Walter Davis
American basketball player (1954-2023) · United States · On the map · Basketball Players · Died at 69
Walter Pearl Davis was an American professional basketball player. After his college years with the North Carolina Tar Heels he played as a forward/guard for 15 years in the National Basketball Association (NBA), spending the majority of his career with the Phoenix Suns.
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Alvan Adams Teammate at Phoenix Suns, 1977-1988
Michael Jordan Influenced by Walter
Alex English Teammate at Denver Nuggets, 1988-1990
Mitch Kupchak Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1973-1976
Paul Westphal Teammate at Phoenix Suns, 1977-1980
Phil Ford Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1974-1977
Tom LaGarde Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1973-1977
Dudley Bradley Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1975-1977
John Kuester Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1973-1977
Geoff Crompton Teammate at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball, 1973-1977- Nick Vanos Teammate at Phoenix Suns, 1985-1987
- Rod Foster Teammate at Phoenix Suns, 1983-1986
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Davis was a six-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Second Team member, and the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1978. In 1994, the Suns retired his No. 6 jersey and in 2004 he was enshrined in the team's Ring of Honor. Davis' 15,666 points during his time with the Suns is the 2nd most in franchise history. In 2024, it was announced that Davis would be posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
