Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis, Jr. (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has also played for the New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers. He plays power forward and center.

Anthony Davis

Davis during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022
No. 3 – Dallas Mavericks
Position	Power forward / Center
League	NBA
Personal information
Born	(1993-03-11) March 11, 1993 (age 32) Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality	American
Listed height	208 cm (6 ft 10 in)
Listed weight	115 kg (254 lb)
Career information
High school	Perspectives Charter (Chicago, Illinois)
College	Kentucky (2011–2012)
NBA draft	2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Playing career	2012–present
Career history
2012–2019	New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
2019––2025	Los Angeles Lakers
2025–present	Dallas Mavericks
Career highlights and awards
6× NBA All-Star (2014–2019) NBA All-Star Game MVP (2017) 3× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2017, 2018) NBA All-Defensive First Team (2018) 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2015, 2017) 3× NBA blocks leader (2014, 2015, 2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013) NCAA champion (2012) NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2012) Consensus national player of the year (2012) Consensus first-team All-American (2012) NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2012) USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2012) SEC Player of the Year (2012) SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2012) Jordan Brand Classic co-MVP (2011)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Olympic Games 2012 London Team World Cup 2014 Spain Team

On February 2, 2025, the Lakers traded Davis along with Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. Jalen Hood-Schifino and a 2025 second-round pick were also traded to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz also received a 2025 second-round pick from the Mavericks.^[1] It is considered to be one of the most unexpected trades in NBA history.^[2]

Davis was born on March 11, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois.^[3]