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| Full Name: | Anthony Davis |
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| Birth Date: | March 11, 1993 |
| Age: | 31 years |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | basketball player |
| Country: | USA |
| Horoscope: | Pisces |
| Height: | 6 feet 8 inches (2.03m) |
| Dating | Marlen |
| Net Worth | $30 million |
| Eye Color | curly black hair |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois |
| Status | In a relationship |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | black |
| Education | joined Kentucky wildcats college |
| Father | Anthony Davis Sr |
| Mother | Erainer Davis |
| Siblings | twin sister: Antoinette and Lesha |
| Kids | Nala |
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Anthony Marshon Davis Jr alias Anthony Davis is an American Professional basketball player of the National Basketball Association(NBA). Currently, he is playing in the Power forward and center position for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Besides, he has already played seven NBA seasons with New Orleans Hornets. Anthony Davis famous for his nickname “The Brow” selected first overall by New Orleans in the 2012 NBA draft. Further, Davis is a six-time NBA All-star and has been named to three NBA All-Defensive Teams and three All-NBA First Teams. Additionally, he has also won a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics with Team USA.
As Anthony has just been traded to Los Angeles Lakers, people are eager to know how he is going to perform in his first season with Lakers. At the same time, people are also showing a great interest in his personal life. Seeing this, below we have provided you with all the information about Anthony.
Who is Anthony Davis? Bio, Age, Nationality, Education
The famous NBA player Anthony was born as Anthony Marshon Davis Jr on March 11, 1993. As of 2019, he has successfully completed 26 years of his age. He was born under birth sign Pisces in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Further, he holds American nationality and belongs to black ethnicity. Anthony was born to parents Anthony Davis Sr (father) and Erainer Davis(mother). Besides, he raised along with his twin sisters Antoinette and Lesha. Moreover, he is from a sports family background and his sister also plays college basketball.
Turning back and putting some flash into Anthony’s education, he attended Perspectives Charter School in Chicago, Illinois. After completing his school he joined Kentucky Wildcats. Anthony was very much interested in basketball since his early childhood. He played basketball both for his school and college.
Anthony’s professional basketball career
As Anthony got full support from his family to play basketball, he got a suitable environment for it since his childhood. He developed his basketball career since his early age. He played college basketball during his college days for Kentucky College. Anthony became the part of the US Team in the 2012 Olympics and won a gold medal in it. Additionally, he was also a member of the team which won the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. While in college, he got selected first overall by New Orleans Hornets in the 2012 NBA draft.
As soon as Anthony drafted in the NBA, he started playing for New Orleans Hornets. He signed a three-year contract with Hornets with worth $16 million. Further, he played his first debut match with New Orleans against San Antonio Spurs scoring team-high of 21. During the NBA All-Star Game Weekend in February 2013, Davis participated in the ‘Rising Star Challange’. At the starting of the 2013-14 season with New Orleans, Davis showed a remarkable game against Orlando Magic. Additionally, he also holds the record to become the player in the history of the franchise to record 25 points and 15 rebounds. Moreover, he replaced player Kobe Bryant in the 2014 NBA All-Star Game by his fabulous game.
Career with New Orleans and Los Angeles Lakers
Besides, he signed a five years extension contract with New Orleans Hernate which changed its name to New Orlean Pelicans during the 2015-16 season. After scoring 59 points in the match against Detroit Pistons, he became the youngest player in history to achieve such a score in a game. Further, he is awarded many awards during his NBA career for his remarkable performance. Unfortunately, he has to face a groin injury in February of 2018 after colliding with Julius Randle. Recently, on June 5, 2019, he is traded to Los Angeles Lakers. The trade completed on July 6, 2019, and he is currently playing for Los Angeles Lakers.
How much is Anthony’s Net worth and Salary?
Anthony is very hardworking and dedicated to his career. During his 7 years of career, he has earned a good amount of net worth. As of 2019, he has a net worth of $3o million. His current salary is under review. As he has just traded to Los Angeles Lakers, it is still to declare how much is he getting from it. However, in 2018 while with New Orleans, he was getting the annual salary of $5.6 million. Further, he also signed a five years extension contract with New Orleans with worth $127 million. After the contract guaranteed, he gets an average salary of $25.4 million.
Is Anthony married or dating? Girlfriend and past affairs
The 26 years old Anthony hasn’t tied his knot with anyone. However, Anthony is currently in a relationship with Marlen. Besides, they haven’t provided any information about their dating life. The couple welcomed their daughter named Nala in may of 2018. Currently, Anthony is living his blissful life with his girlfriend and daughter.
Previously, Anthony was in a relationship with a basketball player Brittney Griner. Brittney is currently playing for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women’s National Basketball Asociation. The couple started dating each other since 2013. According to some reports, it has come to hear that, Anthony first met Brittney at a charity event. After knowing each other for a while, they started dating each other. However, they couldn’t maintain their relationship for a longer period of time and get parted. In April 2013, Brittney declared her self as a lesbian in an interview.
Height, Weight and Other body features
The NBA player stands 6 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 115 kg(253 Ibs). He has got curly black hair. Besides, he hasn’t disclosed his other body measurements.
Unknown Facts about Anthony Davis
- In 2013, Anthony bought a 4,800 sq ft house which costs more than $3 million as of 2019.
- Anthony fathered daughter Nala in May of 2018 with his girlfriend Marlen.
