Ricky Davis

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{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Ricky Davis

| image = Ricky Davis 2007-12-30.jpg

| caption = Davis with the Miami Heat in 2007

| position = Small forward / shooting guard

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 7

| weight_lb = 195

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|9|23}}

| birth_place = Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

| high_school = Davenport North (Davenport, Iowa)

| college = Iowa (1997–1998)

| draft_year = 1998

| draft_round = 1

| draft_pick = 21

| draft_team = Charlotte Hornets

| career_start = 1998

| career_end = 2014

| career_position = Shooting guard / small forward

| career_number = 31, 21, 12

| years1 = {{nbay|1998|start}}–{{nbay|1999|end}}

| team1 = Charlotte Hornets

| years2 = {{nbay|2000|full=y}}

| team2 = Miami Heat

| years3 = {{nbay|2001|start}}–{{nbay|2003|start}}

| team3 = Cleveland Cavaliers

| years4 = {{nbay|2003|start}}–{{nbay|2005|end}}

| team4 = Boston Celtics

| years5 = {{nbay|2005|end}}–{{nbay|2006|end}}

| team5 = Minnesota Timberwolves

| years6 = {{nbay|2007|full=y}}

| team6 = Miami Heat

| years7 = {{nbay|2008|start}}–{{nbay|2009|end}}

| team7 = Los Angeles Clippers

| years8 = 2010

| team8 = Türk Telekom

| years9 = 2010

| team9 = Jiangsu Dragons

| years10 = 2011

| team10 = Chorale Roanne

| years11 = 2011–2012

| team11 = Maine Red Claws

| years12 = 2012

| team12 = Piratas de Quebradillas

| years13 = 2013–2014

| team13 = Erie BayHawks

| highlights =

Fourth-team Parade All-American (1997)

| stats_league = NBA

| stat1label = Points

| stat1value = 9,912 (13.5 ppg)

| stat2label = Rebounds

| stat2value = 2,550 (3.5 rpg)

| stat3label = Assists

| stat3value = 2,426 (3.3 apg)

}}

Tyree Ricardo Davis (born September 23, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who played twelve seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Biography

Davis attended North High School in Davenport, Iowa. He was a four-year starter and the Davenport North team made the state tournament his junior and senior years but did not reach the championship.

His father is Tyree Davis and Mother is Linda Davis, he had an older brother named Alonge who died on February 14, 2020, and he has a younger brother named Edward.

Davis played one season at the University of Iowa before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft, as the 21st pick overall.

Professional career

= Charlotte Hornets (1998–2000) =

Davis played two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, and became known for his high energy play and exciting poster dunks. Although he only played limited minutes, mostly off the bench, his high-flying play got him an invitation to the 2000 Slam Dunk competition, where he scored an 88 out of a possible 100 points, losing to champion Vince Carter.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/allstar2002/slamdunk/year_by_year.html#2000|title=NBA.com: Slam Dunk Year-by-Year Results|website=www.nba.com|access-date=2016-12-13}} He was traded to the Miami Heat in a massive nine-player trade on August 1, 2000.

= Miami Heat (2000–2001) =

Davis injured his ankle and knee with the Heat and only played a total of seven games for them, and was eventually sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal involving the Toronto Raptors a year later on October 26, 2001.

= Cleveland Cavaliers (2001–2003) =

Davis was re-signed to a six-year deal by the Cavaliers on August 21, 2002, but his time in Cleveland was marked by disputes with coach Paul Silas.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1918176-ricky-davis-is-sorry-he-did-the-nba-wrong-hopes-to-earn-just-one-more-shot|title=Ricky Davis is Sorry He Did the NBA Wrong—Hopes to Earn Just One More Shot|work=Bleacher Report|first=Howard|last=Beck|date=January 10, 2014|access-date=May 26, 2016}} He additionally received attention for stat padding in a home game against the Utah Jazz on March 16, 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/The-unwritten-rules-of-sports-in-writing-1163966.php|title=The unwritten rules of sports – in writing|work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|author=Staff|date=January 11, 2005|access-date=May 19, 2016}} With Cleveland leading 120–95 and less than 7 seconds remaining, Davis was one rebound short of his first career triple double, and he deliberately tossed an inbound pass off his own rim and caught it in attempt to receive credit for a rebound, but shots taken at one's own basket do not count as official field goal attempts. Jazz guard DeShawn Stevenson shoved Davis in response as Davis proceeded upcourt with the ball.{{cite web|url=https://static.espn.go.com/nba/columns/aldridge_david/1525101.html|title=Davis should be punished for showing up Jazz|first=David|last=Aldridge|date=March 17, 2003|work=ESPN.com|access-date=May 19, 2016}} Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said to reporters afterward, "I would have fouled him too. I would have knocked him on his ass." The Cavaliers initially said they would not punish Davis, saying the embarrassment was enough. However, in the face of a national outcry, the Cavaliers fined him an undisclosed amount for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the play led to Davis being nicknamed "Wrong Rim Ricky" in Cleveland.{{cite web|url=http://media.www.dailygamecock.com/media/storage/paper247/news/2004/04/14/Sports/Nba-Ruling.Thwarts.TripleDouble.Attempt-659325.shtml|title=NBA ruling thwarts triple-double attempt|work=dailygamecock.com|date=April 14, 2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627133837/http://media.www.dailygamecock.com/media/storage/paper247/news/2004/04/14/Sports/Nba-Ruling.Thwarts.TripleDouble.Attempt-659325.shtml|archive-date=June 27, 2009}}[https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/cavs-davis-fined-for-trying-to-pad-stats-1.409028 cbc.ca] Cavs' Davis fined for trying to pad stats{{Cite web|title = USATODAY.com – Jazz take offense when Cavaliers' Davis tries to pad stats|url = https://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/cavaliers/2003-03-17-davis-jazz_x.htm|website = www.usatoday.com|access-date = 2015-07-18}}

