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 an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. A power forward and center, he is a ten-time NBA All-Star, a five-time All-NBA Team selection, and a five-time NBA All-Defensive Team honoree. In 2021, Davis was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and is considered one of the greatest power forwards ever.
1966: Cazzie Russell First Overall Selection
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Cazzie Russell who was selected first overall in 1966.
1972: LaRue Martin First Overall Selection
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following LaRue Martin who was selected first overall in 1972.
1973: 55 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks since blocks became an official stat
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 with specific stats
On November 22, 2022, Davis became the first player since the 1973–74 season (when blocks and steals became an official stat) to record 35-plus points, 20-plus boards, 5-plus steals and 5-plus blocks in a game.
1981: Mark Aguirre First Overall Selection
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Mark Aguirre who was selected first overall in 1981.
1999: Joins Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal
On November 22, 2022, Anthony Davis joined Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal as the third Laker in franchise history to record 30-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in four consecutive games, since O'Neal in November 19-26, 1999.
2003: Multiple Games with at Least 30 Points and 20 Rebounds
On March 7, 2023, Anthony Davis became the first Laker to have multiple games with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a season since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003–04 season.
2003: First Laker to put up a 40-point and 20-rebound performance since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003.
On October 29, 2019, Anthony Davis became the first Laker to put up a 40-point and 20-rebound performance since Shaquille O'Neal in 2003.
2007: First Team All-NBA
In 2020, Anthony Davis and LeBron James were the first teammates to be first team All-NBA since 2007
2008: Derrick Rose First Overall Selection
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Derrick Rose who was selected first overall in 2008.
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 and began his senior season on the Chicago Sun-Times area Top 50 list.
2010: First Player to Make First Team Since Derrick Rose
At the end of the 2015 NBA season, Anthony Davis was selected to the All-NBA First Team for the first time in his career, becoming the first player to make the first team in his first three seasons since Derrick Rose did so in the 2010–11 NBA season.
March 30, 2011: McDonald's All-American Game
On March 30, 2011, in the McDonald's All-American Game, Anthony Davis scored 14 points with 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 4 blocks.
November 11, 2011: Kentucky Debut
On November 11, 2011, Anthony Davis debuted with a double-double against Marist, recording 23 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists, earning him his first Freshman of the Week honor.
2011: Kentucky Commitment and Expectations
In 2011, Anthony Davis committed to the Kentucky Wildcats and was described as a versatile player with exceptional skills.
2011: USBWA National Freshman of the Year
In 2011, Anthony Davis was named the USBWA National Freshman of the Year and selected by the USBWA as the Player of the Year for its All-District IV Team.
2011: Pelicans' First Postseason Win
In 2011, the Pelicans achieved their first postseason win since 2011 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers.
2011: Pelicans First Playoff Berth Since 2011
In the final game of the regular season, Anthony Davis recorded 31 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks in a 108–103 victory over the defending-champion San Antonio Spurs, sending the Pelicans to the 2015 NBA playoffs, Davis's first and the franchise's first since 2011.
May 2, 2012: Named as a finalist for the 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.
June 2012: Trademarked "Fear The Brow" and "Raise The Brow"
In June 2012, Anthony Davis trademarked his unibrow sayings "Fear The Brow" and "Raise The Brow".
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. He was the only college player on the team, which won the gold medal.
July 24, 2012: Contract with the Hornets
On July 24, 2012, Anthony Davis signed a three-year $16 million guaranteed contract with the New Orleans Hornets as prescribed by the NBA's collective bargaining agreement.
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: NCAA Tournament Success
During the 2012 NCAA Tournament, Anthony Davis was selected to the NCAA South Regional All-Tournament Team and won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player and was selected to that All-Tournament team.
2012: College Basketball Success
In 2012, Anthony Davis played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he was a first team All-American and the Consensus National Player of the Year. He also won the USBWA National Freshman of the Year, NABC Defensive Player of the Year and the Pete Newell Big Man Award, leading Kentucky to a national championship and being named the most outstanding player of the 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
2012: Drafted into the NBA
In 2012, Anthony Davis was drafted as the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets, and was selected that summer to play in the 2012 Olympics.
2012: College Player of the Year Awards
In 2012, Anthony Davis was named the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year, won the US Basketball Writers Association's (USBWA) Robertson trophy, the Adolph Rupp Trophy, and was recognized as the national player of the year by CBSSports.com.
2012: All-American Honors
In 2012, Anthony Davis was named to the Sporting News All-American first team and received first team All-American honors from the United States Basketball Writers Association, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), CBSSports.com, and the Associated Press, making him a unanimous first team All-American selection.
2012: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2012, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.
2012: NBA Draft Prospect
In 2012, before his college career even began, Anthony Davis was already being mentioned as a potential first overall pick in the NBA draft.
February 15, 2013: Rising Stars Challenge Appearance
On February 15, 2013, Anthony Davis appeared in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2013 NBA All-Star Game weekend.
