History of Anthony Davis in Timeline
Anthony Davis, nicknamed "AD", is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Primarily playing power forward and center, he's a ten-time NBA All-Star and has earned multiple All-NBA First Team and All-Defensive Team selections. Davis was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021. He is considered among the greatest power forwards in basketball history.
1966: Following Cazzie Russell
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Cazzie Russell in 1966.
1972: Following LaRue Martin
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following LaRue Martin in 1972.
1973: Blocks and Steals Official Stat
In the 1973-74 season, blocks and steals became an official NBA stat, relevant to Davis's later achievement of 35+ points, 20+ rebounds, 5+ steals, and 5+ blocks in a game.
1973: First player since 1973 to tally 36 points, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and 7 assists
On March 15, 2015, Anthony Davis became the first player in NBA history to tally 36 points, 14 rebounds, 9 blocks and 7 assists in a game since blocks became a statistic in 1973.
1973: First 50-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist, 5-steal performance since 1973
On October 26, 2016, Anthony Davis began the season with the first 50-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist, 5-steal performance in NBA history since steals became an officially recorded statistic in the 1973–74 season.
1974: First 9-Block Season-Opener Since Nate Thurmond
In 2014, Anthony Davis had the first 9-block season-opener since Nate Thurmond had 12 to open the 1974-75 NBA season.
1976: New Orleans Record 13th Consecutive 20-Point Performance
On February 6, Anthony Davis's 41-point performance marked a New Orleans record 13th consecutive 20-point performance, surpassing Pete Maravich of the 1976–77 New Orleans Jazz.
1981: Following Mark Aguirre
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Mark Aguirre in 1981.
1983: 50 points and 20 rebounds in a game
On February 21, 2015, Anthony Davis joined Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber as the only NBA players with 50 points and 20 rebounds in a game since 1983.
1989: First 26-Point/17-Rebound/9-Block/3-Steal Effort Since Hakeem Olajuwon
In 2014, Anthony Davis had the first 26-point/17-rebound/9-block/3-steal effort since Hakeem Olajuwon during the 1989-90 NBA season.
1989: Most points by any NBA player in a season opener
On October 26, 2016, Anthony Davis scored 50 points, the most by any NBA player in a season opener since Michael Jordan scored 54 points in 1989.
March 11, 1993: Anthony Davis' Birth
Anthony Marshon Davis Jr., nicknamed "AD", was born on March 11, 1993. He plays in the NBA.
1993: Youngest since Shaquille O'Neal
On March 16, 2014, Davis was the fourth-youngest player (21 years and 5 days) to achieve 40/20 in a game and the youngest since Shaquille O'Neal in 1993.
1999: Shaquille O'Neal's Lakers Streak
From November 19-26, 1999, Shaquille O'Neal had a streak of recording 30-plus points and 15-plus rebounds for the Lakers.
2002: Lakers Biggest Comeback
In 2002, the Lakers had their previous biggest comeback in franchise history before a later game led by Davis in 2023.
2002: First back-to-back 40-point scorer in Pelicans history
On October 28, 2016, Anthony Davis had 45 points and 17 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors, becoming the first back-to-back-game 40-point scorer in Pelicans history (since the New Orleans Hornets creation in 2002).
2003: Shaquille O'Neal's Laker Season
During the 2003-04 season, Shaquille O'Neal achieved multiple games with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds for the Lakers.
2004: Emeka Okafor Olympics
In 2004, Emeka Okafor played in the Olympics without any prior NBA experience. This was mentioned as a potential precedent for Anthony Davis in 2012.
2006: Tied NCAA Championship Game Record for Blocks
In the 2011-2012 season, during the championship game, Anthony Davis tied the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship Game record for blocks established by Joakim Noah in the 2006 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
2007: Last Teammates on All-NBA First Team
In 2007, before Davis and James, it was the last time teammates were on the All-NBA First Team.
2008: Following Derrick Rose
In 2012, Anthony Davis became the fifth Chicago-area first overall selection following Derrick Rose in 2008.