= Boston Celtics (2003–2006) =

On December 15, 2003, Davis was traded along with Chris Mihm, Michael Stewart, and a second round draft pick to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Tony Battie, Eric Williams, and Kedrick Brown.{{Cite web|title = Cavs part with Davis in 3-for-3 trade|url = https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=1686963|website = ESPN.com|date = 15 December 2003|access-date = 2015-07-18}}

With the Celtics, the {{convert|6|ft|7|in|m|adj=on}} Davis played the position of shooting guard, as well as small forward on occasion. Boston was criticized for acquiring him via trade due to Davis's reputation of selfishness, but he became a more consistent player and a fan-favorite in the city.

= Minnesota Timberwolves (2006–2007) =

On January 26, 2006, Davis was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves with Mark Blount, Marcus Banks, Justin Reed, and two second round draft picks for Wally Szczerbiak, Michael Olowokandi, Dwayne Jones and a first round draft pick.

= Return to Miami (2007–2008) =

On October 24, 2007, Davis was again traded to the Miami Heat along with teammate Mark Blount in exchange for the Heat's Antoine Walker, Michael Doleac, Wayne Simien and a first-round draft pick.Marc Stein [https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3077037 Heat get Davis, Blount from Wolves for package including Walker] Davis was reunited with Pat Riley, and Riley admitted he made a mistake of trading Davis in the first place; "I made the mistake of trading him. He's a very talented kid. He was not a problem here. We just needed to move and get bigger players at that time. Over the last six years he has been very efficient."{{Cite web |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-flspheat26nboct26,0,5997237.story |title=Topic Galleries – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com |access-date=2007-10-26 |archive-date=2007-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027055101/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/sfl-flspheat26nboct26,0,5997237.story |url-status=dead }}

= Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2010) =

On July 28, 2008, Davis signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/rdavis_080728.html Clippers Sign Free Agent Ricky Davis] He was waived by the Clippers on February 16, 2010, to make room for newly acquired guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/news/features/2010.trade.deadline.tracker/index.html |title=Archived copy |website=NBA.com |access-date=2010-02-16 |archive-date=2010-12-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231062918/http://www.nba.com/news/features/2010.trade.deadline.tracker/index.html |url-status=dead }}[http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64742/20100216/clippers_waive_ricky_davis/ Clippers Waive Ricky Davis] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219070532/http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64742/20100216/clippers_waive_ricky_davis |date=2010-02-19 }} He appeared in 36 games for the Clippers in the 2009/10 season.

= Türk Telekom (2010) =

On March 1, 2010, Davis signed a contract with the Turkish team Türk Telekom.[http://www.talkbasket.net/news/turk-telekom-tabs-nba-veteran-ricky-davis-2925.html Turk Telekom tabs NBA veteran Ricky Davis] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100305173226/http://www.talkbasket.net/news/turk-telekom-tabs-nba-veteran-ricky-davis-2925.html |date=2010-03-05 }} It would be his first time playing outside the United States. He said about signing with Telekom: "It will be my first European experience. I never watched matches. I just entered myself, and Turk Telekom B.K. signed me."[http://www.ajans04.net/18712-NBA-yildizi-Turkiyede-agrihaberleri.html NBA star is at Turkey (translated)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616232928/http://ajans04.net/18712-NBA-yildizi-Turkiyede-agrihaberleri.html |date=2010-06-16 }}

= Jiangsu Dragons (2010) =

In October 2010, Davis signed a contract with the Jiangsu Dragons in China.[http://www.thehoopsmarket.com/news/jiangsu-and-ricky-davis-reach-an-agreement.aspx Jiangsu and Ricky Davis reach an agreement] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310233125/http://www.thehoopsmarket.com/news/jiangsu-and-ricky-davis-reach-an-agreement.aspx |date=2012-03-10 }}

= Chorale Roanne (2011) =

In January 2011, Davis signed a contract with Chorale Roanne Basket in France.[http://www.chorale-roanne.com/?id=1&num=2198 Du lourd à la Chorale] {{in lang|fr}}

= Maine Red Claws (2011–2012) =

On December 28, 2011, Davis was acquired by the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/transaction_122811_davis.html|title=FORMER CELTIC RICKY DAVIS TO JOIN RED CLAWS|work=NBA.com|date=December 28, 2011|access-date=August 22, 2013}} On January 21, 2012, he was waived by the Red Claws.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/maine/Transactions_022412_davis.html RED CLAWS WAIVE RICKY DAVIS]

