Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Baron Davis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Baron Walter Louis Davis
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born April 13, 1979
  • Hometown: Los Angeles, California
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
  • Shoe Size: 15 US
  • Number: Wore jersey numbers 1, 5, and 85 during his NBA career
  • Position: Point guard
  • High School: Crossroads School (Santa Monica, California)
  • College: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (1997–1999)
  • NBA Draft: 1999, Round 1, Pick 3 by the Charlotte Hornets
  • Teams Played For:
    • Charlotte Hornets (1999–2002)
    • New Orleans Hornets (2002–2005)
    • Golden State Warriors (2005–2008)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2008–2011)
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (2011)
    • New York Knicks (2012)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: 2 sons, Kingman Davis and Luke Alden Davis
  • Siblings: Baron has one sister, Lisa Davis.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Baron Davis’ player archetype was that of a power lead guard: a strong, explosive floor general who could bully smaller defenders, create offense off the bounce, and control tempo as both scorer and playmaker. Defensively, he brought value as a disruptive point-of-attack guard with quick hands and enough strength to pressure ball-handlers and jump passing lanes, while offensively he functioned as a primary initiator who could run pick-and-roll, collapse defenses, set up teammates, and generate his own shot from the perimeter or at the rim. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Davis paired a thick frame with unusual burst for a point guard, and his overall play style was built on downhill force, creativity, flashy passing, streak scoring, and an attacking, high-voltage brand of basketball that made him one of the most dynamic guards of his era. (Basketball Reference)

Fun Facts

  • Baron Davis was known for his explosive athleticism, court vision, and scoring ability.
  • He is remembered for leading the Golden State Warriors’ “We Believe” team to a historic first-round upset over the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 NBA playoffs.
  • Davis has been active in media, acting, and entrepreneurship since retiring from the NBA. He remains a beloved figure in the basketball world for his talent and personality.

Sources:

Basketball-Reference — Baron Davis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Year-by-year All-NBA Teams
Bleacher Report — 100 Most Exciting Players in NBA History
Bleacher Report — Steph Curry and Klay Thompson Backcourt Will Be Warriors Best Ever