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 is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Primarily a power forward and center, he is a ten-time NBA All-Star, has earned five All-NBA Team selections, and five NBA All-Defensive Team selections. He was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and is considered among the greatest power forwards in basketball history.

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1966: Chicago-area first overall selection following Cazzie Russell

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

1972: Chicago-area first overall selection following LaRue Martin

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

1973: Blocks Became a Statistic

In 1973, blocks became an officially recorded statistic in the NBA. 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.

1973: Elite Statistical Performance

On December 4, 2022, after scoring 55 points, grabbing 17 rebounds, and recording three blocks against the Washington Wizards, Anthony Davis joined Kevin McHale as the only second player in NBA history to achieve at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in a game since blocks became an official stat in the 1973–74 season.

1973: Historical Statistical Feat

On November 22, 2022, after recording 37 points, 21 rebounds, 5 steals, and 5 blocks, Anthony Davis became the first player since the 1973-74 season (when blocks and steals became official stats) to achieve such a stat line.

1973: Davis Achieves Historic Performance

On October 26, Anthony Davis achieved a 50-point, 16-rebound, 7-steal, 5-assist, 4-block performance against the Denver Nuggets, marking the first instance of such statistics in NBA history since steals became an officially recorded statistic in the 1973–74 season.

1974: Nate Thurmond's Block Record

In 1974, Nate Thurmond recorded 12 blocks in the season opener, setting a record that remained unbroken until Anthony Davis's performance in the 2014-15 season opener.

1976: Pete Maravich's Scoring Record

In the 1976-77 season, Pete Maravich of the New Orleans Jazz set a New Orleans record with 12 consecutive 20-point performances, a record that Anthony Davis surpassed on February 6, 2015.

1981: Chicago-area first overall selection following Mark Aguirre

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

1983: O'Neal and Webber Record

On February 21, 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: Hakeem Olajuwon's Performance

In the 1989-90 NBA season, Hakeem Olajuwon achieved a 26-point/17-rebound/9-block/3-steal effort, a feat matched by Anthony Davis during the 2014-15 season opener.

1989: Jordan's Season Opener

On October 26, Anthony Davis had the most points by any NBA player in a season opener since Michael Jordan scored 54 points in 1989.

1993: Youngest Since O'Neal with 40/20 Game

On March 16, 2014, Anthony 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: Lakers Record

In November 2022, Anthony Davis became the third Laker in franchise history, joining Elgin Baylor and Shaquille O'Neal (November 19-26, 1999) to record 30-plus points and 15-plus rebounds in four consecutive games.

2002: Season Comeback

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. This comeback was the biggest of the season and the Lakers' biggest since 2002, demonstrating his leadership and impact on the team's performance.

2002: Pelicans Back-to-Back Scorer

On October 28, Anthony Davis became the first back-to-back-game 40-point scorer in Pelicans history (since the New Orleans Hornets creation in 2002).

2003: Lakers Record

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

2006: Tying the NCAA Championship Game Block Record

During the 2011-12 season, with six blocks in 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: All-NBA First Team Teammates

In 2020, Anthony Davis and LeBron James became the first teammates to be named first team All-NBA since 2007, showcasing their exceptional performance and contribution to the league.

2008: Chicago-area first overall selection following Derrick Rose

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

February 26, 2010: David West's Previous 40-Point Game

On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis had 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: Rose All-NBA First Team

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 in the 2010-11 NBA season.

2010: Comparison to Hassan Whiteside's Record

During the 2011-12 season, with six blocks in the championship game, Anthony Davis achieved a total of 186 for the season, surpassing 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 (FOTW) honors.

2011: Rated number one player in the class of 2011 by Scout.com

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: Earned High School 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 and the Jordan Brand Classic. He was a first team USA Today All-USA high school basketball team selection and a first-team Parade All-American.

2011: Ranked as top player

In 2011, Anthony Davis secured the rank of number one player in the national class.

2011: USBWA National Freshman of the Year

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

2011: First Postseason Win Since 2011

In 2011, the Pelicans secured their first postseason win since 2011 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, with Anthony Davis contributing 35 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks, and two steals in the 97–95 victory. This win also marked the first postseason win of Davis's six-year career.

2011: Pelicans Playoff Berth

In the final game of the regular season, Anthony Davis led the Pelicans to a 108–103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on February 7, 2015, securing a playoff berth for the team. This marked Davis's first playoff appearance and the franchise's first since 2011.