March 2013: Back-to-Back 40-Point Games
On December 4, 2022, Davis became the first Laker with back-to-back 40-point games since Kobe Bryant in March 2013.
October 16, 2013: Pelicans Exercise Option on Davis's Contract
On October 16, 2013, during the preseason of Davis's sophomore year for the 2013–14 New Orleans Pelicans, the Pelicans exercised the team's third-year option on Davis's contract.
2013: Start of the 2013-14 NBA season
Anthony Davis began the 2013-14 NBA season with the newly-renamed Pelicans with a pair of double-doubles.
March 16, 2014: Career-High Performance Against Celtics
On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis scored a career-high 40 points along with a career-high 21 rebounds in a 121–120 overtime win against the Boston Celtics, marking the first 40-point, 20-rebound effort of the 2013-14 NBA season.
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 the gold medal in the 2014 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 on September 14.
2014: World Cup Gold Medal
In 2014, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the World Cup.
July 9, 2015: Davis Signs Contract Extension
On July 9, 2015, Anthony Davis signed a five-year, $145 million contract extension with the Pelicans.
March 11, 2017: Davis Scores 46 Points and Grabs 21 Rebounds
On March 11, 2017, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in a 125–122 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
November 22, 2017: Davis Moves Into Second in Franchise History
On November 22, 2017, Anthony Davis had 29 points and 11 rebounds in a win over the San Antonio Spurs, moving him into second in franchise history ahead of Chris Paul with 7,938 career points.
December 27, 2017: Davis Records 33 Points, 11 Rebounds, and Six Blocks
On December 27, 2017, Anthony Davis had 33 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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 in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.
January 14, 2018: Davis Scores Season-High 48 Points
On January 14, 2018, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 48 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, leading New Orleans back from 19 points down to an overtime victory over the New York Knicks.
January 2, 2019: Career-High Rebounds Against Nets
On January 2, 2019, Anthony Davis posted a career-high and franchise-record 26 rebounds, along with 34 points, in a game against the Brooklyn Nets.
July 2019: Trade to the Los Angeles Lakers
In July 2019, Anthony Davis was traded by the Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2019, Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 3, 2020: 46 Points Against Pelicans
On January 3, 2020, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and had 13 rebounds in a game against the Pelicans.
January 2020: Declined Lakers' Contract Extension
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: NBA All-Star Game Selection
On January 23, 2020, Anthony Davis was selected as a front-court starter for the NBA All-Star Game.
December 3, 2020: Re-Signed with the Lakers
On December 3, 2020, Anthony Davis re-signed with the Lakers on a five-year, $190 million contract.
2020: NBA Championship with Lakers
In 2020, Anthony Davis won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2020: Request for Trade
In January 2020, Anthony Davis informed the Pelicans that he would not sign a contract extension and requested a trade, becoming eligible for free agency in the summer of 2020.
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
On November 13, 2022, Anthony Davis scored 37 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
August 4, 2023: Signed contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers
On August 4, 2023, Anthony Davis signed a three-year, $186 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 10, 2023: Won the inaugural NBA Cup with the Lakers
On December 10, 2023, Anthony Davis and the Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup after winning the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. Davis contributed 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks in the championship game against the Indiana Pacers and was recognized as a member of the All-Tournament team.
2023: Playoff Performance and Loss
During the 2023 playoffs, Anthony Davis had notable performances, including a playoff career-high in blocks and rebounds in separate games. He became the third Lakers player with 50 blocks in a single postseason, but the Lakers lost the series to the Denver Nuggets.
2023: Won the First Edition of the NBA Cup
In 2023, Anthony Davis won the first edition of the NBA Cup with the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 9, 2024: Scored season-high 41 points against the Toronto Raptors
On January 9, 2024, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, along with eleven rebounds and six assists in a 132–131 win over the Toronto Raptors.
April 15, 2024: Named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team
On April 15, 2024, Anthony Davis was named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic team, marking his return 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 a team-high 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 62.5% from the field.
2024: Named as reserve for the NBA All-Star Game, Recorded third career triple-double, Scored 40 points against the Washington Wizards, Logged career-high seven steals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Suffered an eye contusion, Recorded 34 points playing a career-high 52 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks
In 2024, Anthony Davis achieved several milestones: being named a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game for the ninth time on February 1, recording his third career triple-double on February 5, posting 40 points against the Washington Wizards on February 29, logging a career-high seven steals against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 10, suffering an eye contusion on March 16, and recording 34 points while playing a career-high 52 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks on March 26. Additionally, in Game 4 of the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Davis posted 25 points, 23 rebounds, and 6 assists, although the Lakers would ultimately lose the series in five games.
January 27, 2025: Scored 42 points against the Charlotte Hornets
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, alongside Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. This trade was regarded as one of the most significant in NBA history.
February 2025: Traded to Dallas Mavericks
In February 2025, Anthony Davis was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić.
2029: Future draft pick
In the February 2, 2025 trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers included a 2029 first-round draft pick in the deal.
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