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats for 2011–12 and chose jersey No. 23 (as in high school) as a tribute to Michael Jordan.
High-school senior season dominant stats
As a senior at Perspectives, averaged approximately 32 points, 22 rebounds and 7 blocks per game.
Multiple prep All-American honors
Named a McDonald's All-American, Parade All-American, USA Today All-USA first team, SLAM/Dime first-team All-American and ESPN Rise All-American (various 2011 honors).
McDonald's All-American Game appearance
Played in the 2011 McDonald's All-American Game in Chicago, scoring 14 points with 6 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Nike Hoops Summit – led USA with 16 points/10 rebounds
Led USA Basketball in the Nike Hoops Summit with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Jordan Brand Classic co-MVP
Named co-MVP after posting 29 points (13/15 FG), 11 rebounds and 4 blocks in the Jordan Brand Classic.
Declared for 2012 NBA draft
Declared for the NBA draft after one season at Kentucky alongside teammates from the championship starting five.
Set Kentucky single-season blocks record (surpassed Melvin Turpin)
In a game vs Arkansas set Kentucky single-season blocked shots record and posted a career-high 27 points with 14 rebounds and 5 blocks.
Set SEC freshman block record (116 blocks)
Recorded his 116th block vs South Carolina establishing a Southeastern Conference freshman single-season blocked shots record, surpassing Shaquille O'Neal's mark.
Blocked 7 vs Western Kentucky in NCAA tournament
Established a Kentucky NCAA Tournament single-game block record with 7 blocks on March 15.
Won USBWA Robertson Trophy (National Player of the Year)
Won the USBWA Robertson Trophy recognizing the national player of the year.
Adolph Rupp Trophy winner
Named the Adolph Rupp Trophy winner by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky.
Associated Press College Player of the Year (AP POY)
Became the second freshman ever to win the AP College Basketball Player of the Year award.
Won John R. Wooden Award
Named recipient of the John R. Wooden Award for college basketball player of the year.
Won Naismith College Player of the Year
Won the Naismith Award — his team Kentucky captured the NCAA championship; Davis was Most Outstanding Player of the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
NCAA champion & Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Led Kentucky to the 2012 NCAA championship and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four.
Selected No. 1 overall in 2012 NBA Draft
Drafted first overall by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2012 NBA Draft.
Signed rookie contract with Hornets (3yr, $16M guaranteed)
Signed the standard rookie-scale deal: three-year guaranteed contract worth about $16 million.
NBA regular-season debut
Made NBA debut vs. San Antonio Spurs and scored a team-high 21 points in the loss.
Suffered concussion (missed multiple games)
Sustained a concussion that kept him out roughly two-and-a-half games early in his rookie season.
Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team after his 2012–13 season.
Donated $65,000 to build basketball court at Perspectives
Donated $65,000 toward a new basketball court at his high school alma mater, Perspectives.
Pelicans exercised third-year option
New Orleans (renamed Pelicans after the 2012–13 season) picked up the third-year option on Davis' rookie contract.
First NBA All-Star selection (2014)
Selected as an NBA All-Star (replaced Kobe Bryant) and began multi-year All-Star run.
Led NBA in blocks per game (2013–14 season)
Finished the 2013–14 season as the NBA leader in blocks per game (2.82).
Signed five-year, $145M extension with Pelicans
Signed a five-year extension worth $145 million with New Orleans.
All-NBA First Team (first selection)
Named to the All-NBA First Team for the 2014–15 season (first All-NBA First Team selection).
Franchise-record 59-point, 20-rebound game
Scored a franchise-record 59 points and grabbed 20 rebounds vs. Detroit Pistons (Feb 21, 2016).
Ruled out for season with knee injury and torn labrum
Placed out for remainder of season with left knee injury and torn labrum in left shoulder (March 20, 2016).
50-point season opener (50-16-7-5-4 statline)
Opened 2016–17 season with 50 points, 16 rebounds and other counting stats in a historic performance vs Denver.
2017 NBA All-Star Game MVP (52 points)
Named All-Star Game MVP after a then-record 52-point performance in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
Multiple All-NBA / All-Defensive honors (2017–18 season)
Earned All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive First Team honors during 2017–18 season.
Traded to Los Angeles Lakers
Traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal (package included Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and picks).
Won NBA Championship with Lakers (2020)
Won first NBA title as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA Finals MVP was LeBron James; Davis was key contributor).
Won NBA In-Season Tournament / NBA Cup (2023)
Helped lead the Lakers to victory in the inaugural NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) in 2023.
Signed three-year, $186M contract extension (Lakers)
Signed a three-year, $186 million maximum extension (reported in offseason following 2022–23 season).
Won Olympic gold medal (2024 Paris)
Won gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Named to NBA All-NBA Second Team (2024)
Named to the All-NBA Second Team for the 2023–24 season (among other defensive honors in 2024).
Triple Crown achievement (college national title + Olympic gold + NBA title)
Recognized as one of only eight players to achieve the basketball Triple Crown (NCAA championship, NBA championship, Olympic gold) following 2024 Olympic gold and 2020 NBA title.
Career earnings milestone reported (~$311.5M)
Basketball-Reference notes Davis has made at least $311,521,147 in professional earnings (career-to-date reported figure).
Ten-time NBA All-Star (through 2025)
By 2025 Davis had been selected to 10 NBA All-Star Games (2014–2021, 2024, 2025).
Traded to Dallas Mavericks for Luka Dončić
In February 2025, Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster, unexpected deal that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers.
Play-In Game 40-point performance and injury
Recorded 40 points in a Play-In Game loss to Memphis but had knee issues and left the game with an apparent right knee injury.
Underwent retinal repair surgery (detached retina)
Underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina suffered during the 2024–25 season (reported July 8, 2025).
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