Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Dale Davis:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Elliott Lydell “Dale” Davis
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born March 25, 1969
  • Hometown: Toccoa, Georgia
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
  • Weight: 252 lbs (114 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 3 inches (2.21 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Jersey Numbers: Wore #32, #34, and #4 during his career
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Stephens County High School (Toccoa, Georgia)
  • College: Clemson University (1987–1991)
    • Key achievement: Holds Clemson’s all-time records for rebounds and blocked shots
  • NBA Draft
    • Draft Year: 1991
    • Draft Position: 13th overall pick by the Indiana Pacers
  • Teams Played For
    1. Indiana Pacers (1991–2000)
    2. Portland Trail Blazers (2000–2004)
    3. Golden State Warriors (2004–2005)
    4. Indiana Pacers (2005, second stint)
    5. Detroit Pistons (2005–2007)
  • Championship Rings
    • NBA Championships: None
    • Reached the NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers in 2000
  • Kids: Has at least one son, Trayce Jackson-Davis, who is also a professional basketball player
  • Siblings: Not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dale Davis’s player archetype was that of an old-school enforcer power forward, a rugged interior presence whose value came from rebounding, physical defense, screen-setting, and doing the hard, dirty-work possessions that gave tougher teams their edge. Defensively, he operated as a paint protector by committee rather than a pure shot-blocking anchor, using strength, leverage, timing, and force to battle bigs, finish possessions on the glass, and make life uncomfortable around the rim. Offensively, his role was simple and functional: score on putbacks, dump-offs, short interior finishes, and second-chance opportunities without needing touches designed for him. Physically, Davis was built for contact, with a strong frame, bruising temperament, and the kind of toughness that let him absorb punishment and deliver it back, so his overall style was less about finesse and more about control, rebounding muscle, and relentless interior resistance. (Bleacher Report)

Sources:

Bleacher Report — Ranking the Top 25 Players in Indiana Pacers NBA History
Bleacher Report — Comparing This Year’s Indiana Pacers to Their 1999-2000 Title Contender Team
Bleacher Report — NBA Draft 2011: 10 Players the Indiana Pacers Should Avoid with No. 15 Pick
Bleacher Report — Ranking the Best 5 Draft Picks in Indiana Pacers NBA History
Bleacher Report — 50 Biggest Badasses in NBA History