History of Baron Davis in Timeline

Baron Davis is a former American professional basketball player and current studio analyst for NBA on TNT. Drafted third overall in 1999 by the Charlotte Hornets, Davis was a two-time NBA All-Star and an All-NBA Third Team selection in 2004. He played for multiple teams including the Hornets (Charlotte/New Orleans), Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks. A standout college player at UCLA, earning All-American honors, Davis left after his sophomore year to turn pro. Notably, Davis holds the NBA's career playoff record for steals per game.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1970: Clippers Franchise History

Prior to Baron Davis's arrival to the Los Angeles Clippers, they had only advanced past the first round of the playoffs twice since entering the league in 1970.

April 13, 1979: Baron Davis Born

On April 13, 1979, Baron Walter Louis Davis was born.

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1994: Warriors Playoff Appearance

In 2006-07, Baron Davis led the Golden State Warriors to their first playoff appearance since 1994.

1997: UCLA Enrollment

In 1997, Baron Davis enrolled at UCLA after resolving a minor controversy involving a car gift from his sister.

1997: McDonald's All-American Game Selection

In 1997, Baron Davis was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Game in Colorado Springs, playing alongside future NBA players Elton Brand, Shane Battier, Larry Hughes, and Ron Artest.

1998: Pac-10 Freshman of the Year

In 1998, Baron Davis was named the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year at UCLA.

1999: NBA Draft Declaration

In 1999, Baron Davis declared for the NBA draft after his sophomore year at UCLA, following recovery from an ACL injury.

1999: NBA Debut with Charlotte Hornets

In 1999, Baron Davis made his NBA debut with the Charlotte Hornets, scoring nine points in a win against the Orlando Magic.

1999: All-American Third Team

In 1999, during his sophomore year, Baron Davis was named to the third-team All-American.

February 17, 2001: Longest Shot in NBA History

On February 17, 2001, Baron Davis made an 89-foot shot against the Milwaukee Bucks, credited as the longest shot in NBA history.

2002: FIBA World Championship

In 2002, Baron Davis played for the U.S. national team in the FIBA World Championship.

2002: Inaugural Season with New Orleans Hornets

In 2002, Baron Davis played in the inaugural season with the New Orleans Hornets, limited to 50 games due to injuries, and led the team to the playoffs.

2002: NBA All-Star Game Selection

In 2002, Baron Davis was selected as an injury replacement for Vince Carter in the NBA All-Star Game.

2004: All-NBA Third Team

In 2004, Baron Davis made the All-NBA Third Team.

February 24, 2005: Trade to Golden State Warriors

On February 24, 2005, Baron Davis was traded from the New Orleans Hornets to the Golden State Warriors.

2005: Forms Verso Entertainment

In 2005, Baron Davis and high school friend, Cash Warren, formed a production company called Verso Entertainment.

2006: Don Nelson Hired as Warriors Coach

In 2006, Don Nelson was hired as the coach for the Golden State Warriors.

2007: NBA Playoff Elimination Game

During the 2007-08 season, in a playoff elimination game against the Phoenix Suns, Coach Nelson benched Baron Davis at halftime.

2007: NBA Playoff Performance

In the 2007 NBA playoffs, Baron Davis had an outstanding performance, including acrobatic layups and a memorable dunk over Andrei Kirilenko.

June 30, 2008: Davis Opts out of Warriors Contract

On June 30, 2008, Baron Davis opted out of his contract with the Golden State Warriors.

July 1, 2008: Verbal Agreement with Los Angeles Clippers

On July 1, 2008, Baron Davis verbally agreed to a 5-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

July 10, 2008: Signs with Los Angeles Clippers

On July 10, 2008, Baron Davis officially signed with the Los Angeles Clippers for a 5-year deal.

2008: DVD Commentary for Step Brothers

In 2008, Baron Davis appeared on the DVD commentary track of the film Step Brothers alongside Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.

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November 20, 2009: 5,000 Assist Milestone

On November 20, 2009, Baron Davis reached and surpassed the 5,000-assist mark during a home game against the Denver Nuggets.

February 24, 2011: Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 24, 2011, Baron Davis was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon.

December 14, 2011: Waived by Cavaliers

On December 14, 2011, Baron Davis was waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers via the amnesty clause.

December 19, 2011: Signs with New York Knicks

On December 19, 2011, Baron Davis signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks.

February 20, 2012: Knicks Debut

On February 20, 2012, Baron Davis made his debut for the New York Knicks, scoring a three-pointer off the bench.

May 6, 2012: Knee Injury

On May 6, 2012, during Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs, Baron Davis injured his right knee, suffering multiple tears.

2012: Appearance in That's My Boy

In 2012, Baron Davis appeared in the film That's My Boy as a gym teacher.

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2012: Forms 5 Balloons Interactive

In 2012, Baron Davis formed the gaming company 5 Balloons Interactive with Sean O'Brien to produce games for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Their first game was called "Getting Buckets".

2012: Unrestricted Free Agency

In the summer of 2012, Baron Davis became an unrestricted free agent while recovering from knee surgery.

May 2013: Expected Return from Surgery

In May 2013, Baron Davis was expected to return from his surgery.

January 30, 2014: Marries Isabella Brewster

On January 30, 2014, Baron Davis married former Creative Artists Agency agent Isabella Brewster.

April 2014: Announces Expecting First Child

In April 2014, Isabella Brewster announced that she and Baron Davis were expecting their first child.

July 2015: Return to Basketball Court

In July 2015, Baron Davis returned to the basketball court in the Drew League.

November 12, 2015: Co-stars in "Uncle Drew" Episode

On November 12, 2015, Baron Davis co-starred alongside Kyrie Irving, Ray Allen and J. B. Smoove as Louis in the fourth episode of "Uncle Drew", a series of Pepsi Max advertisements.

2015: Role in Sin City Saints and The Night Before

In 2015, Baron Davis appeared in Yahoo! Screen's Sin City Saints, playing Billy Crane, and also played himself in the film The Night Before.

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January 15, 2016: Signs with NBA Development League

On January 15, 2016, Baron Davis signed a contract to play in the NBA Development League.

January 2016: Birth of Second Child

In January 2016, Isabella Brewster gave birth to the couple's second child.

2016: Creates Black Santa Company

In 2016, Baron Davis created the Black Santa Company to promote African American stories and figures, selling various products like shirts and ornaments.