Anthony Davis's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Anthony Davis. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
November 14, 2011: SEC Freshman of the Week Honor
On November 14, 2011, Anthony Davis earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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).
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.
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 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).
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.
February 2018: Davis Earns Player of the Month Award
Anthony Davis earned the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month award for February 2018.
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.
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.
2020: Won NBA Championship with Lakers
In 2020, Anthony Davis won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, achieving a major career milestone.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