February 26, 2010: 40-Point Performance
On March 16, 2014, the game was also the first 40-point performance by a Pelican/Hornet since David West on February 26, 2010.
August 2010: Played in the Nike Global Challenge
In August 2010, Anthony Davis played in the Nike Global Challenge in Hillsboro, Oregon, showcasing his talent on an international stage.
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, marking a significant step in his commitment to play college basketball.
2010: All-NBA First Team
At the end of the 2010-11 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.
2010: Surpassed Hassan Whiteside's Total
During the 2011-2012 season, Anthony Davis surpassed Hassan Whiteside's 2010 total of 182, to set an NCAA Division I freshman record.
March 30, 2011: McDonald's All-American Game Performance
On March 30, 2011, in the McDonald's All-American Game, Anthony Davis delivered a strong performance with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and 4 blocks.
November 11, 2011: Kentucky Debut
On November 11, 2011, Anthony Davis debuted with a double-double for Kentucky, scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists against Marist, earning him his first SEC Freshman of the Week honor.
November 14, 2011: SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
On November 14, 2011, Anthony Davis earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors.
November 15, 2011: Game against Thomas Robinson
On November 15, 2011, Anthony Davis played against Thomas Robinson, averaging a double-double and 6.5 blocks in their first game.
2011: Blocked Shots Record
During the 2011-12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, Anthony Davis blocked more shots per game than most Division I men's teams.
2011: Earned High School Basketball Honors
In 2011, Anthony Davis received numerous honors for his basketball abilities in high school, solidifying his status as a top prospect.
2011: Named USBWA National Freshman of the Year
In 2011, Anthony Davis was named the USBWA National Freshman of the Year, solidifying his impact as a freshman player.
2011: Ranked Top Player in his Class
In 2011, Anthony Davis was recognized as the number one rated player in the national class by Scout.com.
2011: Preseason All-American Selection
In 2011, ESPN selected Anthony Davis as a preseason All-American, recognizing his potential impact on college basketball.
2011: Rated Number One Player in Class of 2011
In 2011, after three seasons of Chicago Public League play, Anthony Davis was rated as the number one player in the class of 2011 by Scout.com and was listed in the ESPNU 100.
2011: Pelicans to Playoffs
In the final game of the regular season, the Pelicans won against the San Antonio Spurs on February 7, 2015, securing a playoff berth for the first time since 2011.
January 16, 2012: Third SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
On January 16, 2012, Anthony Davis earned his third SEC Freshman of the Week award for averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks in wins against Auburn and Tennessee.
February 1, 2012: Second SEC Freshman of the Week Award
On February 1, 2012, Anthony Davis received his second SEC Freshman of the Week award after averaging 14.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and six blocks in wins over Lamar and Louisville.
April 2, 2012: Second Game against Thomas Robinson
On April 2, 2012, Anthony Davis played against Thomas Robinson, averaging a double-double and 6.5 blocks in their second game.
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. He was under consideration to fill the center position and potentially become the first American player since 2004 to compete in the Olympics without NBA experience.
May 3, 2012: Fourth SEC Freshman of the Week Award
On May 3, 2012, Anthony Davis secured his fourth SEC Freshman of the Week honor, averaging 15.5 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks in wins over Georgia and Florida.
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 Unibrow Sayings
In June 2012, Anthony Davis trademarked his unibrow sayings, including "Fear The Brow" and "Raise The Brow."
July 12, 2012: Selected for 2012 Olympic Team
On July 12, 2012, Anthony Davis was selected for the 2012 Olympic team after Blake Griffin suffered an injury. He became the only college player on the team, which went on to win the gold medal.
July 24, 2012: Signed 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.
December 11, 2012: Return from Concussion
On December 11, 2012, Anthony Davis was cleared to play after missing 11 games due to a stress reaction on his ankle.
2012: Hornets renamed to Pelicans
After the 2012–13 season, the Hornets renamed themselves the Pelicans.
2012: Forecasted as Top NBA Draft Pick
Before his college career began, Anthony Davis was being mentioned as the first overall selection in the 2012 NBA draft.