January 16, 2012: Third SEC Freshman of the Week Honor

On January 16, 2012, Anthony Davis was awarded his third SEC Freshman of the Week award due to averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2.5 steals and 2 assists in wins at Auburn and at Tennessee where both his point totals were game highs.

February 1, 2012: Second SEC Freshman of the Week Honor

On February 1, 2012, Anthony Davis received his second SEC Freshman of the Week award after averaging 14.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, six blocks, 1.5 steals and 1 assist in wins over Lamar and fourth-rated Louisville.

May 2, 2012: Named as 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.

May 3, 2012: Fourth SEC Freshman of the Week Honor

On May 3, 2012, Anthony Davis received his fourth SEC Freshman of the Week recognition when he averaged 15.5 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks in wins over Georgia and at Florida.

July 12, 2012: Selected for the 2012 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.

2012: Won NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player

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

2012: Hibbert's Block Games Compared

During the start of the 2013-14 NBA season, Anthony 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.

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 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. That year he also won the USBWA National Freshman of the Year, NABC Defensive Player of the Year and the Pete Newell Big Man Award.

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. He went on to win the USBWA's Robertson trophy, the Adolph Rupp Trophy, and was recognized by CBSSports.com as their national player of the year. He also won the Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year, the John R. Wooden Award, and the Naismith College Player of the Year.

2012: Named to All-American First Teams

In 2012, Anthony Davis was named to the 2012 Sporting News All-American first team. He also named first team All-American by the United States Basketball Writers Association, the National Association of Basketball Coaches, CBSSports.com, and the Associated Press, making him a unanimous first team All-American selection.

2012: SEC Player of the Year and other 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. Sporting News also selected him as Freshman and Player of the Year for the SEC. The Associated Press selected him as Player and Newcomer of the Year for the SEC as well as an All-SEC performer. Following the 2012 SEC tournament, he was selected to the SEC All-Tournament Team.

2012: Won Olympic Gold Medal

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

March 2013: Consecutive 40-Point Games

In December 2022, Anthony Davis became the first Laker since Kobe Bryant in March 2013 to have back-to-back 40-point games, marking a significant offensive achievement.

2013: NBA season

On March 16, 2014, Anthony Davis's performance was the first 40-point, 20-rebound effort of the 2013–14 NBA season.

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

April 16, 2014: Youngest NBA Leading Shot Blocker

Anthony Davis finished the 2013-2014 NBA season as the NBA leader in blocked shots per game and was the youngest NBA leading shot blocker at 21 years, 36 days on April 16, 2014.

2014: Member of the 2014 national team that 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: 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 Wins All-Star MVP

On February 19, 2017, Anthony Davis scored 52 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the NBA All-Star Game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's All-Star record and winning the game's Most Valuable Player award.

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 in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

2017: Davis Named 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 Named Player of the Month

Anthony Davis earned the NBA Western Conference Player of the Month award for February 2018 due to his outstanding performance throughout the month.

January 2, 2019: Career-High and Franchise-Record Rebounds

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

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, highlighting his recognition as one of the league's top players.

2020: Won NBA Championship with the 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, solidifying his place among the league's greats.

November 13, 2022: Davis Scores 37 Points, Lakers End Losing Streak

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 from Foot Injury

On January 25, 2023, Anthony Davis returned after missing twenty games due to a right foot injury, recording 21 points, 12 rebounds, and four blocks in 26 minutes off the bench in a 113–104 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

April 11, 2023: NBA Western Conference Player of the Month

On April 11, 2023, Anthony Davis was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for March/April, highlighting his outstanding performance during that period.

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, with Davis scoring 41 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks against the Indiana Pacers in the championship game and being named to the All-Tournament team.

2023: 50 Blocks in a Single Postseason

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

2023: Won the first NBA Cup

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

2023: Tatum Breaks All-Star Record

In 2023, Jayson Tatum broke Anthony Davis's All-Star record high of 52 points.

April 14, 2024: Victor Wembanyama Surpasses Davis's Record

Anthony Davis finished the 2013-2014 NBA season as the youngest NBA leading shot blocker, until 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, returning to the national team after a 10-year gap.

2024: Reserve for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, third career triple-double, 40 points against the Washington Wizards, 27 points and 25 rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Eye Contusion, 34 points and 23 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks.

In 2024, Anthony Davis was named as reserve for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, put up his third career triple-double, posted 40 points against the Washington Wizards, logged 27 points and 25 rebounds against the Minnesota Timberwolves, suffered an eye contusion, and recorded 34 points and 23 rebounds against the Milwaukee Bucks.