Tyree Ricardo Davis was born on September 23,1979 and is an American former professional basketball player who played twelve seasons in the National Basketball Association.
21 Facts About Ricky Davis
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Ricky Davis was a four-year starter and the Davenport North team made the state tournament his junior and senior years but did not reach the championship.
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Ricky Davis's father is Tyree Davis and Mother is Linda Davis, he had an older brother named Alonge who died on February 14,2020, and he has a younger brother named Edward.
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Ricky Davis played one season at the University of Iowa before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft, as the 21st pick overall.
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Ricky Davis played two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, and became known for his high energy play and exciting poster dunks.
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Ricky Davis was traded to the Miami Heat in a massive nine-player trade on August 1,2000.
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Ricky Davis injured his ankle and knee with the Heat and only played a total of seven games for them, and was eventually sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team deal involving the Toronto Raptors a year later on October 26,2001.
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Ricky Davis was re-signed to a six-year deal by the Cavaliers on August 21,2002, but his time in Cleveland was marked by disputes with coach Paul Silas.
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Ricky Davis additionally received attention for stat padding in a home game against the Utah Jazz on March 16,2003.
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However, in the face of a national outcry, the Cavaliers fined him an undisclosed amount for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the play led to Davis being nicknamed "Wrong Rim Ricky" in Cleveland.
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On December 15,2003, Ricky Davis was traded along with Chris Mihm, Michael Stewart, and a second round draft pick to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Tony Battie, Eric Williams, and Kedrick Brown.
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On January 26,2006, Ricky Davis was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves with Mark Blount, Marcus Banks, Justin Reed, and two second round draft picks for Wally Szczerbiak, Michael Olowokandi, Dwayne Jones and a first round draft pick.
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On October 24,2007, Ricky Davis was again traded to the Miami Heat along with teammate Mark Blount in exchange for the Heat's Antoine Walker, Michael Doleac, Wayne Simien and a first-round draft pick.
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On July 28,2008, Ricky Davis signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Ricky Davis was waived by the Clippers on February 16,2010, to make room for newly acquired guard Steve Blake and forward Travis Outlaw.
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On March 1,2010, Ricky Davis signed a contract with the Turkish team Turk Telekom.
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In October 2010, Ricky Davis signed a contract with the Jiangsu Dragons in China.
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In January 2011, Ricky Davis signed a contract with Chorale Roanne Basket in France.
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On December 28,2011, Ricky Davis was acquired by the Maine Red Claws of the NBA Development League.
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In 2012, Ricky Davis signed with the Piratas de Quebradillas of Puerto Rico.
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In November 2013, Ricky Davis was acquired by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League.