Paul Davis (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Paul Davis is an American
professional basketball
player. Davis started his career at Reuther Middle School where his number has been retired. Davis played for Rochester High School, earning Mr. Basketball of Michigan
honors in 2002. As a center
for the Michigan State Spartans, he finished the 2005 season as the NCAA Tournament
's leading rebounder. Davis was ranked as the nation's number three center by Lindy's College Basketball and the nation's number five post man
by Athlon Sports.
In his senior season, he averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1 steal and 0.9 blocks, while also shooting 87% from the free-throw line, and was 6-19 from three-point territory.
On April 2, 2009, Paul appeared on the Bravo show Millionaire Matchmaker
.
in the 2006 NBA Draft
with the 34th pick (4th pick of 2nd round).
After 2007–08 season, he became a restricted free agent. His rights were renounced by the Clippers, but on August 18, 2008, he was re-signed by the Clippers. He was waived by the Clippers in January 2009.
On September 25, 2009, Davis signed with the Washington Wizards
. He was waived on November 11, 2009, when the Wizards signed guard Earl Boykins
.
On April 8, 2010, Davis signed with Xacobeo Blu:Sens
, a Spanish ACB team.
In September 2010 he signed with CB Cajasol Sevilla.
| style="text-align:left;"| 2006–07
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Clippers
| 31 || 0 || 5.8 || .423 || .000 || .700 || 1.4 || .2 || .2 || .2 || 1.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Clippers
| 22 || 1 || 8.8 || .369 || .000 || .600 || 2.1 || .5 || .3 || .3 || 2.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Clippers
| 27 || 1 || 11.9 || .408 || .000 || .794 || 2.5 || .4 || .4 || .1 || 4.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10
| style="text-align:left;"| Washington
| 2 || 0 || 4.0 || .500 || .000 || .500 || .0 || 1.5 || .0 || .5 || 2.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 82 || 2 || 8.6 || .402 || .000 || .732 || 1.9 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 2.6
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. Davis started his career at Reuther Middle School where his number has been retired. Davis played for Rochester High School, earning Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Mr. Basketball of Michigan
Each year the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen as the best high school boys basketball player in the U.S. state of Michigan...
honors in 2002. As a center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
for the Michigan State Spartans, he finished the 2005 season as the NCAA Tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
's leading rebounder. Davis was ranked as the nation's number three center by Lindy's College Basketball and the nation's number five post man
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
by Athlon Sports.
In his senior season, he averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1 steal and 0.9 blocks, while also shooting 87% from the free-throw line, and was 6-19 from three-point territory.
On April 2, 2009, Paul appeared on the Bravo show Millionaire Matchmaker
Millionaire Matchmaker
Millionaire Matchmaker is a television series produced by Bravo and presented by Patti Stanger. Stanger founded the Beverly Hills-based "Millionaire's Club" in 2000 to cater to wealthy men looking for partners...
.
Professional career
On June 28, 2006, Davis was selected by the Los Angeles ClippersLos Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
with the 34th pick (4th pick of 2nd round).
After 2007–08 season, he became a restricted free agent. His rights were renounced by the Clippers, but on August 18, 2008, he was re-signed by the Clippers. He was waived by the Clippers in January 2009.
On September 25, 2009, Davis signed with the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
. He was waived on November 11, 2009, when the Wizards signed guard Earl Boykins
Earl Boykins
Earl Antoine Boykins is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. Standing at 5 feet, 5 inches in height, he is the second shortest player in NBA history behind Muggsy Bogues, who was 5 feet, 3 inches tall. His NBA listed...
.
On April 8, 2010, Davis signed with Xacobeo Blu:Sens
Obradoiro CAB
Obradoiro Clube de Amigos do Baloncesto , also known as Blu:sens Monbús by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, that is part of the ACB League...
, a Spanish ACB team.
In September 2010 he signed with CB Cajasol Sevilla.
Regular season
|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2006–07
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 31 || 0 || 5.8 || .423 || .000 || .700 || 1.4 || .2 || .2 || .2 || 1.6
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Clippers
| 22 || 1 || 8.8 || .369 || .000 || .600 || 2.1 || .5 || .3 || .3 || 2.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Clippers
| 27 || 1 || 11.9 || .408 || .000 || .794 || 2.5 || .4 || .4 || .1 || 4.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| style="text-align:left;"| Washington
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
| 2 || 0 || 4.0 || .500 || .000 || .500 || .0 || 1.5 || .0 || .5 || 2.5
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 82 || 2 || 8.6 || .402 || .000 || .732 || 1.9 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 2.6
External links
- Paul Davis Pictures at Clippers Topbuzz
- In-Depth Scouting Report at JustBBall's HoopsAction
- Paul Davis player profile at MSU Spartans official site