2012: Won NCAA Championship with Kentucky
In 2012, Anthony Davis led Kentucky to a national championship and was named the most outstanding player of the 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 Olympics.
2012: Named College Basketball Player of the Year
In 2012, Anthony Davis was named the Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year and won numerous other national player of the year awards.
2012: Named First Team All-American
In 2012, Anthony Davis was named to the 2012 Sporting News All-American first team and received several other All-American honors.
2012: SEC Awards and Honors
In 2012, Anthony Davis was selected as the SEC Player of the Year, SEC Freshman of the Year, SEC Defensive Player of the Year, and a first team All-SEC honoree. He was also named Freshman and Player of the Year for the SEC by Sporting News, as well as Player and Newcomer of the Year for the SEC by the Associated Press. Following the 2012 SEC tournament, he was selected to the SEC All-Tournament Team.
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, Anthony Davis won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player award and was selected to the All-Tournament team.
2012: Roy Hibbert Games
With two 8-block games in the Pelicans' first 11 games of the 2013–14 NBA season, Davis matched the number of 8-block games that Roy Hibbert had at that time in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 NBA seasons combined.
February 15, 2013: Rising Stars Challenge
On February 15, 2013, Anthony Davis participated in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2013 NBA All-Star Game weekend.
March 2013: Kobe Bryant's 40-Point Games
In March 2013, Kobe Bryant had back-to-back 40-point games for the Lakers, a feat later matched by Anthony Davis.
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.
2013: 2013-14 NBA Season
Anthony Davis began the 2013-14 NBA season with the newly-renamed Pelicans.
2013: All-Star Game Absence
In 2022, Anthony Davis was not selected for the NBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2013.
March 16, 2014: Career-High 40 Points and 21 Rebounds
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. This was 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).
December 12, 2014: Davis Injured Against Cavaliers
On December 12, 2014, Anthony Davis played against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a player efficiency rating (PER) of 32.9, potentially the highest in NBA history. However, Davis was injured during the game and left in the first quarter, leading to him being sidelined for the subsequent contest.
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 in 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup
In 2014, Anthony Davis was a member of the national team that won the gold medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup over Serbia. He averaged 12.3 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in the tournament.
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.
February 7, 2015: Davis Injured Shoulder
On February 7, 2015, Anthony Davis injured his shoulder after falling off the rim when he received an alley-oop. This injury led to his withdrawal from the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.
July 9, 2015: Davis Signed Contract Extension with Pelicans
On July 9, 2015, Anthony Davis signed a five-year, $145 million contract extension with the Pelicans.
2015: Arn Tellem Became an NBA Executive
In 2015, Arn Tellem left Wasserman Media Group to become an NBA executive.
2016: Davis named All-Star Reserve
On January 28, 2016, Anthony Davis was named as a reserve for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game.
February 19, 2017: Davis Breaks All-Star Scoring Record and Wins 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: Davis Scores 46 Points and Grabs 21 Rebounds in Overtime Win
On March 11, 2017, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in a 125–122 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets.
March 31, 2017: Davis Reaches 2,000 Points in a Season
During the game on March 31, 2017, Anthony Davis became the first player in Pelicans history to reach 2,000 points in a season. He had 19 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks in a 117–89 win over the Sacramento Kings.
November 22, 2017: Davis Moves to Second in Franchise History
On November 22, 2017, Anthony Davis had 29 points and 11 rebounds, moving him into second in franchise history ahead of Chris Paul (7,936).
December 27, 2017: Davis Scores 33 Points Against Nets
On December 27, 2017, Anthony Davis had 33 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks in a 128–113 win 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.
2017: Davis Selected as All-Star Starter
On January 19, 2017, Anthony Davis was selected as a starter for the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, marking his fourth selection and second as a starter.
January 14, 2018: Davis Scores Season-High 48 Points in Overtime Win
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.
February 2018: Davis Earns Player of the Month Award
Anthony Davis earned the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month award for February 2018.
2018: Signed with Klutch Sports Group
In 2018, Anthony Davis signed with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group.
January 2, 2019: Career-High Rebounds
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: Traded to the 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 with the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers.
