Career Timeline of Anthony Davis: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Anthony Davis, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Anthony Davis is an American professional basketball player renowned as "AD" and "the Brow." Primarily playing power forward and center, he currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. A ten-time NBA All-Star, Davis has earned multiple All-NBA and All-Defensive Team selections. In 2021, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. His accomplishments have solidified his reputation as one of the greatest power forwards in basketball history.

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August 13, 2010: Commitment to Kentucky

On August 13, 2010, Anthony Davis verbally committed to Kentucky, choosing it over DePaul, Ohio State and Syracuse.

August 2010: Nike Global Challenge

In August 2010, Anthony Davis played in the Nike Global Challenge in Hillsboro, Oregon, scoring 23 points and grabbing 9 rebounds in the opening game.

November 10, 2010: Signed National Letter of Intent

On November 10, 2010, Anthony Davis signed his National Letter of Intent. He began his senior season on the Chicago Sun-Times area 2010 Top 50 list.

March 30, 2011: McDonald's All-American Game

On March 30, 2011, in the McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center, Anthony Davis scored 14 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, had 2 steals and blocked 4 shots.

November 11, 2011: Kentucky Freshman Debut

On November 11, 2011, Anthony Davis debuted with a double-double against Marist, scoring 23 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and recording 5 blocks and 3 assists.

2011: Kentucky Wildcats exhibition season

During the 2011 exhibition portion of the Kentucky Wildcats season, John Calipari described Davis as a versatile player, and ESPN selected Davis as a preseason All-American.

2011: High School Honors

In 2011, Anthony Davis received numerous high school basketball honors, including being named to the McDonald's All-American Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, USA Today All-USA high school basketball team, Parade All-American, and All-American selections by SLAM and Dime Magazine.

June 15, 2012: Signs with Wasserman Media Group

On June 15, 2012, Anthony Davis signed with Arn Tellem and Thad Foucher of the Wasserman Media Group as his agents.

June 2012: Trademarks Unibrow Sayings

In June 2012, Anthony Davis trademarked his unibrow sayings "Fear The Brow" and "Raise The Brow".

July 12, 2012: Selected for Olympic Team

On July 12, 2012, Anthony Davis was selected for the Olympic team after Blake Griffin suffered an injury, making him the only college player on the team. The team would go on to win the gold medal.

July 24, 2012: Signed with the Hornets

On July 24, 2012, Anthony Davis signed a three-year $16 million guaranteed contract with the New Orleans Hornets.

November 1, 2012: NBA Debut

On November 1, 2012, Anthony Davis made his NBA debut for the New Orleans Hornets against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring a team-high 21 points in a loss.

2012: NBA Draft Potential

Before his college career began, in 2012 Anthony Davis was being mentioned as the potential first overall selection in the 2012 NBA draft.

2012: NCAA Tournament Accolades

During the 2012 NCAA Tournament, Anthony Davis was selected to the NCAA South Regional All-Tournament Team, posted 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks against Louisville in the final four, and won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player while leading the team to the championship.

2012: Kentucky Wildcats National Championship

In 2012, Anthony Davis led the Kentucky Wildcats to a national championship. He was also named the most outstanding player of the 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

2012: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets and Olympics Selection

In 2012, Anthony Davis was drafted first overall by the New Orleans Hornets and selected to play in the Olympics that summer.

2012: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2012, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.

February 15, 2013: Rising Stars Challenge

On February 15, 2013, Anthony Davis appeared in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2013 NBA All-Star Game weekend.

October 16, 2013: Pelicans Exercise Option

On October 16, 2013, the New Orleans Pelicans exercised the team's third-year option on Anthony Davis's contract during the preseason of Davis's sophomore year.

2013: 2013-14 NBA Season start

Anthony Davis started the 2013-14 NBA season with the newly-renamed Pelicans, recording double-doubles against Indiana on October 30 and Orlando on November 1.

March 16, 2014: Career High Performance

On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds in an overtime win against the Boston Celtics. This performance marked the first 40-point, 20-rebound effort of the 2013-14 NBA season.

April 16, 2014: NBA Leader in Blocked Shots

On April 16, 2014, Anthony Davis finished the season as the NBA leader in blocked shots per game (2.82). He was the youngest NBA leading shot blocker at 21 years, 36 days.

2014: AD's Flight Academy Launched

In 2014, Anthony Davis launched AD's Flight Academy, which holds charitable events in the Greater-New Orleans area.