= Piratas de Quebradillas (2012) =

In 2012, Davis signed with the Piratas de Quebradillas of Puerto Rico.[https://www.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/basketball.aspx?NewsID=260296 Ricky Davis joins Quebradillas]

= Erie BayHawks (2013–2014) =

In November 2013, Davis was acquired by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/erie/bayhawks_release_two_players_2013_11_14.html BayHawks Release Two Players] On March 18, 2014, he was released by the BayHawks.[http://www.nba.com/dleague/erie/bayhawks_release_davis_2014_03_18.html BayHawks Release Davis]

NBA career statistics

=Regular season=

| align="left" | {{nbay|1998}}

| align="left" | Charlotte

| 46 || 1 || 12.1 || .405 || .167 || .763 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .7 || .2 || 4.5

| align="left" | {{nbay|1999|trunc=y}}

| align="left" | Charlotte

| 48 || 4 || 11.9 || .503 || .000 || .765 || 1.7 || 1.3 || .6 || .2 || 4.7

| align="left" | {{nbay|2000}}

| align="left" | Miami

| 7 || 0 || 10.0 || .414 || 1.000 || .875 || 1.0 || 1.6 || .7 || .3 || 4.6

| align="left" | {{nbay|2001}}

| align="left" | Cleveland

| 82 || 8 || 23.8 || .481 || .314 || .790 || 3.0 || 2.2 || .8 || .3 || 11.7

| align="left" | {{nbay|2002}}

| align="left" | Cleveland

| 79 || 76 || 39.6 || .410 || .363 || .748 || 4.9 || 5.5 || 1.6 || .5 || 20.6

| align="left" | {{nbay|2003}}

| align="left" | Cleveland

| 22 || 22 || 36.2 || .431 || .354 || .680 || 5.5 || 5.0 || 1.1 || .4 || 15.3

| align="left" | {{nbay|2003}}

| align="left" | Boston

| 57 || 5 || 29.4 || .488 || .380 || .732 || 4.2 || 2.6 || 1.2 || .2 || 14.1

| align="left" | {{nbay|2004}}

| align="left" | Boston

| 82 || 11 || 32.9 || .462 || .339 || .815 || 3.0 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .3 || 16.0

| align="left" | {{nbay|2005}}

| align="left" | Boston

| 42 || 42 || 41.6 || .464 || .320 || .787 || 4.5 || 5.3 || 1.2 || .2 || 19.7

| align="left" | {{nbay|2005}}

| align="left" | Minnesota

| 36 || 36 || 40.6 || .429 || .282 || .807 || 4.6 || 4.8 || 1.2 || .2 || 19.1

| align="left" | {{nbay|2006}}

| align="left" | Minnesota

| 81 || 81 || 37.3 || .465 || .397 || .839 || 3.9 || 4.8 || 1.0 || .3 || 17.0

| align="left" | {{nbay|2007}}

| align="left" | Miami

| style="background:#cfecec;"| 82* || 47 || 36.1 || .433 || .405 || .787 || 4.3 || 3.4 || 1.1 || .2 || 13.8

| align="left" | {{nbay|2008}}

| align="left" | L.A. Clippers

| 36 || 9 || 21.8 || .339 || .315 || .861 || 1.7 || 2.3 || .5 || .1 || 6.4

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | L.A. Clippers

| 36 || 2 || 13.9 || .434 || .381 || .581 || 1.6 || 1.1 || .3 || .1 || 4.4

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 736 || 344 || 29.8 || .446 || .361 || .781 || 3.5 || 3.3 || 1.0 || .3 || 13.5

=Playoffs=

| align="left" | 2004

| align="left" | Boston

| 4 || 0 || 30.8 || .400 || .400 || .688 || 3.0 || 3.5 || .5 || .0 || 11.8

| align="left" | 2005

| align="left" | Boston

| 7 || 2 || 34.3 || .432 || .333 || .769 || 3.6 || 2.0 || 1.3 || .3 || 12.4

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 11 || 2 || 33.0 || .421 || .368 || .738 || 3.4 || 2.5 || 1.0 || .2 || 12.2

Community activism

Davis founded the charity Feed Your City Challenge, which gave groceries to people and toured many cities during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite news|last=Jones, Jr.|first=Khari|date=2020-07-30|title=Mustard, Roddy Ricch, Jhene Aiko and Trey Songz Host Feed Your City Challenge in South L.A.|url=https://lasentinel.net/mustard-roddy-ricch-jhene-aiko-and-trey-songz-host-feed-your-city-challenge-in-south-l-a.html|access-date=2020-07-31|work=Los Angeles Sentinel|language=en-US}}

He lives in Pearland, Texas

Notes

External links

{{basketballstats|nba_historical=ricky_davis|dleague=ricky_davis}}
[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davisri01.html Stats at Basketball Reference]
[https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/d/davisri01d.html D-League stats at Basketball Reference]

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