2019: Traded to the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2019, Anthony Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant change in his NBA career.
January 3, 2020: Davis Scores 46 Points Against Pelicans
On January 3, 2020, Anthony Davis scored 46 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in a 123-113 win over his former team, the New Orleans Pelicans.
January 2020: Declined Contract Extension
In January 2020, Anthony Davis declined a four-year contract extension offer from the Lakers.
January 23, 2020: NBA All-Star 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 Lakers
On December 3, 2020, Anthony Davis re-signed with the Lakers on a five-year, $190 million contract.
2020: Contract Extension and Trade Request
In 2020, Anthony Davis informed the Pelicans that he would not sign a contract extension and requested a trade, leading to fines and temporary benching before returning to play after the trade deadline.
2020: Won NBA Championship with Lakers
In 2020, Anthony Davis won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, achieving a major career milestone.
April 2021: Sidelined with Injury
In April 2021, Anthony Davis was sidelined due to a strained left groin during the first round of the playoffs.
September 18, 2021: Married Marlen Polanco
On September 18, 2021, Anthony Davis married Marlen Polanco. They have three children together.
2021: Named to NBA 75th Anniversary Team
In 2021, Anthony Davis was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, marking his place among the NBA's greatest players.
February 16, 2022: Ankle Injury
On February 16, 2022, Anthony Davis injured his right ankle in a game against the Utah Jazz.
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 Nets
On November 13, 2022, Anthony Davis scored 37 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a 116-103 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
January 25, 2023: Return From Injury
On January 25, 2023, Anthony Davis returned from a right foot injury, scoring 21 points in a win against the San Antonio Spurs.
April 11, 2023: Western Conference Player of the Month
On April 11, 2023, Anthony Davis was named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for March/April.
August 4, 2023: Contract Extension
On August 4, 2023, Anthony Davis signed a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
December 10, 2023: NBA Cup Win
On December 10, 2023, Anthony Davis won the inaugural NBA Cup with the Lakers, contributing 41 points and 20 rebounds in the championship game.
2023: Jayson Tatum Breaks Davis's All-Star Scoring Record
In 2023, Jayson Tatum broke Anthony Davis's previous NBA All-Star scoring record.
2023: Playoff Performance
In the 2023 playoffs, Anthony Davis had outstanding performances, including multiple games with significant points, rebounds, and blocks, joining NBA history milestones, contributing significantly to the Lakers' playoff journey.
January 9, 2024: Season-High 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 win against the Toronto Raptors.
April 14, 2024: Leading Shot Blocker Record Surpassed
On April 16, 2014, Davis was the youngest NBA leading shot blocker at 21 years, 36 days. The record was surpassed 10 seasons later by Victor Wembanyama at 20 years, 101 days on April 14, 2024.
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 later helped Team USA win the gold medal at the Olympics.
2024: Contract Early Termination Option
Anthony Davis's contract included an early termination option prior to the fifth season in 2024-25.
2024: 2024 NBA All-Star Game Reserve and Career Milestones
In 2024, Anthony Davis had several notable achievements, including being named a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game for the ninth time, recording a triple-double against the Charlotte Hornets, and achieving a historic stat line against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also suffered an eye contusion and played a career-high 52 minutes in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
2024: Won Gold Medal at the Olympics
In 2024, Anthony Davis won a gold medal with the United States national team at the Olympics.
January 27, 2025: Davis Scores 42 Points with 23 Rebounds
On January 27, 2025, Anthony Davis started strong against the Charlotte Hornets, amassing 21 points and 11 rebounds in just the first quarter, ultimately leading to a 42-point, 23-rebound performance in a win. Around this time, he also expressed a desire for the Lakers to acquire a center.
February 2, 2025: Davis 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. The trade involved Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris going to the Lakers, marking a significant event in NBA history. Davis made his Mavericks debut on February 8.
February 2025: Traded to the Mavericks
In February 2025, Anthony Davis was traded to the Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić.
2029: First Round Pick Traded
In 2029, the Lakers traded their first-round pick as part of the deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. This trade was a key component of the significant player exchange between the two teams.
