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, nicknamed "AD" and "the Brow", is a highly decorated American professional basketball player. Primarily playing power forward and center, he's a ten-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team selection, and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree. Davis was also named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He is considered to be among the greatest power forwards ever.

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1966: Reference to Cazzie Russell

In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Cazzie Russell in 1966.

1972: Reference to LaRue Martin

In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following LaRue Martin in 1972.

1973: Joins Kevin McHale As Only the Second Player in NBA History to Put Up At Least 55 Points, 15 Rebounds and Three Blocks in a Game

On December 4, 2022, Anthony Davis joined Kevin McHale as only the second player in NBA history to put up at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in a game since blocks became an official stat in the 1973–74 season.

1973: First Player Since 1973-74 to Record 35+ Points, 20+ Boards, 5+ Steals, and 5+ Blocks

On November 22, 2022, Anthony Davis posted a then-season-high 21 rebounds along with 37 points, 5 steals and 5 blocks in a 115–105 loss against the Phoenix Suns. He became the first player since the 1973–74 season to record 35-plus points, 20-plus boards, 5-plus steals and 5-plus blocks in a game.

1981: Reference to Mark Aguirre

In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Mark Aguirre in 1981.

1999: Joins Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal As Only Lakers to Record 30+ Points and 15+ Rebounds in Four Consecutive Games

On November 22, 2022, Davis became just the third Laker in franchise history to record 30-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in four consecutive games, joining Elgin Baylor (had seven such streaks) and Shaquille O'Neal (November 19–26, 1999).

2002: Lakers' Biggest Comeback in Franchise History

On February 26, 2023, Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 111–108 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks with 30 points and 15 rebounds. It was the Lakers' biggest comeback in franchise history since 2002.

2003: First Laker to Drop Multiple Games with at Least 30 Points and 20 Rebounds in a Season Since Shaquille O'Neal

On March 7, 2023, Anthony Davis became the first Laker to drop multiple games with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a season since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003–04 season.

2008: Reference to Derrick Rose

In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Derrick Rose in 2008.

August 13, 2010: Committed to Kentucky

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

August 2010: Played in the 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.

August 24, 2010: Rated Number One Player by Scout.com

On August 24, 2010, Anthony Davis became the number one rated player in the national class of 2011 at Scout.com.

November 10, 2010: Signed National Letter of Intent

On November 10, 2010, Anthony Davis signed his National Letter of Intent. He averaged 32 points, 22 rebounds, and 7 blocks during his senior season.

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

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, including 23 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists, earning his first SEC Freshman of the Week honor.

2011: Rated Number One Player by Scout.com

After playing on Tai Streets' Meanstreets (AAU team), Anthony Davis was rated as the number one player in the class of 2011 by Scout.com.

2011: Being Mentioned as Potential First Overall Pick

Before his college career even began, Anthony Davis was being mentioned as the potential first overall selection in the 2012 NBA draft in 2011.

2011: Earned Numerous High School Basketball Honors

In 2011, Anthony Davis earned numerous honors for his basketball abilities in high school, including being named to the McDonald's All-American Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, and the USA Today All-USA high school basketball team.

2011: Named USBWA National Freshman of the Year

In 2011, Anthony Davis was selected by the USBWA as the Player of the Year for its 10-man 2011–12 Men's All-District IV Team.

2011: Pelicans' First Playoff Win Since 2011

In Game 1 of the Pelicans' first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony Davis had 35 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a 97–95 win. It was the Pelicans' first postseason win since 2011 and the first of Davis's six-year career.

May 2, 2012: Named Finalist for 2012 Olympic Basketball Team

On May 2, 2012, Anthony Davis was named as one of the finalists for the 2012 Olympic basketball team, following injuries to other players.

June 15, 2012: Signed 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.

July 12, 2012: Selected for the 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. He went on to win a gold medal in London.

July 24, 2012: Signing with the New Orleans 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 against the San Antonio Spurs, scoring a team-high 21 points in a losing effort.

2012: Won NCAA Championship and Tournament MOP

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

2012: Named College Basketball Player of the Year

In 2012, Anthony Davis received several awards and accolades, including being named the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, winning the USBWA's Robertson trophy, the Adolph Rupp Trophy, and being recognized as national player of the year by CBSSports.com.

2012: Drafted by New Orleans Hornets and Played in Olympics

In 2012, Anthony Davis was drafted as the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets and was selected to play in the 2012 Olympics.

2012: Named to All-American First Team

In 2012, Anthony Davis was named to the Sporting News All-American first team, the United States Basketball Writers Association first team All-American, and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) first team All-American.

2012: Won Gold Medal at the Olympics

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

2012: Won NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

In 2012, during the NCAA Tournament, Anthony Davis was selected to the NCAA South Regional All-Tournament Team and won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player.

February 15, 2013: Rising Stars Challenge Appearance

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

March 2013: First Laker with Back-to-Back 40-Point Games Since Kobe Bryant

On December 4, 2022, Anthony Davis became the first Laker with back-to-back 40-point games since Kobe Bryant in March 2013.

October 16, 2013: Pelicans Exercise Third-Year 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 his sophomore year.

2013: Reference to 2013-14 NBA season

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, marking the first 40-point, 20-rebound effort of the 2013–14 NBA season.