2014: FIBA World Cup Gold Medal

In 2014, Anthony Davis was a member of the national team that won the gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup over Serbia on September 14. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in 9 games played, while shooting 54.9% from the field.

2017: NBA All-Star Game MVP

In 2017, Anthony Davis was named the NBA All-Star Game MVP after scoring a then-record 52 points.

2018: Signs with Klutch Sports Group

In 2018, Anthony Davis signed with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group.

January 2, 2019: Career-high 26 rebounds against the Brooklyn Nets

On January 2, 2019, Anthony Davis posted a career-high and franchise-record 26 rebounds along with 34 points against the Brooklyn Nets.

July 2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers

In July 2019, Anthony Davis was traded by the Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks.

October 22, 2019: Lakers Debut

On October 22, 2019, Anthony Davis made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Los Angeles Clippers, recording 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in 37 minutes during a 112–102 loss.

2019: Trade to Los Angeles Lakers

In 2019, Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

January 3, 2020: Davis Scores 46 points against the Pelicans

On January 3, 2020, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 123-113 win over the Pelicans.

January 2020: Declines Lakers' Contract Extension Offer

In January 2020, Anthony Davis declined the Lakers' offer of a four-year, $146 million max extension, opting to enter free agency.

January 23, 2020: Selected as NBA All-Star Game Starter

On January 23, 2020, Anthony Davis was selected as a front-court starter for the NBA All-Star Game.

December 3, 2020: Re-signs with the Lakers on a five-year contract

On December 3, 2020, Anthony Davis re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a five-year, $190 million contract, including an early termination option.

2020: NBA Championship with Lakers

In 2020, Anthony Davis won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.

2020: Request for a trade from the Pelicans

In January 2020, Anthony Davis informed the Pelicans that he would not sign a contract extension in the coming off-season and requested a trade, becoming eligible to be a free agent in the summer of 2020.

June 19, 2022: Signs with FaZe Clan

On June 19, 2022, Anthony Davis signed with FaZe Clan, joining Faze Clan's Nuke Squad for Call of Duty.

November 13, 2022: Davis Scores 37 Points Against Nets

On November 13, 2022, Anthony Davis scored 37 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a 116–103 win over the Brooklyn Nets, helping the Los Angeles Lakers end a five-game losing streak.

January 25, 2023: Returns from Foot Injury

On January 25, 2023, Anthony Davis returned after missing twenty games with a right foot injury, posting 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in a 113–104 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

August 4, 2023: Contract Extension with Lakers

On August 4, 2023, Anthony Davis signed a three-year, $186 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.

December 10, 2023: Lakers win inaugural NBA Cup

On December 10, 2023, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup after winning the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. Davis had 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in the championship game against the Indiana Pacers. Davis was also recognized as a member of the All-Tournament team.

2023: NBA Cup Winner

In 2023, Anthony Davis won the first edition of the NBA Cup with the Los Angeles Lakers.

2023: Lakers Playoff Run

In the 2023 playoffs, Anthony Davis had a strong performance, leading the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals where they ultimately lost to the Denver Nuggets. He also became the third Lakers player with 50 blocks in a single postseason.

January 9, 2024: Davis Scores Season-High 41 Points

On January 9, 2024, Anthony Davis scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, along with eleven rebounds and six assists, leading the Lakers to a 132–131 win over the Toronto Raptors.

April 15, 2024: Named to 2024 U.S. Olympic Team

On April 15, 2024, Anthony Davis was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, returning to the national team after a 10-year gap. He helped Team USA win the gold medal, averaging 8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 62.5% from the field.

2024: NBA All-Star Game Selection

In 2024, Anthony Davis achieved several milestones. On February 1, he was named as a reserve for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth selection. On April 15, he was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

2024: Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Anthony Davis won another gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.

January 27, 2025: Davis Scores 42 Points, 23 Rebounds

On January 27, 2025, Anthony Davis opened the game against the Charlotte Hornets with 21 points and 11 rebounds in the first quarter, on his way to a 42 point, 23 rebound win.

February 2, 2025: Davis Traded to Mavericks

On February 2, 2025, Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks along with Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. The Mavericks also traded a 2025 second round pick to the Utah Jazz, who also acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2025 second-round pick from the Lakers. The trade was regarded as one of the most significant and unexpected in NBA history.