Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s detailed information about Antonio Davis:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Antonio Lee Davis
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born October 31, 1968
- Hometown: Oakland, California
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m)
- Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
- Number: Wore jersey numbers 33, 32, 9, and 34 during his NBA career
- Position: Power forward / Center
- High School: McClymonds High School (Oakland, California)
- College: UTEP (University of Texas at El Paso) (1986–1990)
- NBA Draft: 1990 NBA Draft, Round 2, Pick 45 by the Indiana Pacers
- Teams Played For:
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- Indiana Pacers (1993–1999)
- Toronto Raptors (1999–2003)
- Chicago Bulls (2003–2004, 2005–2006)
- New York Knicks (2005)
Note: Davis also played in Europe for Panathinaikos (Greece) from 1990 to 1992 and Philips Milano (Italy) from 1992 to 1993 before joining the NBA.
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Antonio Davis has twins:
- Antonique Davis (daughter)
- A.J. Davis (son), who played college basketball and pursued a professional basketball career.
- Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.
Antonio Davis’s archetype was that of a rugged interior big who won with strength, rebounding, screening, and physical defense rather than finesse offense or face-up creation. Defensively, he operated as a tough paint protector and positional post defender who could absorb contact, finish possessions on the glass, and give teams a reliable interior presence at either power forward or center. Offensively, his role was more functional than featured, built around put-backs, short finishes, mid-post work, screen-setting, and hard-nosed complementary scoring. At 6-foot-9 and 245 pounds, Davis had the broad frame and physical power of a classic old-school frontcourt player, and his overall play style reflected that identity: competitive, bruising, steady, and team-oriented, with most of his value coming from doing the dirty work that helped balance a lineup. (NBA)
Fun Facts:
- Antonio Davis was known for his toughness, rebounding, and defensive prowess.
- He was an NBA All-Star in 2001 during his tenure with the Toronto Raptors, where he was instrumental in helping the team reach the playoffs.
- Davis played a critical role in the development of the Raptors’ early success alongside stars like Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady.
- European Experience: Davis honed his skills in Europe before entering the NBA, which contributed to his polished post game and basketball IQ.
- He served as the president of the NBA Players Association during his career, advocating for player rights and benefits.
- Davis retired in 2006, leaving behind a reputation as a dependable, hardworking big man who made a significant impact both on and off the court.
- Post-retirement, Davis has stayed involved in basketball and player development while focusing on family life.
Sources:
NBA.com — Antonio Davis | Forward-Center
Basketball-Reference — Antonio Davis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Raptors HQ — Power Forward Friday: Reviving Antonio Davis
Wikipedia — Antonio Davis