March 16, 2014: Career High 40 Points and 21 Rebounds

2014: Launched AD's Flight Academy

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

2014: Won Gold Medal at FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2014, Anthony Davis was a member of the national team that won the gold medal in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup over Serbia. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

2014: Won Gold Medal at the World Cup

In 2014, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the World Cup.

July 9, 2015: Contract extension with the Pelicans

On July 9, 2015, Anthony Davis signed a five-year, $145 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans.

2015: Tellem Became an NBA Executive

In 2015, Arn Tellem left Wasserman Media Group to become an NBA executive.

February 19, 2017: NBA All-Star Game MVP

On February 19, 2017, playing on his team's home floor for the NBA All-Star Game, Anthony Davis notched 52 points and 10 rebounds, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's previous All-Star record high of 42 points, and also won the game's Most Valuable Player award.

March 11, 2017: 46 points and 21 rebounds in overtime win against Charlotte Hornets

On March 11, 2017, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in a 125–122 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.

December 27, 2017: 33 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks against the Brooklyn Nets

On December 27, 2017, Anthony Davis recorded 33 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocks in a 128–113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

2017: Named NBA All-Star Game MVP

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

January 14, 2018: Season-high 48 points in overtime victory over the New York Knicks

On January 14, 2018, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 48 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading New Orleans back from 19 points down late in the third quarter to a 123–118 overtime victory over the New York Knicks.

2018: Signed with Klutch Sports Group

In 2018, Anthony Davis signed with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group after Tellem left to become an NBA executive in 2015.

January 2, 2019: Career-High 26 Rebounds Against 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: Trade to the Los Angeles Lakers

In July 2019, Anthony Davis was traded from the Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round draft picks, including the Lakers' No. 4 overall selection in the 2019 NBA draft. This marked a significant shift in Davis's career.

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, though the Lakers lost 112–102.

2019: Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

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

January 3, 2020: 46 Points Against the Pelicans

On January 3, 2020, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 123–113 win against his former team, the Pelicans.

January 2020: Declined Lakers' Contract Extension Offer

In January 2020, Anthony Davis declined a four-year, $146 million contract extension offer from the Lakers, opting to enter free agency where he could potentially secure a larger, five-year contract.

December 3, 2020: Re-signed with the Lakers

On December 3, 2020, Anthony Davis re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a five-year, $190 million contract that included an early termination option prior to the fifth season in 2024–25.

2020: Won NBA Championship with Lakers

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

2020: Requested Trade from Pelicans

In January 2020, Anthony Davis informed the Pelicans that he would not sign a contract extension and requested a trade, signaling his intention to explore free agency. Later, he was fined $50,000 by the NBA for making the request public.

2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team

In 2021, Anthony Davis was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

June 19, 2022: Signed with FaZe Clan

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

November 13, 2022: 37 Points and 18 Rebounds Against Brooklyn 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: Return After 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 26 minutes off the bench in a 113–104 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

February 26, 2023: Come-From-Behind Victory Over Dallas Mavericks

On February 26, 2023, Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a 111–108 come-from-behind victory over the Dallas Mavericks with 30 points and 15 rebounds. It was the biggest comeback of the season at that time, and the Lakers' biggest comeback in franchise history since 2002.

March 7, 2023: First Laker to Drop Multiple Games with at Least 30 Points and 20 Rebounds in a Season Since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003-04 Season

On March 7, 2023, Anthony Davis put up 30 points and a season-high 22 rebounds in a 112–103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He also became the first Laker to drop multiple games with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a season since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003–04 season.

August 4, 2023: Signed Contract Extension with Lakers

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

December 10, 2023: Won the Inaugural NBA Cup

On December 10, 2023, Anthony Davis and the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup after winning the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament, with Davis scoring 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in the championship game against the Indiana Pacers and being named to the All-Tournament team.

2023: Third Lakers Player With 50 Blocks In A Single Postseason

During the 2023 playoffs, Anthony Davis became the third Lakers player with 50 blocks in a single postseason, behind only Shaquille O'Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

2023: Won NBA Cup

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

January 9, 2024: Season-High 41 Points

On January 9, 2024, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, along with 11 rebounds and 6 assists in a 132–131 win over the Toronto Raptors.

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

On April 15, 2024, Davis was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, returning to the national team after a 10-year gap. He later 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.

2024: Won Gold Medal at the Olympics

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

2024: NBA All-Star Game selection

In 2024, Davis was named as reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth selection. He achieved his third career triple-double, scored 40 points against the Wizards, and reached milestones against the Timberwolves. He suffered an eye contusion against the Warriors. He recorded a career-high 52 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks and played in the first round playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.

2024: Early Termination Option

In December 3, 2020, as part of Anthony Davis's five-year, $190 million contract with the Lakers, there was an early termination option prior to the fifth season in 2024–25.

January 27, 2025: 42 Point and 23 Rebound Game

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: Traded to the Dallas 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. A second-round pick was also traded to the Utah Jazz.

February 2025: Traded to Dallas Mavericks

In February 2025, Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić.

March 17, 2025: Assigned to the Texas Legends

On March 17, 2025, Anthony Davis was assigned to the Texas Legends.

2029: Future Draft Pick Traded

In a trade on February 2, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers traded a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a deal involving Anthony Davis.