Walter Davis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Walter Davis
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 9, 1954(1954-09-09)
Age	70
Birthplace	Pineville
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Virgo

Walter Davis Biography

Walter Davis is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on September 9, 1954 in Pineville, North Carolina, United States. 6-time NBA All-Star known as “The Greyhound” for his quick style and chiseled physique. He spent the bulk of his career with the Phoenix Suns, but also played for the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers.

He was a player that future Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan looked up to.

Walter Pearl Davis (born September 9, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6’6″ forward/guard, Davis spent 15 years in the National Basketball Association, spending the bulk of those years with the Phoenix Suns.

As a standout college player at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he was selected to play on the USA men’s basketball team coached by UNC’s Dean Smith that won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. In his freshman year, Davis hit a buzzer-beating jump shot against Duke at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime. At Chapel Hill, Davis was called “Sweet D” because of his seemingly effortless, smooth style of play and because of his strong defensive play.

His uncle Hubert Davis played in the NBA and became an ESPN college broadcaster.

Walter Davis Net Worth

Walter Davis is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Walter Davis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a Gold Medal winner for the 1976 US Olympic basketball team while attending the University of North Carolina.

He was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1978.

Born in Pineville, North Carolina, Davis was the youngest of 13 children born between 1937 and 1954. His high school teams at South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte won three state titles and lost only four games.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Walter Davis Dating?

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Davis signed a two-year, $1.35 million deal with the Denver Nuggets as an unrestricted free agent. He ended up playing for two years beyond this contract, and was included in a three-team trade in early 1991 that sent him to the Portland Trail Blazers for half a season. Davis finished 479 points shy of 20,000 points in a career. In the summer of 1991, he returned to Denver to close out his playing career.

Facts & Trivia

Walter Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Walter Davis celebrates birthday on September 9 of every year.

What happened to Walter Davis?

After 15 years of basketball with the Suns, Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets, Davis retired in 1992 to pursue a broadcasting career. Last year, Davis joined the staff of the Washington Wizards as a scout.

Are Walter Davis and Hubert Davis related?

He is the nephew of Walter Davis , another former Tar Heel and NBA player.

What was Walter Davis nickname?

Walter Davis has been fondly referred to as “ Sweet D”, “The Greyhound”, and most eloquently, “The Man with the Velvet Touch.” “Sweet D” started when he was in college at North Carolina is a fairly straight forward one.

What team did Walter Davis play for?

Personal information
1977–1988| Phoenix Suns
1988–1991| Denver Nuggets
1991| Portland Trail Blazers
1991–1992| Denver Nuggets

Who is the greyhound in the NBA?

Over his first ten seasons, Davis averaged over 20 PPG six times and earned trips to six NBA All-Star Games. Over his career, Davis averaged 18.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game. Davis was affectionately known as “The Greyhound” for his speedy style and sleek physical appearance.