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Anthony Davis Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Anthony Davis Quick Info
Height6 ft 10 in
Weight115 kg
Date of BirthMarch 11, 1993
Zodiac SignPisces
Eye ColorDark Brown

Anthony Davis is an American professional basketball player who has played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been an eight-time NBA All-Star and has been named to four All-NBA First Teams and four NBA All-Defensive Teams. Moreover, he has been the youngest player to score at least 59 points in an NBA game as well as he won gold medals with the United States national team on their 2012 Olympic team and 2014 World Cup team, making him the first player in basketball history to win an NCAA title, NBA title, Olympic Gold Medal, and FIBA World Cup.

Born Name

Anthony Marshon Davis Jr.

Nick Name

AD

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Davis went to Perspectives Charter School. After graduating from high school, Anthony continued his education at the University of Kentucky where he played for the Wildcats coached by John Calipari until the end of his sophomore year.

Eventually, in the summer before his junior year, Davis decided to quit the rest of his college years and participated in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Occupation

Professional Basketball Player

Family

  • Father – Anthony Davis, Sr.
  • Mother – Erainer Davis
  • Siblings – Antoinette Davis (Twin Sister), Lesha Davis (Older Sister) (Basketball Player)
  • Others – Lamont Eberhardt (Maternal Grandfather), Bette Williams (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Davis has been signed with Thad Foucher.

Anthony has also been signed with Wasserman Media Group LLC., Sports Management Agency, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Position

Power Forward / Center

Shirt Number

23, 3

Net Worth

In 2021, his net worth was $100 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 10 in or 208 cm

Weight

115 kg or 253½ lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Anthony Davis has dated –

  • Dylan Gonzalez – In the past, Anthony dated the female basketball player Dylan Gonzalez.
  • Brittney Griner – Later, he was romantically linked with another WNBA player Brittney Griner.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    Anthony Davis is of African-American descent.

    Hair Color

    Black

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Eyebrows
    • Towering height
    • Long Arms

    Measurements

    Anthony Davis’s body specifications might be –

    • Chest – 52 in or 132 cm
    • Arms / Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm
    • Waist – 36.5 in or 93 cm

    Shoe Size

    17 (US) or 50 (EU)

    Brand Endorsements

    Anthony Davis has been seen in TV adverts for Red Bull, Foot Locker, NBA 2K, Nike, Boost Mobile, and others.

    He appeared in the 2021 Super Bowl commercial for Michelob Ultra along with Jimmy Butler, Alex Morgan, and many more.

    Best Known For

    Being the 1st overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. He is also known for his huge wingspan reaching 7 feet and 5½ inches in total.

    First Basketball Match

    Anthony started his first official game for the New Orleans Hornets on October 31, 2012, against San Antonio Spurs. The Hornets lost the game by 4 with the final score being 99-95 in which Anthony scored 21 points and grabbed a total of 7 rebounds.

    Strengths

    • Size
    • Wingspan (7 ft 5½ in)
    • Athleticism
    • Shoots
    • Moves
    • IQ
    • Blocks

    Weaknesses

    Handles

    First TV Show

    Other than basketball matches itself, Anthony has been seen in 2 episodes of the news sports talk show Mike & Mike in 2014 and 2015 as himself.

    Personal Trainer

    We found several videos on Anthony’s workouts which can be seen on the following links –

    Anthony Davis Favorite Things

    • Snowball – Strawberry Snowballs
    • New Orleans Musician or Band – Lil Wayne
    • New Orleans Festival – Essence Fest
    • Mardi Gras Parade – Endymion
    • New Orleans Museum – National World War II Museum
    • Po-Boy – Gumbo

    SourceGonola.com

    Anthony Davis Facts

  • While in high school, his teams used to train in a nearby church as their school had no gymnasium.
  • At the end of his freshman year, Anthony stood only 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall. However, before the start of his sophomore year, he was already 6 feet and 4 inches (193 cm).
  • Despite he was wanted by colleges such as DePaul, Ohio State, and Syracuse, Anthony chose Kentucky.
  • Before Davis stated that he desired to play for the Wildcats, there were rumored reports released in public by the Chicago Sun-Times in which Anthony’s father was accused of being involved in a pay-to-play scandal.
  • According to Sporting News, Anthony was selected for the 2012 Men’s College Basketball Player of the Year award.
  • On March 19, 2012, Davis achieved the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Robertson trophy.
  • On March 31, 2012, Anthony received the John R. Wooden Award, and only a day after, he got the Naismith award for College Player of the Year.
  • On June 28, 2012, Davis was picked by the New Orleans Hornets as the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.
  • On July 24, 2012, David penned a three-year contract with the Hornets worth 16 million dollars.
  • On February 15, 2013, he performed at the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. Anthony competed in the Rising Stars Challenge.
  • Because of a shoulder injury, Anthony missed the 2015 NBA All-Star Game.
  • At the end of the 2014-2015 season, he was chosen for the All-NBA First Team.
  • On July 9, 2015, Davis re-signed with the Hornets for another five years for a sum of 145 million dollars.
  • He played for the USA’s National Team at the 2012 Olympics and won the gold medal.
  • In June 2022, he announced that he had joined FaZe crew Nuke Squad as their 5th member. Anthony was also gifted a huge Nuke Squad diamond necklace by Swagg to welcome him.
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    Lorie Orum

    Update: 2024-05-19